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Julianne Thibodeaux
Hometown: DeRidder, LA
Contact: jthib27@lsu.edu
OCCUPATIONAL GOAL
Assistant Designer for a high fashion firm in the U.S. and/or Europe.
EDUCATION
Present- Fall 2004 Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
- Major: Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising
- Concentration: Apparel Design
- Minors: Art History & Italian
- GPA: 3.23
- B.S. expected August 2008
Jan. 2006- Jan. 2007 Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- International Student Exchange Program, Study Abroad
- Fully immersed in Italian courses with 30,000 Italian students
July 2006 Polimoda Accademia della Moda, Fashion School, Florence, Italy
- Summer Study Program in Fashion Design
- All courses instructed in Italian
May 2005 Louisiana State University’s New York Field Study, New York, NY
- Participated in a structured educational experience for two weeks
- Visited various fashion industry centers throughout New York City
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan.2008(in Progress) Childrens’ Mardi Gras Krewe de Lyonesse, Baton Rouge
- Creating and designing four costumes, one Paricutin Volcano,three Deep Sea Vents
- Theme title: Wonders of the World
Present- Jan. 2004 Student Assistant to Museum Curator, LSU Textile and Costume Museum Baton Rouge
- Develop and install exhibits.
- 2005 exhibit: “Converting Commodity Bags—Recycling Circa 1940”
- Utilize knowledge of fabrications, historic textiles and construction skills
- Organize and plan museum events
- Keep all lines of communication with alumni and “Friends” of the Textile and Costume Museum
November 8, 2007 Participant, Fashion on 3rd, Baton Rouge
- Participant in fashion show displaying work of LSU students.
Oct.- Nov. 2007 Participant, Arts of Fashion, Miami, FL
- Participant in “Bitching Stitching Beach” master class and seminar
October 2007 Designer, Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show, Baton Rouge
- Garment design selected as one of forty final entries for the Annual Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show.
September 2007 Designer, LSU, College of Agriculture, Baton Rouge
- Created and designed the t-shirt for the College of Agriculture’s Annual “Welcome Back Burger Bash”
August 2005 Seamstress, Miss Teen USA 2005, Baton Rouge
- Volunteer wardrobe mistress
SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in English and Italian.
Computer: Proficient in the use of Mac and Windows software, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and the Internet.
Design: Skilled in pattern making, draping, construction and executing by means of industrial
standard equipment (JUKI, Bernina, Singer, Brother), illustration (pencil, pen, paint, pastels), evaluating textiles, designing concept/trend boards, sourcing, and trend forecasting.
ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORS AND AWARDS
-LSU Study Abroad Scholarship (Spring 2006- Fall 2006), One year study abroad and work study
-LSU Chancellor’s Aid Scholarship
-Dean’s List (2004)
-Louisiana TOPS Scholarship
-TOPS Performance Award
-LSU Valedictorian Award
ACTIVITIES
Delta Gamma Sorority Alumna; Film Club Italiano, President (2005); Les Voyageur (Ambassador) for the College of Agriculture (LSU); Agriculture Student Associations (LSU); Hemline at LSU, Charter Member; “Friends” of the Textile and Costume Museum Student Chapter, Student Coordinator; Up til’ Dawn; Alpha Zeta; Habitat for Humanity; Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA Summer Camp Counselor (5 years). Participant in Fashion Group International, Career Day, Dallas, TX (April 2007).
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