Di Wichern has over 8 years of experience in apparel design and development, including maternity wear design. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design and Development and a minor in Business Administration. Her work experience includes designing maternity clothing lines and coordinating photo shoots for Japanese Weekend Maternity in San Francisco. She is currently an Assistant Team Leader at Neroli Salon and Spa in Milwaukee.

1. phone:
608.852.4574
Di Wichern email:
5544 N Mohawk Avenue MILWAUKEE, WI 53217 di.wichern@gmail.com
Education
Computer Skills
University of Wisconsin ~ Stout | Graduated 2008
Bachelor of Science: Apparel Design and Development Adobe Photoshop
Minor: Business Administration Adobe Illustrator
Relevant Classes: Adobe InDesign
CAD for Apparel ~ Photoshop & Illustrator KaratCAD
Studio ~ Created a 5 garment maternity line Microsoft Excel
from design through construction, marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint
& fashion show presentation Assyst ~ Grading and Marker Making Program
Quality Analysis ~ Garment quality testing Gerber ~ Grading and Marker Making Program
Pattern Making ~ Hand & computer pattern
making, grading & marker making Construction Skills
Hand Sketching
Work Experience Hand Grading
Specification Packages
Japanese Weekend Maternity ~ San Francisco, CA
Understanding of Garment Construction
Design Room Coordinator | NOV 2008-DEC 2010
Designed on trend maternity clothing with ease of Career Highlights
movement, construction, and discreet nursing access Japanese Weekend Maternity ~ San Francisco, CA
Created each season schedule from design through
production
Design | SPRING 2009-SPRING 2011
Worked with design department to create cohesive Created one color prints through Illustrator featured on
groups within each month maternity tops in Fall and Spring seasons
Met with fabric vendors to choose on trend prints and Striped nursing top featured on Nordstrom.com
textural fabrics each season maternity homepage
Designed one-color prints in Illustrator
Drew flat sketches both by hand and on the computer Photo Shoot | SPRING 2009-SPRING 2011
Constructed patterns for test & dupe samples
Made markers for dupe samples Organized outfits to be photographed into the most
Organized and ran photo shoots time efficient order
Cost garments Kept track of shots completed and still needed
Participated in fit sessions to finalize production fit of Accessorized outfits with jewelry and shoes
garments Fit clothing on the model during the shoot
Altered & graded patterns for production Chose shots to put in the stylebook
Created specification packages Photoshopped models
Japanese Weekend Maternity ~ San Francisco, CA Stout Apparel Society Fashion Show ~ Menomonie, WI
Design Intern | JUNE 2008-NOV 2008 Fashion Show | 2005-2007
Designed maternity wear for Spring/Summer 2009 Designed/constructed 2 men’s resort wear outfits | 2005
Met with fabric vendors to choose on trend prints and Designed/constructed 3 women’s dresses | 2006
textural fabrics for Fall 2009 Designed/constructed 5 maternity wear outfits | 2007
Cut samples for wholesale markets & production fit Hair & make-up committee head for 2006-07 fashion
Formatted image book for wholesale markets shows
Organized Spring/Summer line for photo shoot Organized hair & make-up for 2006-07 fashion shows
Applied make-up & styled hair for 70+ models
Neroli Salon and Spa ~ Milwaukee, WI
Assistant Team Leader | JAN 2011-PRESENT Portfolio and References
Motivates team members to achieve specific goals Available upon request
Directs the handling of customer service issues
Opens spa and balances books for closing
Works with Aveda representative to maintain quality
and merchandising expected from an Aveda spa