About

Nicole Kluck
7778 Erin Road Rosholt WI, 54473 | Cell Phone: (715)440-4370 | blackolive.kluck777@gmail.com
http://nicolekluck15.wix.com/nicoles-portfolio
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an apparel design internship where I can apply my current skills related to trend researching, tech manuals, basic sewing and pattern making, a passion for fashion and a passion for brand quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Time management skills and organizational skills while taking 4 courses each semester.
- Successful trend researching of next seasons in curricular project in line development and CAD projects.
- Sewing and pattern making skills proven in pattern course work.
- Understanding of tech manuals in quality analysis and fit development course.
- Values organization and presentation of products to show quality in all courses.
- Efficient in Microsoft word, Power Point, excel, illustrator, and photoshop in all courses.
- Increased knowledge of production process of garments in fit development and currently in production.

EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin – Stout Menomonie, WI
Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Design and Development                                    May 2017
Minor in Applied Photography                          GPA within Major 3.32
COURSE WORK:
Apparel Construction 1 & 2                  CAD for Apparel Images                     Garment Engineering/ Production
Quality Analysis                                   Knit Design                                       Advanced Pattern
Apparel Line Development        Fit Development

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Intern, Diva Snow Gear, Oregon, WI                        2/22/2016 – 5/6/2016

Trimmer, Lands’ End Outfitters, Plover, WI                    6/2/2014 – 8/27/2014, 5/20/2015 – 8/24/2015
            - Inspected garment quality with Tech supervisors.
             - Increased knowledge and understanding of garment quality and production system.
             - Adapted to fast pace work environment and overtime hours.
             - Gained product knowledge though detailed paperwork (order numbers, correct logo colors, shirt size and color, logo name, and logo placement for correct product quality assurance)

LINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
UW-Stout, Menomonie WI, 2014
Employer/ Partner; Target – Infant Wear
            - Sketched rough draft of apparel and accessories then remade in Illustrator as technical flats.
            - Identified multiple target markets for Infants wear.
            - Researched children’s wear color trends for Holiday season of 2015.
            - Created multiple prints and patterns for line in Illustrator.
            - Created Mood boards that set the theme, and color ways for each line.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Room Attendant, Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI        6/10/12 – 1/17/13, 6/3/2013 – 8/28/13
Seasonal Store Set Up, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Plover, WI                                2/3/12 – 2/25/12
Power Washer, Marks Transportation, Junction City, WI                         7/17/10 – 1/27/12

INVOLVEMENT:
            FAB Magazine UW-Stout Photographer - Spring 2013, Secretary - Fall 2013
            Residence Hall Association UW-Stout Spokesman for Jeter, Tainter, Callihan - Spring 2013
            International Interior Design Association Fusion Fashion – Aria, Minneapolis Design Team – 11/8/ 2013
            Fashion Silhouettes UW-Stout Member – 11/10/2014 – 5/7/2015

AWARDS: Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement: Fall 2014 & Spring 2015