portfolio 2013

KIRSTENRISSOVER

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Product development intern- White House|Black Market; Fort Myers, Fl, fall 2012 Assisted the sportswear and denim teams in the development of garment samples for upcoming seasons. Formatted and maintained communication charts used by all facets of the design process. Worked with head designers to develop technical flats and tech packs. Participated in meetings with all levels of the company, from international vendors to the WHBM brand president.

Technical design intern- Cintas corporate headquarters; Mason, OH, spring 2012Prepared and conducted fittings for garments in different stages of production. Created reports analyzing garment construction. Assisted in pattern making for new products using Gerber Pattern Design software. Presented research on trends and new design concepts.

Lifeguard and swim lesson instructor- Mayerson JCC; Cincinnati, OH 2008- 2011Primary duties included maintaining watch over patrons and teaching swim lessonsto students ages 2 to14. Other responsibilities included cleaning and maintaining facility,managing guard rotation and coordinating client schedules.

University of Cincinnati, DAAP, School of Design; Fashion Design class of 2015Cumulative GPA 3.6Awarded Dean’s list recognition 5 consecutive quartersAwarded Big East All Academic Team status 2011, 2012 Awarded University of Cincinnati Alumni foundation scholarship 2011, 2012

Walnut Hills High School, graduated 2010Graduated with honors, GPA 3.7College Board Advanced Placement Scholar recognition 2011

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AthleticsUniversity of Cincinnati Women’s Varsity Swimming, fall 2010- presentBig East conference championship competitor 2011, 20124 year high school varsity swimmer 2006- 2010McDonalds/Channel 12 Student Athlete of the Week, winter 2010

ServiceModel for upper level fashion design students, 2009- presentC-paws student athlete committee member, fall 2010- presentAmerican Cancer Society “Relay For Life” participant 2011, 2012St. Vincent De Paul fundraiser fashion show participant 2010- 2012“Hour of Power” fundraiser for cancer research participant 2010, 2011“Kid Zone” volunteer for University of Cincinnati athletic dept. 2010, 2011Mentor for water rehabilitation therapy of mentally/physically disabled 2009- 2011

Technology skillsAdobe Suite- Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop Microsoft office- Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, WordGerber- pattern design Accumark, WebPDM specification writing software

Industry related skillsPattern drafting, sewing construction, croquis illustration, digital and hand drawingof technical flats, Score 4 on Farnsworth- Munsell 100 Color Vision Test

[email protected] ∙ 513 886 3075 ∙ 7417 Willowbrook ln. Cincinnati, OH 45237

outback pro“Gearing up for the Australian Open 2013, this collection derives inspiration from local culture, calling on the Australian Aboriginal peoples. By incorporating traditional aboriginal colors and patterns, this collection also draws on their enthusiasm and vibrancy to instill this same inspiration in athletic performance.”

trend forecastS/S 2013

see me.

“See Me” is a mega trend whichincorporates a variety of transparent textiles and neutral color ways.

Technical flats: Drawn using illustrator. All drawings were used in Cintas’s tech packs and sent to factories for production.

Price point adjustment exercise. Inspired by the tennis ball itself. Gear for an athlete on any budget.

tennis champion.

Original skir t design: Pattern making and construction project. made from 100% cotton.

pride in the USA

Red dress project: inspiration drawn from vintage, patriotic spirit. These American classics such as denim, Coca Cola, and the colors of the flag set the mood for the perfect summertime dress.

•Hidden elastic in back of straps to allow easy on and off, giving the child more

independance.

•Decorative rope accents through out draw ties to the nautical theme.

•Spacious patch pocket on chest and diagonal pockets allow plenty of room for kids to store goodies.

•Cuff at leg bottom allows overalls to be worn at dif ferent lengths to suit a growing child or siblings of dif ferent heights.

for brothers and sisters.

thank you.

KIRSTENRISSOVER