Profession / role:

Fashion Designer

Company / organisation:

Bachelor of Design, Fashion and Technology KPU

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Designer

I am looking to discover or buy

An Ethical Fashion Design Position

About me / About business or organisation:

Shelayne Mulholland has been designing and sewing since she was five. She discovered her passion for garment construction sewing dance costumes for the Creative Dance Association and Kayan Bellydance Troupe. Shelayne recently studied abroad at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. She will complete her Bachelor of Design, Fashion and Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in April 2014.

Career history / Company history:

Custom Designer
Fashion Design
September 2008 – Present (5 years 3 months)
• Produced garment samples and custom fit

• Stylized designs to meet forecasting, niche market aesthetic and client’s needs

• Coordinated meetings and met deadlines under pressure

• Designed/sewed costumes for Creative Dance Association and Kayan Belly Dance Troupe

• Organized Fashion Show Installation, showcasing personal collections
Program Leader
City of Burnaby, Parks and Recreation Services
January 2008 – Present (5 years 11 months)
• Scheduled programming and supply requests 8 weeks in advance

• Enthusiastically led activities for 60+ children daily

• Coached and evaluated volunteers weekly

• Developed visuals and presented at the city wide staff orientation
Production Intern
Osei-Duro
July 2013 – August 2013 (2 months)Accra, Ghana
• Created flats and specification packages, to improve quality control

• Coordinated workers in development and production of garments

• Conducted and facilitated dying of batik colour samples

• Sourced skilled handworker

• Corresponded with suppliers and seamstresses
Intern
Nicole Bridger Designs
April 2012 – December 2012 (9 months)
• Created flats and completed line sheets, cut sheets, pattern requests,
fabric/wholesale orders, quality control evaluation

• Managed sales/marketing at EPIC Sustainable Living Expo expanding client base

• Transported product, purchased equipment, and mediated communication between
Warehouse, factory and flagship store