Stephanie Gabrys
18641 Swan Drive, Mokena, IL 60448
Home Phone # (708) 479-4803
Cell Phone # (708) 522- 3746
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website: http://portfolio.colum.edu/stephaniegabrys/home
PROFILE:
I am a senior, studying fashion design, at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois. Currently my GPA is 3.96
on a 4.0 scale. I am experienced in designing, constructing garments, styling, coming up with new and
innovative ideas, along with creating visual displays and marketing merchandise. I have experience
putting together and running fashion shows and events, being in fashion shows and working backstage. I
am familiar with, interested in, and passionate about every aspects of the fashion industry. I am always
highly motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to learn and further develop my skills.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
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30th in the state of Illinois and MVP for 2004 cross country running
2008 consumer science department student of the year
Captain of my soccer team, cross country and track team
Graduated Lincoln-Way East High School with High Honors
Part of the Columbia College Dean's List every semester thus far in College
Member of the National Honor Society all four year of high school
Member of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)all four years of high school
Member of Pi Sigma Pi (History Honor Society) all four years of high school
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars since 2008
Top 10 in the 2011 Fashion Next: Charles James Project design competition
Gown I designed and created showcased in the fall 2011 front window display of the 600 S.
Michigan Ave. building in Chicago, IL
 FGI Senior Fashion Design Competition finalist and designs modeled in the FGI 2011Career Day
fashion show
EXPERIENCE:
January 2007 - August 2007
Rose Mary Cotter
Official Dog Supervisor
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Responsible for Feeding, watching and clean up after dogs
Dog walking
Dog grooming
Dog training
Sterilizing the entire work place
Greet customers, answer phones, take down messages, and schedule appointments.
Create special promotional events, marketing incentives and putting events together.
Promoted from entry level dog watcher to official dog supervisor
August 2007 - December 2007
Hollister Clothing Co.
Floor Model
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Greet customers at the door
Cashier
Organize clothing and visual displays
Assist customers in finding sizes
Assist customers in putting together outfits
Styling customers and giving style advise
July 2009 - December 2010
Frank Fox (Fox's on Wolf Restaurant and Pub)
Restaurant Server/Hostess
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Catering to restaurant costumers needs and wants
Making salads and putting together food and drink arrangements
Cleaning, sweeping and mopping the restaurant and kitchen
Arranging rooms for parties and creating a visual pleasing display and environment
Working in groups, independently and with all different kinds of people
Working with, supervising and managing large groups of people
Greeting customers and directing customers where to go
Multitasking
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
 Intern at McArthur Photography for the Ashro clothing company Sumer 2012 catalog photo shoot
and Children’s Memorial photo shoot
 Assisted stylist on the American Girl Doll Magazine photo shoots (Jan./ Feb and July/Aug Issues)
 Designing and garment/accessory construction (Including dog outfits)
 Designing/making and marketing Bridal shirts, custom made shirts and hand painted glasses
 Tailoring
 Advanced Draping and advanced flat pattern drafting
 Familiar with important fashion/style professionals and designers
 Familiar with fashion/visual merchandizing terms and lingo
 Put together a fashion show and my own designs/creations were modeled in the show
 Assisted in creating, organizing ,preparing and executing a grand opening of a new business and
other special events
 Created and presented story boards for special holiday and promotional events
 Dresser for the Fresh Face fashion show during Chicago's 2008 Fashion Week
 Worked at the Little City Foundation 2009 fashion show
 Dresser at the Joffrey Ballet Couture and Cocktail 2010 Fashion Show
 Dresser at the fashion shows and assisted in hair styling models at the Italian Expo 2010 in
Chicago
 Helped set-up and work at Fashion Focus The Art of Fashion Show 2011
 Styled several people for events (homecoming, prom, weddings and everyday outerwear)
 Helped style fashion photo shoots
 Assisted in designing/styling a window display located in Columbia College to help promote
Columbia College organizations
 Assisted in styling and installing the Star Beach 2011 Macy’s window display on State Street in
Chicago, IL and the 2011 Mother’s Day window display in the Macy’s on State Street in Chicago,
IL
 Computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
 CAD and editing skills (Adobe Light room, Photoshop, Illustrator)
 Created a marketing and merchandising plan and designed for a new men’s knit wear brand
extension
 Present ideas effectively to large audiences and face to face with clients/professionals
 Experienced in working in a fast pace environment and multi-tasking
 Exceptional at working under pressure and meeting deadlines
TRAINING:
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7 year sewing and garment construction experience and classes
Fashion illustration and drawing classes
Visual merchandising classes
2-D design and 3-D design classes
Fashion show production class
Advanced draping and Advanced flat pattern making classes
Advanced couture technique workshop
Digital photography class
Art history classes
Jewelry making class and ceramics class
Textile class
Advanced tailoring class
Fashion design and fashion design concepts classes
Negotiation workshop
Gender and culture class
Building structures for your work workshop
Visual Merchandising practicum with Macy’s
CAD: Fashion design and illustration classes
Merchandising marketing class
Special Topics: Styling in Fashion class
History of Contemporary Fashion class
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:
 2008 Lincoln-Way East High School Graduate
 Senior, fashion design major, attending Columbia College Chicago
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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I am very creative and detail oriented. I am always highly motivated, work efficiently, follow
directions well, and work great with every type of people. I am great with time
management, meeting deadlines, and learning new skills quickly. I am able to work well
independently or in teams, along with being under pressure. My main interests are in styling
and visual merchandising. Lastly, I am always punctual, highly reliable, and always ready for a
new challenge.