marissa bridges 9509 highview dr eden prairie mn 55347 952 4579080 marissaannebridgesgmailcom wwwlinkedincominmarissabridges objective join dynamic design team assistant designer utilizing creative talent design training technical background growing womenswear company professional work experience jns performance wear head designer blaine minnesota production specialist lead design process concept production may 2009 present may 2005 may 2009 trend forecasting design color fabric upcoming seasons design cad sketches illustrator photoshop target customer manage develop new existing wholesale team accounts compose specification packets inhouse contract production participate fit sessions communicate fit changes production team counter couture freelance designer minneapolis minnesota conceptualize design upscale dresses local fashion brand analyze market fashion trends midwest market drape pattern fit muslins new designs within given timeline present mn fashion week assist events fashion shows bcbg max azria design consultant edina minnesota educate clients best fit fabrics lifestyle body type style client looks repeat special occasion clients december 2009 present build personal goals track client business growth utilizing various business reports target technical design intern ready wear minneapolis minnesota january 2009 present june 2008 august 2008 researched extensively petite market formulated strategy petite clothing offered targetcom presented final project senior technical designers vp softlines merchants rtw team assisted senior technical designer creating new petite specs attended weekly fit meetings communicated detailed comments fit construction awarded fast fun friendly inter award internship project education university wisconsin stout menomonie wisconsin bachelor science degree apparel design development may 2009 international education american intercontinental university london fall 2007 leadership involvement mnfashion minneapolis 2009 present stout apparel society uwstout 20042009 fashion show coordinator apprentice class ceo uwstout production class 2008 alpha phi director map marketing alpha phi 2004 2005 awards silhouettes fashion show best career wear best show 2009 target fast fun friendly intern award 2008 scholarship apparel education foundation 2007 2008 professional skills adobe photoshop illustrator microsoft office suite tukatech cad suite