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Lisa McRoberts

Lisa is a Graduate Student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Apparel
Design. Lisa is currently the owner of a local custom couture business
in which she has designed and created bridal, debutante, and evening
gowns since 1999. She is also the TAM Graduate Student Representative.

Education:

Louisiana State University - May, 2000

B.S. in Apparel Design

House of LeSage , Paris, France- November, 1997

Level One Couture Beading and Embroidery

Scholarly Awards:

2004-2005 Edith Spring Arnold Graduate Award Recipient

2003-2005 Graduate School Supplemental Award Recipient

2003-2005 School of Human Ecology Graduate Assistantship

2004 LSU Graduate School Student Travel Award Recipient

2004 LSU Graduate School Funds Recipient

Professional Honors:

2004 ITAA Conference Presenter “Competitiveness of the U.S. Apparel
Industry: A Qualitative Analysis”

2000-2003 Alpha Award Recipient- Custom Design

2002 ITAA Runway Participant, NY, NY.

2000 Fashion Group International of Dallas

1st Place- Special Occasion & 2nd Place- Weekend Design

Work Experience:

2000-2003 Krewe of Romany - Designed and created the Royal Court

Costumes - King, Queen, and Ball Captain

1996 Shelly Brunson - Hand-sewed designer pillows of exotic furs

1995 Karla King for Klarion Designs – Contract sewing

1995 Playmakers - Costumer

1994 Swine Palace Productions - Costumer

1994 Louisiana State University Theatre - Seamstress

1984-1988 Designed and created garments for local artist, Ann Marie Kenney

1984 Constructed custom-made silk dresses for Cynthia Couture

1984 Began sewing eveningwear and bridal gowns for the public

Favorites:
My husband Norman, my children Tori and Neal, my parents, my puppies Jacques and Tobey; my field of study - apparel design and couture; chocolate of any kind; blue and white porcelain; silk fabrics; tortoise shell; Dior, Channel, Gucci, Valentino, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, impressionism, watercolor, the beach, Paris and New York.