Patricia Corine Franklin

Philadelphia UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Major: Fashion DesignMinor: Business

Bachelor of Science (May 2018)GPA: 3.79

University of Arkansas Rome CenterUniversity of Arkansas Rome CenterRome, Italy

January - April 2017

Free People - StylistKing of Prussia, PA / September 2016-Present- Maintained extensive knowledge about the

brand in order to provide accurate style advice to fulfill each individual customer’s needs

Anthropologie - Customer AssociateAnnapolis, MD / May 2015-August 2016 Annapolis, MD / May 2015-August 2016

Hobo, The Original - InternAnnapolis, MD / November 2013-May 2014

- Developed color stories for upcoming collections, provided feedback on design decisions, and

displayed merchandise in visually pleasing manner for various events

- P- Prepared shipping orders and used excel to create wholesale order documentation

Awards / Recognition:- Philadelphia University Annual Fashion Show/ ‘16, ‘17

- Dean’s List / Spring 15 - Present- New York Immersion / Fall 2015

- Macy’s Go Red For Women Competition Finalist (In Process)

Volunteer Work:Key Club Prom Fashion Show Organizer

Severna Park High School - September 2011- February 2014

- Conceptualized show themes, operated with - Conceptualized show themes, operated with limited budget and resources, delegated tasks and

responsibilities, corresponded with outside businesses in order to obtain volunteer vendors and donations, all proceeds given to March of Dimes

Objective:Seeking internship opportunities in the fashion industry, focused on concept

development, fashion design, and production development.

Education:

Experience:

Skills:Software:Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Abilities:ReseaResearch and Concept Development, Collection Development, Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, Draping, Sewing, Print Design, Beading, Hand and Computer Generated Flats

Projects:American Heart Association Go Red For Women / Fall 2016 - Conceptualized and constructed a two-piece evening wear garment inspired by the juxtaposition of society’s binary portrayal of women : the fiery, strong willed woman and the passionate, soft-souled woman The Theory of Everything / Fall 2016- Chosen to Submit to the CFDA Scholarship Fund(In Process)- Developed an 8 look, women’s wear collection - Developed an 8 look, women’s wear collection inspired by Bauhaus artists Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee paintings, as well as their relationship to macro and micro images of the Earth

Free People White Space Challenge / Fall 2016- - Tasked with defining a white space within the Free People Brand, developed a ski and snowboard outerwear collection inspired by the mountainous region of Nepal

Halston Heritage: The After Party Bath and Body Line / Fall 2015- Partne- Partnered with Xcel Brands, to work on an industry sponsored project, frequently meeting with their senior design team for feedback - - Worked with a team of merchandising and fashion design students to identify a white space in the cosmetic industry under the Halston Brand. Developed a bath and body line, with a strong concept, product line, marketing and merchandising plan.

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