COURTENAY PYBURNapparel design | digital design | production

C O N T A C T

courtenaypyburn.weebly.comLinked-in: Courtenay Pyburn

205-789-6670 (c) chpyburn@gmail.com

155 East 85th StreetApt 43

New York, New York10028

P R O F I L E

I believe each small task is used to create a bigger picture and each person in the industry plays a significant role in exceeding the standards set by the consumers. I am driven, determined, and dedicated to being successful in each opportunity set before me.

E D U C A T i o n

Auburn University, Auburn, AL Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2017

Major - Apparel Design and Production Management

Dean’s List - Fall 2015, 2016, 2017

GPA - 3.67

s k i l l s

Microsoft Word, ExcelRetail Technology

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator

SketchingProduction

Spec Packages Draping & Flat Pattern

Website Design Gerber (digital pattern making)

Blue Cherry

e x p e r i e n c e

Sales Associate - December 2017 - November 2018ETC.; Local accessories and ready to wear store; Birmingham, AL - Receive inventory, check in and manage quality control, enter new product into Lightspeed POS system - Communicate with brand representatives and designers on custom orders for clients - Facilitate all jewelry and clothing repairs received from customers - Manage inventory control, adjust quantities and discrepencies - Create on-brand email campaigns to advertise, import contacts into MailChimp - Assist customers with styling brands like Proenza Schouler, Isabel Marant, Rachel Comey, Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, The Great, etc. - Help plan, set up, and work events with designers like Marla Aaron, Eva Fehren, Cathy Waterman etc.

Production Intern - Summer 2017 MILLY; Women’s contemporary designer; New York City, NY - Assist trim buyer and design team on which trims to buy, create purchase orders, allocate trims to factories in NYC, and control trim inventory - Input fabric orders and inventory into Blue Cherry - Work with the head of production to enter bill of materials in Blue Cherry - Assist the Production Assistant with damages & returns, line sheets, spec sheets, etc. - Work with design and production to allocate sample garments from the pattern makers

Rotating Intern - Summer 2015HUNTER BELL; Women’s contemporary designer; New York City, NY - Assist sales manager with website orders and invoices - Control and maintain the inventory supply room - Work private shopping events and assist high-end clientèle - Prepare garments for shipment to retailers like Nordstrom, REVOLVE, Shopbop - Accumulate swatches, trims, and findings from various suppliers around Manhattan - Collaborate with the team to organize professional photo shoots for collections - Assist sample makers by sewing on buttons, zippers, hook & eyes, etc.

Creative Committee - Fall 2016-Spring 2017THE FASHION EVENT; AMDA annual fashion show fundraiser - Create flyer's, save the date cards, mood boards that are cohesive with the theme - Work with social media committee to create content that is appealing & interesting - Work with public relations committee promote the fashion show - Help decorate, set up, check in models, style, greet vendors, etc. day of the show

M e m b e r s h i p

Apparel Merchandise & Design AssociationMember - Fall 2014-Fall 2017

Social Sorority - Kappa DeltaVice President - Membership - Fall 2014-Fall 2017 - Communicate with Panhellenic and Nationals on membership changes - Plan, budget, and design each day of formal recruitment - Create events for members to attend in order to retain membership

H O N O R S

Kappa Omicron Nu, College of Human Sciences

Honor Society

The National Society of Leadership & Success

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

p e r s o n a l

Willingness to learnAbility to work with a team

Leadership abilityTime management

Strong work ethicProactive mindset

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