Amani Congleton

    United States  ●   amanicongleton@gmail.com

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am skilled in Photoshop (5 years), Illustrator (3 years), Procreate (2 years) hand-sketching (6 years), and trend research (5 years). I am confident that my skills and 6 years of combined professional and educational experience in the Retail/Apparel Industry will make me a strong candidate for a role in fashion design, trend research, technical design, or product development.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

3D Textile Artist May 2023 - Present

Independent Artist | Menomonee Falls, WI

• Translated conceptual fashion sketches into tangible garments, utilizing a meticulous hand-building process.

• Has had work featured in “Black Hair: Resistance, Freedom, and Beauty” exhibition curated by Chelsey Luster. 

• Starting an art series called “The Inama Project” that will be a compilation of textile art, apparel design, and illustrations to bring awareness to the disparities women face from having the health condition PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).

• Sourcing unique and cost effective materials to weave, braid, bead, and crochet with.

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Production Coordinator Jan. 2022 - May 2023

Kohl’s Corporate |  Menomonee Falls, WI

• Within my first 7 months on the job I created a tailored educational and hands-on training plan on how to do the Production Coordinator role that secured my intern a full time position in less than 2 months.

• Coordinated and managed the production process for multiple apparel lines, ensuring timely delivery of finished products through daily collaboration and relationship building with cross-functional partners.

• Created and maintained tracking documents for up to 250 samples per development cycle, about 1,000 a year.

• Improved the quality of our assortment every season by evaluating customer reviews for Design and Tech Design.

• Communicated daily with vendors about missing submit comments, delivery delays, marketing trim layout/placement approval,  buy plan updates, PO EDIs, etc.

 

Fashion Design Intern Feb. 2020 - Feb. 2020

Essère Atelier  |  Florence, Italy Metropolitan Area

• Assisted the designer with various tasks including sketching, fabric selection, and pattern development.

• Improved their design and overall quality of finished products by providing valuable feedback on garment construction and fit.

• Influenced design decisions by aligning with market demands and customer preference due to conducting extensive trend and silhouette research

 

Freelance Fashion Designer Sep. 2018 - Apr. 2019

Stylist - Todd White  |  Kent, OH

• Designed and created custom fashion pieces for the client based on their personal style and body measurements.

• Collaborated with clients to develop design concepts and create sketches and mood boards.

• Communicated design revisions and updates with clients to ensure satisfaction with the final product.

• Managed all aspects of production, including sourcing materials, and monitoring quality control measures.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion/Apparel Design  |  Kent State University  2017-2021

Relevant coursework: Dimensional Textiles, Pattern making, Trend Research, Fashion Illustration (digital & hand), and Product Development.

 

Fashion/Apparel Design Study Abroad Program  |  Kent State University Florence, Italy  Spring 2020

• Participated in design studios, workshops, and cultural excursions in Florence, Italy.

• Developed knowledge of Italian fashion and design culture and history.

• Attended trade shows such as Pitti Imagine Uomo and  Première Vision to conduct textile, trim, and silhouette research.

 

SKILLS 

Trend Research | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Excel | Detail Oriented | Creative Problem Solver | Self-Motivated | PLM | Fashion Illustration | Adobe Creative Suite | Textiles | Apparel Design | Technical Design | Product Development | Sample Management | Organizational Skills | Written Communication