Akita Kai Plynton
178 Rochambeau Avenue
Providence, RI 02906 Tel:
401-864-8436 akp22005@gmail.com
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Drexel
University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, 2005
Cumulative GPA 3.4
London College of Fashion, London, England
January – April 2003
Cumulative GPA 3.2
Honors and Awards
• Neiman Marcus Best Sportswear Award, 2005
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2001-05
• Ralph Kelly Scholarship, 2002-03
• Rhode Island Art Education Association
Certificate of Merit in Visual Arts, 2001
• Honorable Mention in photography from
White Pines, photographic competition, 2001
Skills
•Computer Proficient: PAD,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
•Sweater
production, hand crocheting & knitting, beading and embroidery layouts
•Industrial
sewing, pattern making, draping
•Fine Arts: pastel, marker,
gouache/watercolors, 35mm manual photography
Work
Experience
Designer, Providence, RI
Self Employed, 1994-Present
•Established
accessories business
•Designed
and constructed jewelry and specialty items
•Items included are: hand knit earrings,
cell phone and ipod covers, knit shoes, glass, shell, stone and wood beaded jewelry
•Produced
wholesale orders for Free People and small specialty shops
•Managed
book keeping records
Jones Apparel Group, New York, NY
Intern, Evan Picone & Nine West Dress Division, March
2004- September 2004
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Responsible for creating cataloging systems for trims, embellishments, and
prints
• Sending
embellishments and trims overseas for development
• Color matching
• Researching for
designers
• Prepare production
packages for print and embellishment design
Drexel
University Study Abroad Office, Philadelphia, PA
Office Assistant, April, 2003-June, 2005
• Responsible for providing initial information to
students about study abroad opportunities.
• Help director with all aspects of office, including
photocopying, filing and general office work.
• Designed and developed bulletin
boards to advertise study abroad opportunities.