A'mari Kerr
Chicago
Summary
Experienced designer skilled in fashion illustration, pattern making, and sewing machine maintenance, with an ability to deliver thoughtful, client-focused customer service. Comfortable working across both hands-on craftsmanship and a range of digital tools to support organization, refine creative ideas, and enhance overall workflow from concept to execution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Service Center Assistant
Dolly Robertson, drober2@artic.edu
chicago
08.2025 - Current
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, data entry, photocopying, faxing documents, and preparing reports.
- Reported equipment malfunctions and performed machine maintenance tasks on Consew/Techsew fur machines, Juki DDL-8700, Juki Sergers, and buttonhole machines.
- Help place snaps, grommets, and buttons on garments.
- Assisted with pattern making and marking of garments according to specifications.
- Checked office supplies stock and help place orders to maintain sewing related goods.
Woodshop Assistant
alessandra norman, Anorma2@saic.edu
Chicago
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained organized filing systems for client documents and project materials.
- Monitored machine equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for processing and assembly.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions pertaining to shoe construction, art projects, and furniture design.
Student Ambassador
Clemenstein Love, clove@saic.edu
Chicago
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with faculty to create engaging presentations for outreach initiatives.
- Worked with other student ambassadors to plan, organize and evaluate programming to meet student needs.
- Created a database of resources available to students on campus.
- Specialized in explaining the fashion department's program and requirements for prospective students.
- Prepared or edited employee newsletters or stockholders' reports for internal or external audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
Skills
- Fashion illustration
- Pattern making
- Sewing machine maintenance
- Customer service
- Excel
- Cloe3D
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- InDesign
- Blender
- Nomad
- Material sourcing
- tech pack and specs
Accomplishments
Dean's list recipient, 2025
Timeline
Fashion Service Center Assistant
Dolly Robertson, drober2@artic.edu
08.2025 - Current
Woodshop Assistant
alessandra norman, Anorma2@saic.edu
08.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador
Clemenstein Love, clove@saic.edu
08.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
School of The Art Institute Chicago