Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Fashion Technology Lab Outstanding Knitwear Award
Timeline
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Kara Coulter

San Francisco

Summary

Creative and innovative thinker with a passion for fashion and an eye for detail. Deep understanding of trend, color theory, and fabric selection, along with proficiency in sketching and computer-aided design. Committed to creating unique and trendsetting designs that resonate with diverse audiences. Aiming to bring fresh perspectives and creativity to the fashion industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stylist Assistant

Albright Fashion Library
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organizational manager of over 20,000 items in a 7,000 square foot showroom. Assisted Albright stylist in client fittings by curating specific looks for each client. Tailored designer garments, including Paco Rabanne, Saint Laurent, and Alexander McQueen, to restore their originality.

Technical Design Intern

Tommy Bahama Corporate
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted technical designers amongst 3 different teams in creating and updating measurement charts in PLM/Flex. Aided in developing construction specifications and updates. Led fit meetings and took notes on fit changes and any new measurements. Managed samples by taking measurements and updating in Flex PLM.

Sweater Design Intern

White House Black Market - CHICOS FAS
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Curated sketches, knit down requests, and tech packs for styles within different seasonal deliveries for the company. Communicated with vendors regarding styles, trims, yarn, and prototypes on a daily basis. Participated in meetings such as fit, merchandising, and design.

Fashion Intern

Jevon Terance Boutique
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Developed sewing, styling, and networking skills, as well as learned the process behind collection design, runway show launches, and design-to-runway logistics. Assisted in the development of three collections and managed three runway shows, including in New York City, New York for New York Fashion Week.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

The University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
05-2025

G.E.D. -

Magnificat High School
Rocky River, Ohio

Skills

  • Adobe Suite
  • Sweater Design
  • Technical Design
  • FLEX PLM Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Trend Research
  • Sketching
  • Styling
  • Draping
  • Sewing
  • Tailoring

Certification

  • Adobe Illustrator Certified
  • Dean’s List Recipient

Fashion Technology Lab Outstanding Knitwear Award

Sole Recipient of the Fashion Technology Lab Outstanding Knitwear Award for senior capstone collection. This award recognizes outstanding technique and skill in knitwear design.

Timeline

Stylist Assistant

Albright Fashion Library
09.2024 - 12.2024

Technical Design Intern

Tommy Bahama Corporate
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sweater Design Intern

White House Black Market - CHICOS FAS
01.2022 - 04.2022

Fashion Intern

Jevon Terance Boutique
05.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

The University of Cincinnati

G.E.D. -

Magnificat High School
Kara Coulter