Profession / role:

Ethical Fashion Designer

Company / organisation:

Neashasha

Website (if you have one):

Neashasha.etsy.com

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Designer, Tutor, Consultant

I am looking to discover or buy

...my true and intended path in ethical fashion and livelihood in an artfull, meaning filled way

About me / About business or organisation:

When encountered by you, a part of me is reflected back to me. Where ever you are is where I could be too. We are all one, and one by one we join our truest nature to nurture our designs of this world. When you heal, I heal. When you feel peace I feel peace. When I am love you too are love. An energy fills us with will for weather and place. Empowering and surrendering is a practice for which we breathe and thrive. Fertile and rich with possibility and opportunity but all the while knowing that our mission is to rest and open to right where we are. There is nothing limiting our challenges to blossom and to fruit. The patterns in nature are our truth. We must listen and watch for our truest teachings as they are taught. Guiding our hearts while affirming our minds that to let go is extracting the truth that is already there. In heightened and aligned consciousness we agree to allow for our fears to diminish and for balance and prosperity to restore.

I am Gaia Neashasha Nesvacil. I have been on a journey that has brought me to a place of healing and alignment. Along this path I have surrendered to my inherent nature to create. I make visions tangible. I aspire to inspire. I design in every opportunity. The body is my canvas and textiles my paint. I am a fashion designer.

Career history / Company history:

Gaia Neashasha Nesvacil
pronounced (Guy-yay Nee-uh shha shha Ness vah sill)

1123 Randolf Street
Traverse City, Mi 49684
231-620-GAiA (4242)
gaia.inspired@gmail.com

ATTRIBUTES UPON RECOMMENDATION
"Courageous!" "What a delight." "Strong." "Centering."
"An old soul." "Motivational." "Socially & environmentally conscious."
"Creative and overflowing with talent." "An artist at life." "Brave."
"Hard working." "Honest and has a big heart." "Inherent essence of truth about her..."
"Gaia is a healer."

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ETHICAL FASHION DESIGNER
Neashasha, 2003 - 2008
-Consulting, Service, Sales
-Producer, Store Manager
-Designer, Director
-Coordinator/Organizer
-Visual Merchandiser

COMP SPECIALIST / MOCK-UP ARTIST / CREATIVE SERVICES
Clorox Corporation, Oakland, CA 2005 – 2006
-Maintain design environment challenges
-Project manage machetes from concept to completion
-Produce brand labels & art on product bottles and flats
-Meet daily project & shipping deadlines while managing inventory
-Production editing in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

DESIGN / PRODUCTION HOUSE ASSISTANT
Leah Artwear, Michigan Based 1994 – 2007
-Consulting, solving & delegating client issues, presenting to distributors
-Skilled operator of industrial, rolled hem serger & sewing machine
-Quality control of construction and trims
-Deadline management
-Train and mentor new hires on day to day tasks & responsibilities

SKILLS

• Insatiable curiosity, driven worker
• Fluency in Mac OS X, Windows, Filemaker Pro
• Mock-up/comp arts, packaging production
• Keen sense of color & style trends, pay meticulous attention to detail
• Team affluent & refined multi tasking skills
• Effective communication & public relations
• Pride in work ethic with a positive attitude and commitment to quality

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI
• Bachelor of Science – Apparel & Textile Design
• Comparison Study of the Rise and Fall of Western Empire – United Kingdom/Europe
• Volunteer time with local Non-profits (Father Fred Foundation, Little Artshram)

OTHER AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

Travel, Community, Primitive skill, Gardening for food, Water, Fixed gear biking, Farming animals, Textiles, Artful living, Culture and diversity, Homesteading, Volunteer time with local Non-profits

ALLOWING FOR
"...my true, intended path and livelihood to unfold in an artful, meaning filled way." GNN