Resume

Kathryn Heard

APPAREL DESIGN // ILLUSTRATION // CAD // SEWING AND CONSTRUCTION

Education

St. George's Independent School
Collierville, Tennessee
Graduation: May 2015
GPA: 4.40

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
B.S. Apparel Design & Production Management
Graduation: May 2019
GPA: 3.90

Auburn Study Abroad Program in London
Participated in weeklong course to gain understanding of the fashion industry in London, England

Honors
Cardinal Key Honor Society | 2017 - Present
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society | 2017
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society | 2016 – Present
Human Sciences Dean’s List | 2016 – Present

awards

“Best in Show” Capstone
Intl. Management Group (IMG) | April 2018
-Senior collection judged “Best in Show” of Auburn Fashion Event by IMG representatives

YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Recipient
Auburn University | January 2017, 2018, & 2019
-Awarded scholarships for case studies on existing companies for three consecutive years
-Designed and proposed innovative product lines and revamped business models

Emerging Memphis Designer Program
Memphis Fashion Week | 2014 - 2016
-Chosen to compete in EMDP competition for 3 years in a row [Received 1st place in 2015]

experience

ANNE BARGE | Production Coordinator and Assistant Designer
Atlanta, GA | September 2019 - Present

Communicate with all Anne Barge retail accounts about orders, customizations, and pricing
Send store confirmations and factory purchase orders for each made-to-order gown
Schedule factory shipments and coordinate with manufacturers to ensure timely deliveries
Create detailed muslin requests, prototype requests, and send post=production comments to factories
Assist in new collection development for all Anne Barge lines (Anne Barge, Blue Willow, and Little White Dress, Flower Girls)
Communicate with factories on fabric layering, sourcing, order details, and development
Illustrate custom sketches for in-house Anne Barge Atelier brides
Create technical sketches for production as needed
Create and edit line sheets
Prepare for and perform sales presentations at New York Bridal Market
Manage inventory levels, forecast sales, and manage production for ready-to-wear Little White Dress line

Worked directly with head designer, design assistant, & production manager to assist with design, fit, & embellishment of the four HP lines
Placed embroideries and beadings on patterns for overseas production
Input data to a new PLM system & used CAD to edit branded sketches
Couriered materials to the JLM Couture showroom & sourced materials

NICOLE MILLER | Design Intern
New York, NY | Summer 2017 & September 2017

Assisted design team with all aspects of the product design cycle:
- Created technical flats, digital embroidery, & textile designs in CAD
- Designed red carpet exclusive pieces
- Gathered Spring 2018 concept & trend research
Returned in September to work backstage at the NYFW runway show

MEMPHIS FASHION WEEK | Assistant Runway Stylist
Memphis, TN | April 2017

Assisted the head runway stylist for MFW 2017
Facilitated model fittings, outfit styling, garment inventory, & show pacing

ANTHROPOLOGIE | Seasonal Customer Associate
Germantown, TN | December 2015 – January 2016

Assisted customers & maintained store appearance

DILETTANTE COLLECTION | Design Intern
Memphis, TN | May 2015 – September 2015

Aided the designer of a start-up contemporary womenswear line

skills

TECHNICAL
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign, After Effects
Gerber Accumark (beginner)
Familiar with web design for portfolios

APPAREL DESIGN
Digital textile design
Technical flats & Illustration
Patternmaking, draping, garment construction
Hand sewing techniques
Home & industrial sewing machines

PROFESSIONAL
Clear & professional communicator
Conceptual designer
Detail oriented
Strong creative thinking skills
Proven to take initiative
& be responsible
Strong aesthetic eye for styling & design

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