SUMMARY
Fashion designer for gender-neutral garments for formal occasions.
EXPERIENCE
Intern/Assistant Designer - Cokovenda Janna Collection LLC, January 2026 - Present
Assisted designer in fittings
Measured and cut patterns for dresses, skirts, and corsets
Daily tasks included hand & machine sewing, beading, appliqué, and corsetry
Was hired full-time in April 2026 from intern position
Safety Assistant - Office of Safety and Community Care at Kent State, August 2023 - May 2025
Created safe community spaces in dormitories
Resolved high-stress situations involving students
Collaborated with coworkers to manage any urgent issues and emergencies
Student Food Service Worker - Kent State University, August 2022 - May 2023
Assisted chefs in cooking, preparing, and serving
Cleaned, organized, and reset dining hall
Managed register; kept track of payments and student accounts
Assisted students with any issues with service
SKILLS
Specialized skills:
digital illustration, traditional art, technical fashion flats, handsewing, industrial machine sewing/serging, digital and traditional pattern making, tech packs, millinery.
Software skills:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, CLO3D, Browzwear Vstitcher, Create+, and M1Plus.
Assisted in the Kent State Theatre Department’s Costume Shop in 2024:
quick-changes, costume cleaning and maintenance, repairs, hand & machine sewing
EDUCATION
Kent State University, Ohio — Bachelor of Arts 2022-2026
Fashion design major with minors in costume design and creative writing. Dean’s List Fall 2024, Spring 2025
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Work shown in Dalí Beyond Time Fashion Show at Peg’s Gallery, 2025
Semi-Finalist for Pierre Cardin’s Young Designer’s Award, 2025
Designer for Kent State’s Fashion Pantry Fashion Show, 2023 & 2024
Dresser for delicate garments at 2025 Annual Kent State Fashion Show