Brandi Kimball

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Brandi Kimball

• Kimba1bl_at_gmail.com

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Table of Contents

• Philosophy Statements Career Goals
• Resume
• Skill Sets
• Internship
• Illustration
• Textiles
• Textiles and Apparel in a Global Economy
• Computer Aided Design
• Apparel Design Methods
• Functional
• Study Abroad
• Threads
• Marketing Communications
• Letters of Recommendation
• Awards Certificates
• References

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Philosophy Statements

• I believe that
• Fashion allows people the freedom to express
  themselves.
• Being open minded and accepting change helps
  broaden your horizons.
• Teamwork and communication are the key to
  success.
• Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain,
  but all the happiness and growth occurs while
  youre climbing it Andy Rooney
• In two years I hope to
• Further expand my knowledge of the fashion
  industry.
• Create well established business relationships
  with clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Become a member of a well functioning team were
  my ideas contribute to company goals.

Career Goals
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EDUCATION- Central Michigan
University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Human Environmental
Studies, August 2005- May 2009
Major Apparel Merchandise and Design
Minor Marketing
Paris American Academy, Paris, France
The Business and Design of European Fashion,
July 13, 2007-August 3, 2007 TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS- Sewing Machine Adobe
Illustrator/ Photoshop/Dreamweaver Lextra
Digitizer U4ia Program ASTM
Textile Testing Equipment Body
Scanner INTERNSHIP- Rodarte Studio,
Los Angeles, California Intern,
Summer 2008 Work closely with
designers assisting with production for Spring
2009 collection. Helped with model
fittings and preproduction work in New York
before the show. My Fashion
Database, Incorporated Intern,
March 2009- Present Input and
research data for a new fashion media website
being launched at New York Fashion
Week. WORK EXPERIENCE- Armark
Catering, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Student Manager/ Sales Office Assistant, Fall
2006- Present Serve as manager
to student employees setting up events and making
sure they are on time.
Responsible for closing and opening catering
kitchen before and after hours.
Listen and answer any questions from
customers. Victoria Secret,
Lakeside Mall- Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sales associate/ Cashier/ Stockroom, May
2006- December 2007 Interact
with customers and answer questions about
products. Inform customers of in
store sales and credit opportunities.
Restock merchandise.
Trained for visual displays and changing floor
sets. Assist customers in
fitting rooms to find the right size merchandise.
United Parcel Service, Madison
Heights, Michigan Driver Helper,
December 2006, 2007, 2008 (seasonal)
Helped UPS driver deliver and sort
packages. PROFESSIONAL- Fashion Association
of Merchandise and Design, September 2006-
Present ACTIVITIES Fashion Group
International, November 2006 November 2007
Threads- Designer/ Co-producer in
student fashion show, September 2006- April
2009 Retail Management
Buying for an Apparel Boutique Workshop October
13, 2006
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Skill Sets

• Design Skills flat pattern, computer aided
  design, body scanner knowledge, thermal camera
  use, fashion show production
• Merchandise Skills work well with customers,
  visual display understanding, trend
  research/forecasting
• Computer Skills technological, comprehensive
  learner, Adobe Photoshop Illustrator, Lectra
  U4ia

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Design Internship- Rodarte

• Helped designers create inspiration board for
  Spring 2009 collection
• Put together shoe detail samples to send to
  clients
• Worked to select and organize fabric for the
  collection
• Packaged and shipped garments accordingly to keep
  production of the Spring 2008 collection running
  smoothly
• Assisted with model fittings during New York
  Fashion week

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Illustration
Course focused on learning the specific graphic
skills needed to draw the fashion figure.
I chose six articles of clothing from my
wardrobe that could be used interchangeably and
sold as a collection.
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Using many types of media such as carpet,
fabric, aluminum foil, pins, and magazines I
collaborated outfits onto my illustrated figures.
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Textiles
The testing of fibers, yarns and fabric
properties were achieved and used to distinguish
possible care directions and end-use of fabrics.
Displayed are results taken from an ASTM
Machine. I performed the Tensile Strength and
Tearing Strength tests on an assigned fabric.
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Textiles and Apparel in a Global Economy
I comprehended the importance of the apparel and
textile industry as it is effected by the global
economy. Along with production, distribution, and
trade regulations.
Inspired by the country and culture of India,
Kapada Kapada was created as a high end luxury
brand for women around the world. Adobe
Illustrator was used to create the collection. A
company advertisement and store layout were
compiled in Photoshop.
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Computer Aided Design
Understanding of computer software U4ia, Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver to create
apparel design and production projects.
Based on the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, I
created a color story and patterns to go with the
men's (18-22) garments I developed in Illustrator.
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For a final project I created a ready-to-wear
collection for men ages 18-26 to be sold at
Target. The line consists of five swimwear,
casual wear, dress wear and outer wear garments.
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Using Adobe Illustrator I recreated the baby
dress shown here into digital flat drawings.
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Apparel Design Methods
Techniques learned for flat patterning and the
effects patterning has on different fabrics, the
wearer and its construction.
Here I chose to pattern and construct a knee
length skirt with two front pockets. Completed
first in paper and then transferred into muslin.
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Functional
Acknowledging the importance of the customers
needs and functions and how they relate to
apparel design by researching the problem at hand.
Thermography was used to determine the different
body temperature around the hip when creating hip
protection for elderly women. Body scanning
technology also added in the research of their
body types.
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View of inner thigh
View of side thigh
View of back thigh
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Study Abroad-Paris
Summer 2007 I studied The Business and Design of
European Fashion in Paris, France. Courses
included fashion illustration, introduction to
draping, couture/ fiber art techniques,
merchandising and design analysis, and costume
history.
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Threads
Threads is a student run fashion show that takes
place at the end of each school year. I was able
to participate three years contributing as model
management, member of media group, designer, and
co-producer.
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Marketing Communications
During the duration of this class advertising,
personal selling, and sales promotion techniques
were learned in order to attract a specified
target market.
Given the advertisement below, for The Breast
Cancer Research Foundation, I had to determine
the target market, the reason/purpose for the ad,
the type of consumer appeal,
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Target market Women Purpose of the
Advertisement To get the audience attention by
using the well recognized pink breast cancer
ribbon to provide facts about the importance of
this medical issue. Type of consumer appeal
Informational appeal mixed with emotional appeal.
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Watching the Super bowl, I analyzed my favorite
advertisements to find the commercial structure
and type of messaging used. Displayed here is the
Pepsi Refresh Anthem commercial.
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This Pepsi commercial was advertising Pepsi and
Diet Pepsi. They compared many different
celebrities, sports figures and trends throughout
the generations while playing the well known song
Forever Young. The commercial structure was
order of presentation although they showed the
Pepsi logo throughout the ad they mainly focused
on the recency effect by showing the main message
at the end. They used comparative advertising
by comparing the changes of each generation in
history.
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Letters of Recommendation
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References
Amy VanAuken Apparel Merchandising Design
Department of Human Environmental Studies
Instructor, Advisor to FAMD Threads, Fashion
Camp Director Wightman Hall 122 Vanau1aj_at_cmich.edu
[phone] JoAnn Klemencic 1208 Shawford
Way Elgin, Ill 60120 jocromeo_at_comcast.net Daniell
e Ismirle Food Service Director of Campus Down
Under Food Court 201 Bovee University
Center ismir1dn_at_cmich.edu (989) 774- 5755 Andy
Rempel Rodarte Designer Assistant 409 West
Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 andy_at_rodarte.n
et [phone]