Marjorie (Meg) Couch
- Fashion designer and illustrator
- Contact: couchmf@vcu.edu, seaofwishes@gmail.com
education
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (expected to graduate 2012)
- Fashion Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts; GPA: 3.8
- Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA
- General Studies, concentration in Visual Arts - Associate of Arts; GPA: 4.0
skills
- Two-Dimensional
- Researched trends and development of color ways to create mood and color boards, design presentations, and fashion forecasts.
- Developed design illustrations from concept sketches to final presentation pieces, meeting all deadlines.
- Rendered in gouache, colored pencil, marker, and digital mediums.
- Three-Dimensional
- Effectively developed, manipulated, and constructed numerous patterns.
- Constructed garments utilizing draping and patternmaking techniques.
- Tailored garments to fit models.
- Utilized hand crocheting techniques to construct garments and accessories.
- Technology
- Highly experienced with Adobe Creative Suite 4 software as a design, illustration, and presentation medium.
- Generated digital spec sheets and technical drawings.
- Knowledgeable about web design, including HTML and CSS coding skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.org software.
employment history
- Belk - Martinsville, VA
- September 2006 to June 2008; Sales Associate
honors
- Designed two looks for Virginia Commonwealth University Student Fashion Show (2011)
- Designed one look for a local eco fashion show in Richmond, VA (2010)
- Recipient of Dean's Scholarship (fall 2008-present)
- Maintained Dean's List status throughout entire college career
- Graduated summa cum laude from Patrick Henry Community College
- Received grand purchase prize (for this piece) in Patrick Henry Community College Student Art Show (spring 2008)
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