V I C T O R I A S. K R A W I E C
Los Angeles, CA
(814) 460-4305 vkrawiec@gmail.com
portfolio can be viewed at http://www.coroflot.com/vkrawiec
S U M M A R Y
An ambitious, dynamic and forward thinking Visual Communications Professional offering the following strengths and skills:
Knowledge and utilization of basic visual display techniques (signage, mannequins, materials and props)
Rendering and hand illustration ability, Conceptual design, Knowledge of retail environment, Networking and research skills
Ability to analyze and forecast trends
Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Age Technology Clic Design Photoshop Plug-Ins: Plaid Maker, Style Draper and Quick Repeat
NedGraphics Vision CAD Software; Fashion and Print Studio Software: including: Color Separation & Cleaning Pro, Design &
Repeat Pro, Easy Coloring Pro, EasyMap, and Storyboard & Cataloging, U4ia Software
E D U C A T I O N
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Major: Visual Communications / GPA 3.52 Grad: July 2010
State University of New York College at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science Major: Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Design / GPA 3.74 Grad: May 2007
FIT/Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY
Summer Internship Program and Nature Studies Surface Design class Program Completion: July 2006
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Anthropologie Los Angeles, CA October 2009- December 2009
Visual Display Intern
Operated power sander to remove screen prints off of boxes and in turn assisted in the creation of the shape of a pine tree for a holiday display
Fabricated small crafts such as tissue paper flowers, clustered paper plates, wax strips, yarn poufs and spray glued artificial snow to styrofoam cups
Assisted designing a composition of wall clocks and applied artificial snow to in-store displays
Potratz Floral Shop and Greenhouses Erie, PA August 2001- July 2009
Floral Designer Assistant
Prepared floral arrangements, customer service, special event preparation and merchandising
Designed and arranged displays in the floral shop and greenhouse
American Eagle Outfitters (Aerie) New York, NY January 2008 - March 2008
Pre-production Intern
Handled pre-production submit correspondence between designers and oversea vendors and factories
Conducted research on specific styles with Web PDM
Assisted designers with approval of submits utilizing an industrial light box
Inventoried and organized samples for monthly buyer presentations
Papyrus New York, NY September 2007- December 2007
Sales Associate
Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high volume Flagship location
Love Brigade Brooklyn, NY Fall 2007
Fashion Promotion Intern
Performed office duties and conducted sales and trend research
Created mood boards and Roto-scoped model images utilizing Adobe Photoshop, hand screen printed canvas bags and T-shirts
Facilitated company related events including the Spring 2008 fashion show and the Love Brigade CO-OP grand opening
Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations at SUNY Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY October 2003- May 2007
Work Study Student; Office Assistant to Event Planner
Performed office duties including creation of promotional materials in Adobe Photoshop
Solicited auction donations for the Buffalo State College’s Honor Student Scholarship fund
Packaged donated items and designed display boards for items showcased in silent and live auctions
Angel Textiles New York, NY Summer 2006
Textile Design Intern
Organized and maintained the fabric library, tracked fabric samples and ran errands between clients
Scanned, cleaned and re-colored prints in Adobe Photoshop
S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S
FOCUS Trade Show volunteer, Current ║ Museum of Contemporary Art Volunteer, Current ║ Fashionclub.com Photo Shoot Volunteer, Current ║ “Serendipity” Production Assistant, October 2009 ║ Print Sublimation Graphic T-shirt independent study project, May 2007
