PIPER BLACKCOMPUTER SKETCHING

TH12SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Summary: A creative and ambitious Apparel Manufacturing Management student with the following skills:- Photoshop - Word - Textile Sourcing - Merchandising- Illustrator - PowerPoint - Sewing, Pattern and Making - Marking and Grading- Computerized Flat Sketching - Excel - Marketing - Textile Science Knowledge

Education: FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Associate of Arts Degree Grad date: April 2010Major: Apparel Manufacturing Management

University of San Diego San Diego, California Bachelor in Visual Arts Grad date: Dec 2006Major: Visual Communications Minor: Business Administration- Averaged a G.P.A. 3.75 - Received Magnum Cum Laude- Emphasis on New Media and Conceptual Art

Work Experience:Billabong Irvine, CADesign Internship April 2010 - Present- Create original merchandise pages for wholesale buyers.- Update CADs efficiently and correctly to merchandiser’s specifications.- Assist Juniors and Swimwear designers in trend research and creative development. - Aided Junior and Swimwear designers and merchandisers in Design for Humanity fashion show needs.

Salon 9 New York, NYShowroom internship Dec 2008 - April 2009- Assisted showroom executives with line presentation and sales for Red Carter, Sandybottoms, Glam, Zimmermann, SYLA, Mara Hoffman, and Brette Sandler. - Organized and ran Zimmermann, Red Carter, and Brette Sandler sample sale.- Effectively supported account executives with all personal relations and marketing needs for Red Carter, Sandybottoms, and Glam. - Collected fundamental information for brand expansion.

Bogner New York, NYSales Associate and Key Holder Oct 2008 - Nov 2009- Helped open the first Bogner flagship store in the U.S.- Implemented an efficient management system, collaborated seasonal store orders, and created weekly sales report. - Communicated the luxury ski and resort brand to new and existing clientele. - Participated in hosting and organizing the Bogner grand opening. - Converted store into a showroom in February and assisted account representatives with merchandising, sample modeling, sales, and meeting all accounts needs.

James Perse New York, NYSales associate and dual key holder Aug 2007 - Oct 2008- Promoted the clean and casual lifestyle of James Perse using multi-media approaches.- Provided consistent support and attentiveness to our valued customers. - Fulfilled managerial duties in both the men’s store and women’s store.

References / Work Samples: Available upon request

Los Angeles, California(303) 579-8001 piper.black23@gmail.com

Spring/Summer 2011

Sandy Toes & Skinny Dipping

Sandpiper is a luxury swimwear line designed for free spirited, trendsetting women from all around

the world.

At Sandpiper being a woman means more than justschlepping over to Target to purchase an ill-fitting swimsuit

on the clearance rack. It means knowing your body, having a keen sense of fashion, and not settling for anything less than the perfect fit and style that will compliment your lavishly

planned holiday.

A Sandpiper woman is a free spirited woman ages 25-40 years old, and although she has large responsibilities in the work-place, she attempts to take advantage of any sick days, holi-days, and business trips to jet off to an exotic beach, Black-

berry in hand.

She may find herself one summer basking in the rays on a pebbly beach in Nice and then next holiday find herself on a white sandy beach in the Whitsunday Islands. A Sandpiper

woman isn’t afraid to stand out in the crowd, live spontaneously, and spend lavishly.

Needless to say, Sandpiper’s stylish silhouettes, innovative designs, and bright pops of color in this Spring and Summer’s

2011 collection, Sandy Toes & Skinny Dipping, will have women gushing and men’s tongues dragging on the floor.

TRENDSknotting

tribal prints

zippers

mesh

peek-a-boo

COMPETITORS

* Founded in 1991 by Australian sisters, Nicky and Simone.*Original vision, sophisitcated femininity, strong silhouettes, clever color combinations, and delicate original prints*Internationally at the forefront of swiwear fashion

*Founded in 2005 by Parson’s School of Design

graduate, Brette Sandler*Sophisticated metroplitan approach to swimwear with

body-conscious constructin, and fashion

mindide attention to print, color, and hardware.

* Founded in 2000 by Parsons School of Deignture pieces, vibrant prints, and innovative silhouettes.*Pulls her inspiratin from nature, world travel, and fantasy.

* Luxury Swimwear

* XS-S-M-L

* Wholesale: $35-$75

* Retail: $70-$150

177-1U

325-3U 326-5U

97-1U

black32-9U

144-1U 302-3U

96-6U

196-1U156-3U

329-3U

258-6U

white

MERCHANDISEPLAN

Best Sellers

#SPSB0112“DAISY”PASSION

#SPSC0312“CARI”

PASSION

#SPSC0312“CARI”

MERMAID

#SPSO0112“FINN”STEEL

#SPST0112“RAMONA”PASSION

#SPSC0112“SAMM”STEEL

#SPSA0112“KIWI”

PASSION

Best Sellers

#SPSO0312“Brooks”

PASSION

#SPSC0212“LOLLY”

FOG

#SPSB0212“RAEGAN”SUNSHINE

#SPSA0312“MCKENNA”

PASSION

#SPSA0212“RAYA”

MERMAID

#SPSP0212“ANNIE”PUNCH

#SPST0212“SAWYER”

BLACK

color &fabric story

PRINT

PRINT

PRINT

PRINT

PRINT

PRINT

PASSION

STEEL

PUNCH

FOG

SANDY

MERMAID

MARSHMELLOWCW

FOGCW

PUNCHCW

STEELCW

SUNSHINECW

BLACKCW

MERMAIDCW

OLIVECW

SANDYCW

PASSIONCW

#SPST0112“TASSLE”Tie dye towl100% CottonWholesale: $75

Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

#SPST0212“TRIBE”Tribal print100% CottonWholesale: $75

Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

#SPSB0112“DAISY”Bandeau w/ triangle cutout80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $45XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

#SPSO0112“FINN”One Piece w/ triangle cutout80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $50XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

#SPSO0312“Brooks”Monokini w/ triangle cutout80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $50XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

#SPSC0112“SAMM”Triangle cutout coverup100% SILKWholesale: $75XS-S-M-L1-2-2-2Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Knot

Your

Swimsuit

#SPSB0212“RAEGAN”Knotted bandeau80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $45XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

Knot

Your

Swimsuit

#SPST0112“RAMONA”Retro high waisted triangle80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $45XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

Knot

Your

Swimsuit

#SPST0512“FIONA”Knotted triangle80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $45XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

Knot

Your

Swimsuit

#SPSC0212“LOLLY”Cowl neck hoodie coverup100% COTTONWholesale: $75XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

Love

Triangle

See

Right

Through

You

#SPST0212“SAWYER”Triangle w/ mesh80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $45XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

See

Right

Through

You

#SPSO0212“JACKSONA”One piece w/ mesh80% Polimide Nylon/20% ElastaneWholesale: $50XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

See

Right

Through

You

#SPSP0212“ANNIE”Beach Pant80% SILK / 20% COTTONWholesale: $75XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

See

Right

Through

You

#SPSC0312“CARI”Sheer rag coverup100% SILKWholesale: $75XS-S-M-L1-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

#SPSA0312“MCKENNA”Tribal beach bag100% COTTONWholesale: $351-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

#SPSA0112“KIWI”Straw beach tote100% STRAWWholesale: $351-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012

#SPSA0212“RAYA”Straw beach hat100% STRAWWholesale: $351-2-2-1Delivery Date: January 15, 2012