MELISSA WISE
Neiman Marcus
Lincolnshire
5
years of professional experience
Innovative Fashion Designer skilled in advanced design software and pattern-making. Delivers high-quality garments that balance functionality and aesthetic appeal while aligning with market trends. Focused on creative exploration and adherence to industry standards and consumer preferences.
Work History
Sales Advisor - Fine Apparel
1 Month- Advised clients on luxury merchandise, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Executed daily sales operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing and inventory management.
- Managed product displays to align with brand standards and seasonal trends.
Fashion Design Intern
7 Months- Sketch designs via freehand, Illustrator/Photoshop. Create concept boards, moodboards, present visual design ideas for the preparation of the Spring/Summer '26 Collection
- Create CADs, polish lookbook photos, review master files for production and sampling, revise official website. Communicate with PR team on executive decisions. Attend fittings and design meetings
- Facilitated a seamless process for the Fall/Winter 2025 NYFW show
- Visited trade shows for Premiere Vision, Feel The Yarn, Spin Expo and TexWorld and the stores for inspiration such as Bergdorf Goodman & Printemps
- Worked hand in hand with patternmakers for fit and assisted all photoshoots
New York Fashion Week Backstage Assistant
- Assisted choreographer for a smooth and punctual show and dressed models according to designer’s vision
- Worked with designers to present collections seamlessly on the runway such as BayBee, Naoko Tosa, LeA, MAHAUD, Tess Mann Atelier, Soi & Jemma Russo
New York Fashion Week Representative
1 Month- 1st place recipient student representative from the University of Arizona to attend Fashion Week February 2022
- Attended the Hardware London Autumn/Winter '22 Collection Fashion Show and viewed panel discussions
- 1st place recipient of the fashion contest offered by the selected students program during the trip
Fashion Showroom Intern
2 Months- Assisted fashion showroom manager with organizing and locating wardrobe pieces
- Expressed creative direction with runways and appearance of models for market
- Presented knowledge gathered from the fashion industry to members of the executive board. Active team member in facilitating photoshoots and public relations tasks
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
- Dean's List
- Dean's List Scholarship
Bachelor's of Humanities - General Studies
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Techpacker
Excel Techpack
Clo 3D
Pattern Making
Draping
Factory Pattern Preparation
Construction
Spec Garments
Microsoft 365 Suite
Canva
Capcut
Personal Information
Title: Fashion Designer
Timeline
Sales Advisor - Fine Apparel
Neiman Marcus
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Fashion Design Intern
Aiste Hong
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More
New York Fashion Week Backstage Assistant
Global Fashion Collective
09.2024 - 09.2024Read More
New York Fashion Week Representative
The University of Arizona
02.2022 - 03.2022Read More
Fashion Showroom Intern
St. John Knits
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
The University of Arizona
Bachelor's of Humanities from General Studies
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Parsons School of Design
Associate of Applied Science from Fashion Design
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