1. TAYLOR NICOLE HICKS
www.taylornicolehicks.com
Austin, Texas • (972) 571-4755 • taylornicolehicks@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Natural Science, Textiles and Apparel Major May 2019
Certificates; McCombs Business Foundations Overall GPA: 3.5
Texas Business Foundations Institute Completed 15 credits of business in 8 weeks towards McCombs
Business Foundations Certificate
Summer 2016
Paris College of Arts Completed intensive draping course in Paris, France which
included attending fashion shows, showroom visits, and fashion
exhibits
Summer 2017
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Rosie Assoulin: Luxury Womenswear designer; New York, New York Summer 2018
Design and Development Intern
• Assisted design team in completing seasonal collection
• Handled multiple tasks including fabric and trim resourcing, sewing and issuing cut tickets
• Created flat sketches using computer aided design for the production process
• Maximized efficiency between buyers and dressers at the show room during market week
The University of Texas at Austin: Department of Textiles and Apparel; Austin, Texas Spring 2019
Teaching Assistant for the Computer Aided Design Course (CAD)
• Aided the professor in answering questions and grading class assignments
• Motivated students to finish their work in a timely but correct manner
Stone Textile: Textile and interior design company; Austin, Texas Spring 2017 - Summer 2017
Design and Merchandising Intern
• Maximized showroom efficiency by frequently reorganizing and styling the space
• Prepared photoshoot concepts and layouts
• Color matched lab dips and produced strike offs
Delta Delta Delta: International Sorority Organization: Austin, Texas Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Assistant Licensing Chairman
• Collaborated with manufacturers to create a variety of items for over 300 active members
• Generated sales reports and entered new data weekly
• Led a team of 6 members and maintained an organized yearly calendar for delivery dates
DESIGN PROJECTS
Final Senior Collection Spring 2018
• Designed a collection of 3 full looks with custom printed fabrics and couture sewing techniques
• Produced flat sketches, presentation boards and a sample line sheet
• Conceptualized and directed the photoshoot for my advertisement campaign
Reconstructed Garment Project Fall 2017
• Constructed a full look using previously worn clothing and Avant Garde draping techniques
• Explored the challenges that come with designing sustainable fashion
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
UT in NYC with Iris Apfel: Team Member August 2018
• Researched and developed reports on industry leaders to prepare for career exploration tours
• Attended appointments with textile and apparel designers, manufacturers, and retailers.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computer aided design, sewing, draping, tailoring, and pattern making
