Marshiela Y. Parrish seeks a position in wardrobe or costume design that allows her to use her passion for fashion and film. She has a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and over 20 years of experience in apparel design, construction, and consulting. Her skills include teamwork, apparel design, and image consulting.

1. MARSHEILA Y. PARRISH
15 Highbush Ct.
Sharpsburg Ga. 30277
678 570-0924
mpvogue@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a team member in the wardrobe/ costume department that would allow for
use of my passion for fashion and film as well as my extensive apparel design and construction
experience, while incorporating my ability to marry fabric, silhouette and style to create desired
characterization.
EDUCATION
B.S. Fashion Merchandising 8/82 Middle Tenn. State University
EXPERIENCE
MPVOGUE 2002 -present Designer, dressmaker, Image & wardrobe consultant,
Personal shopper, sewing instructor, alterations.
SEWUNIQUE INC. 1991-2002
Design and construction of custom bridal gowns, bridal party attire and special occasion
dresses. Garment restyling. Client consultation- coordination of silhouette, fabric, & embellishment.
Purchasing of all materials and notions. Fashion show co-ordination, production and
direction. Sewing class instructor. Sales & marketing.
*Photo shoots 2000 & 2008 organized, directed, produced, scouted location, designed and
constructed garments.
WEDDINGS FOR US BRIDAL SHOW 1994-1999
ATLANTA
Design and construction of 4-6 gowns for highlighted runway show.
THE ULTIMATE EVENT 1999
NORCROSS
Design and construction of 6-8 bridal gowns & special occasion dresses for fashion show segment of
open house/ bridal show.
SKILLS
Team Player: Vast experience in working with all types of people under all types of circumstances
and conditions. Humble. Open minded. Chameleon like mindset that allows me to conform to what is
needed in a timely manner. Always willing to learn. Ability to lead if and when needed.
Apparel Design: extensive knowledge of fabrics, trims, notions, fit and proportion. Highly
knowledgeable in the use, alteration and customization of commercial patterns so as to duplicate
garments from sketches and or photos. Ability to determine best suited garment silhouettes in
relation to client’s body shape and weight. Knowledge and understanding of lines and their ultimate
impact on the finished garment and fit. Extensive experience in embellishments and creative use of
embellished laces and fabrics. Innate ability to co-ordinate clothing and accessories to create desired
image/style. Extensive knowledge of machine and hand sewing, beading and embellishment.
Image Consulting/Wardrobe Development: Innate sense of style. Thorough knowledge and
experience in silhouette, color, fit and personality as it relates to an individuals desired image and
lifestyle needs. Tenacity and passion for apparel that facilitates the ability to locate desired pieces
within any given resource and/or budget.