Ara Shin
Chippendale
Summary
Design background in Fashion and Textiles (B.Des), and hands-on experience at a bridal boutique. Skilled in bridal dress fitting, garment construction, and customer service. Proven ability to curate trend-related content and systematically organize product samples. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, ensuring smooth project execution, and supporting overall team efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Team Office Assistant
Samsung C&T Corporation Fashion
Seoul
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Researched brand-specific product information, and curated trend-related articles to support team projects.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
- Developed and organized color swatches using Adobe Illustrator.
- Photographed and organized purchased and designer-made samples into digital files for internal use.
- Set up the meeting room and arranged product samples in preparation for buyers and internal product review sessions.
- Organized clothing samples by season for storage, and easy access.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
Assistant
"Rose Rosa" bridal boutique
Seoul
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Handled dress maintenance tasks, including cleaning, bead recovery, and precise hand stitching, ensuring garments were ready for the wedding.
- Provided support with bridal hairstyling and dress selection.
- Maintained the front desk to greet customers, answer incoming calls, respond to emails, and handle other inquiries from customers.
- Assisted in setting up wedding photoshoot setups in a boutique, including arranging dresses, making bouquets, and adjusting lighting.
Backstage Assistant
"DDP" 2019 S/S HERA Seoul fashion week
Seoul
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with makeup, hair styling, and wardrobe selection to ensure the desired look was achieved.
- Assisted casting calls, fittings, and shows.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and leadership skills by effectively coordinating with team members to deliver successful fashion shows.
Education
Bachelor of Design - in Fashion And Textiles
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW10-2025
Fashion Business Management - Coursework Completed Through 2019
Fashion Institute of Technology
Seoul, Republic Of Korea03-2019
High School Diploma -
Admiral Farragut Academy
Florida, United State Of America06-2017
Skills
- Garment construction
- Pattern making and draping
- Custom clothing creation
- Hand sewing and finishing techniques
- Garment alterations
- Textile design
- Fabric cutting and fitting
- Fabric selection
- Trend research
- Customer service and fitting communication
- Skilled in floral arrangement
Languages
English
Professional
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Exhibiting Artist/Designer in Coex, "Craft Seoul 2022," in Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Created and exhibited a collection of bags, hair clips, cup coasters, and artwork featuring original textile designs made of tufting
- Curated art exhibits, selecting pieces that complemented each other for public display.
- Attended opening receptions to interact with guests and answer questions about exhibited works.
- Managed sales transactions and packaging at an exhibition, ensuring a smooth customer experience.
Accomplishments
Scarf and Tie Design Award 2023 at UTS
Overall Scarf Winner
Timeline
Design Team Office Assistant
Samsung C&T Corporation Fashion
06.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant
"Rose Rosa" bridal boutique
05.2019 - 12.2019
Backstage Assistant
"DDP" 2019 S/S HERA Seoul fashion week
10.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Design - in Fashion And Textiles
University of Technology Sydney
Fashion Business Management - Coursework Completed Through 2019
Fashion Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Admiral Farragut Academy
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