The journey of a self proclaimed mad scientist navigating endless methodical chaos...

EDUCATION

Parsons New School for Design NY, NY Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

May 2014

SKILLS

Design Communication. Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge Microsoft Excel, Word. Languages: English, Turkish, Spanish

EXPERIENCE

PRESS

Designer NY,NY Elanur Erdogan Custom garments for private clients. Research new ideas and develop concepts to set design direction.

The Custom Project NY, NY Stylist Assistant Designed and organized client look books
Managed daily itinerary. Regulated wardrobe alterations.

The Custom Project NY, NY Stylist Assistant

Section E2 NY, NY Design Instructor Conceptualized weekly lesson plans. Taught basic sewing skills as well as specialized sewing samples. Provide interns with industry knowledge.

Bibhu Mohapatra NY, NY Design Intern Drafted and graded garment patterns for production. Corresponded with sample makers and mills. Prepared embellishment and embroidery layouts.

Chris Benz NY, NY Studio Intern Research collection concepts. Distribute packages for editorial publications and private clients. Maintained inventory.

Behnaz Sarafpour NY,NY Production Intern Assisted with fabrication of sample garments. Developed fabric manipulations, executed sample embellishments. Researching manufacturers .

Fashion Illustration For Beginners Sayville, NY Guest Instructor Demonstrate digital fashion figure drawing and coloring. Lead portfolio critique. Create illustration assignments for students.

Derek Lam NY, NY Design Intern Sourcing materials for finishings. Specking, flat drawing and communication with sample makers. Drafted garment patterns.

Alice+Olivia NY, NY Textile Intern Supervised fabric distribution for sample production. Managed and maintained collection line sheets. Organized collection prints and dye lot archive.

A Shaded View on Fashion by Diane Pernet Featured Artist

Lily Gatins Paris Fashion Week Miu Miu

IGH Exhibition Featured Artist/Runway Coordinator Islip Art Museum Islip, NY

PoseManikin Interview Featured Artist

NYMag.com The Cut Featured Designer

Parsons Fashion Benefit Exhibition Featured Designer

Portfolio of the Year Nominee Parsons New School for Design NY, NY

EPSOMXPARSONS Parsons New School for Design NY, NY

Armani Exchange Scholarship Parsons New School for Design NY, NY

May 2013- Present

Jan 2014-Dec 2014

Sept 2014 - May 2014

July 2013- Nov 2013

July 2012 - Oct 2012

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

Sept 2010 - Sept 2013

Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

July 2010 - Nov 2012

Dec 2014

Sept 2014

Nov 2014

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May 2014

March 2014

May 2013