1. Maxine Jennings Cummings
108 S WAYNE AVE WAYNE, PA 19087
Telephone 267.475.5083 Email mcummings1661@gmail.com
Employment
Associate Fashion Designer, Knit Dresses, Lilly Pulitzer – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2015-present
Design Knit Dresses for Lilly Pulitzer, CAD, Product Management, Product Development, Trend Forecasting & Presentation
Assistant Fashion Designer, Knit Dresses, Lilly Pulitzer – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2013-2015
Design Knit Dresses for Lilly Pulitzer, Seasonal Development, CAD, Oversee Artworks, Color, Fabric, & Pattern Development
Fashion Design Intern, Knit Dresses, Lilly Pulitzer – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2013
Assisted Lilly Pulitzer Dress Design Team with design meetings, trend research, sketches, fittings, and tech packs
Bridal Stylist & Fit Specialist, The White Dress by the Shore – Clinton, Connecticut 2013
Responsible for styling moms, maids, and brides, overseeing fittings & alterations, and assisting with trunk shows and visuals
Sales Associate, Lilly Pulitzer – Troy, Michigan 2012-2013
Responsible for outfitting clients, selling the Lilly Pulitzer style, and assisting with special events, visuals, opening & closing
Student Ambassador, Hillsdale College Admissions - Hillsdale, Michigan 2009-2011
Representative of the College at admissions events as well as individual meetings with perspective students, alumni, and donors
Freelance Writer, The Collegian - Hillsdale, Michigan 2011
Created Fashion and Style column for the art section of the College Newspaper, with focus on styles of seasons and designers
Sailing Instructor, Pontiac Yacht Club - Orchard Lake, Michigan 2010
Responsible for instructing athletes from a diverse age group and skill set, leaving each with a proficiency in Sailing Technique
Residential Assistant, Hillsdale College - Hillsdale, Michigan 2009 - 2010
Mentor freshman girls and act as liaison between the Dean of Women and Freshman class upholding standards and academics
Education
Fashion Design Graduate Program Parsons, New York, New York 2013
Fast Track AAS Fashion Design Program – focus in Fashion Design, Illustration, Construction, Visual Communication
Bachelor of Arts Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan 2012
Majors: Speech Communication (Departmental Honors) and Art
Minor: French
Design Summer Program The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York 2011
Area of Focus: Fashion Design, Illustration, and Construction
Study Abroad Centre Audiovisuel de Royan Pour L’Etudes des Lanques, Royan, France 2008
French Intensive International Immersion Program

2. Volunteer Experience
Salvation Army Pontiac, Michigan
St Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac, Michigan
Student Council Troy, Michigan
Troy Youth Council Troy, Michigan
Reading is Fundamental Hillsdale, Michigan
Best Buddies Hillsdale, Michigan
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Young Lives Norristown, Pennsylvania
Achievements and Awards
Women’s Commissioner Award 2009-2012
-Awarded by Women’s Commissioners based on recognition of academic excellence and exemplary leadership on campus
President of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity 2011
-Prepared agendas following Robert’s Rules of Order and led all Chapter and Chapter Council Meetings utilizing Ritual
-Responsible for ensuring positive communications between members, officers, advisors, house board, and college administration
-Schedule and oversee all calendar events such as Philanthropy, Chapter, and Social events
Philanthropy Award 2011
Recognized for leadership and expansion of philanthropy outreach of Reading is Fundamental and Philanthropy 1-2-3
Fraternity Education of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity 2010
- Educate and promote within entire chapter understanding and commitment to Fraternity History, Scholarship, and Philanthropy
- Organized all aspects of formal dinners throughout the year and educate chapter on etiquette and interpersonal skills
- Utilize Fraternity pathways in order to implement intellectual and interpersonal development, and leadership and skill building
Skills
- Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office software
- Positive & Upbeat Team Approach
- Strong Organization and Communication Skills
- Marketing, Social Media, Visual Communication Experience
Memberships
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
Lambda Pi Eta Speech Honorary