This document is a resume for Nicole Mueting, who seeks an assistant designer position in the fashion industry. She has a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising from Central Michigan University, where she received two design awards. Her experience includes positions as an assistant designer and industrial sewer at Detroit Sewn, intern and assistant designer at Lena M. Collection, and intern focused on merchandising at Gina's Bridal. She also has freelance experience redesigning a website to increase traffic. Nicole demonstrates strengths in fabric, color, prints, patternmaking, garment construction, trend forecasting, and computer skills.

1. NICOLE MUETING
Novi, MI 48375 | 248-912-7528 | mueti1nk@gmail.com | http://mueti1nk5.wix.com/senior-portfolio
ASSISTANT DESIGNER
Creative and dedicated fashion industry professional seeking to leverage hands-on experience, strong academic
qualifications, and innate sense of style, texture, and color, to build a strong career foundation. An effective
communicator able to translate concepts into saleable products. Demonstrate broad strengths in:
Fabric, Color, Prints, Dyes | Flat Sketching / CAD | Spec Packages
Patternmaking | Garment Construction | Fit Sessions
Trend Research & Forecasting | Sourcing | Visual Merchandising
EDUCATION
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, MI
BAA, Apparel Design & Apparel Merchandising (Dual Majors), 3.8 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, May 2015
Design Awards: “Best Evening Wear” and “Pattern for Success” awards, Threads Fashion Show, 2015
“Dean’s Choice” award, Threads Fashion Show, 2014
FASHION INTERNSHIPS/EXPERIENCE
DETROIT SEWN, Pontiac, MI Oct. 2015- Present
Local cut & sew manufacturer
Assistant Designer/ Industrial Sewer
 Consult with new customers, including sketching and collaborating to create final designs to be manufactured.
 Sample and pattern development of apparel garments.
 Industrial sewing and construction of final garments.
LENA M. COLLECTION, Novi, MI Aug. 2015 – Present
Young Women’s Contemporary Collection
Intern/Assistant Designer
• Design and sew garments for seasonal collections, including sample and pattern development.
• Source and order fabrics to meet projected sales; communicate with domestic and overseas factories.
• Create tech packs.
GINA’S BRIDAL, Milford, MI May 2014 – Aug. 2014
Bridal Salon
Intern, Merchandising
• Assisted brides with gown, accessory, and fabric selections, alterations, and fittings.
• Worked with boutique manager to create window and floor visual merchandising displays, including styling mannequins.
• Managed inventory to ensure maximum sales opportunities while minimizing risk; placed reorders.
Freelance/Website Designer
AUDIO CORNER, Canton, OH (Jan. 2015 – July 2015) – Collaborated with client on concept development. Redesigned and
reinvigorated website with a total new look, successfully increasing customer traffic.
Computer Skills
Computer Proficient: PC and Mac platforms, Adobe Suite CS6 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign),
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Kaledo Lectra (Style, Print, Weave, Knit)