Kelsey Kawamoto

Fashion Design Intern at Lilly Pulitzer

Philadelphia, PA, USA
Kelsey graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design May of 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. Kelsey has gained exceptional experience with Adobe suite programs, CAD, Apparel Design and Pattern making for both women and children, Sewing, and Illustration. Kelsey has obtained years of experience in retail and fashion design which has provided a foundation for hard-work, organization, personable relationships, creative experimentation, as well as the drive to meet goals and strive for success.

Work Experience

Lilly Pulitzer

Fashion Design Intern

•Assist with design boards and fashion sketches
•Assist with silhouette and artwork development
•Learn all computer programs the design team uses throughout the season in designing the line- including NedGraphics and WebPDM training
•Assist in executing sample fixes for quick specs, initial fit samples or sales samples in the sample room
•Assist in the organization and checking in of fabrics in the sample room
June 2015 - Pennsylvania, United States

Wetseal Inc.

Lead Sales Associate

Handled all types of register transactions, POS system, placed special orders for customers, provided customer service, made personal and store sales goals, managed floor sets, as well as store inventory.
May 2010 - January 2014 Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Omaha Fashion Week

Production Assistant Intern

Aided with production of fashion show, set design, model fittings, backstage preparations, press and venue design.
August 2011 - August 2011 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Delia's Inc.

Sales Associate

Provided customer service, handled all register transactions, POS system, achieved personal and store sales goals, and supervised store recovery and maintenance.
September 2008 - May 2010 Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Education

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Kelsey Kawamoto received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), May 2015.
September 2011 - May 2015 Atlanta, Georgia, United States