Kelly de Melo
Textbook Reviewer @Private
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WORK HISTORY
Textbook Reviewer @Private
Freelance basis.Review/evaluate upcoming textbooks in Fashion/Fashion Design subject matter.Reviewed severals textbooks including the following-Draping Basics by Sally Di Marco-Designing Your Fashion Portfolio from Concept to Presentation by Joanne Ciresi Barrett-The Art of Fashion Draping 4th edition by Connie Amaden-Crawford
EDUCATION
Framingham State University
Bachelors of Science
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master's of Fine Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT KELLY DE MELO
A multi-faceted Fashion Industry professional with over 25 yrs experience, who has a strong understanding of the importance of design, merchandising, technical construction, visual display aesthetics and has the ability to create commercially viable yet marketable product. A Manager/Fashion Educator with a strong entrepreneur drive/determination who utilizes communication, training, mentoring and team building skills. As a Store Manager, she had effectively managed staffs of 20-100 associates depending on store size/volume. An artist who connects with the customer she is designing for and/or selling to. As a Fashion Educator, the main approach is to teach from a real-world approach to ensure students not only understand definitions and theory, but the best way to apply the course subject/class assignment concepts covered. Field trips are always incorporated into the planning of a course. Also in this role, a continued stride to reach out and develop, build relationships with local Fashion Industry Professionals and Companies. Ongoing relationships with JCPenney, Fossil, Watters & Watters,Vintage Couture Inc. and newly acquired relationships with Sharon Young Inc. Consistantly staying up to date/keeping in touch with industry changes/innovations by attending Trade Shows-Industry Conferences/Professional Organization Conferences. Specialties: Design/ Product Development Technical Design/ Garment Construction Illustration/Flat Sketching Visuals /Merchandising Merchandise Allocation/Positioning Management Fashion Education Consulting Customer service
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