Steven B.

Wheeler
111 Monticello Ave. Piedmont, CA 94611 Tel. 415.370.3125

Objective
To secure a design or assistant design position in the clothing industry. Interested in working as part of a strong design team for a globally-recognized brand. Highly motivated to learn all aspects of the apparel design industry, including web-based design management systems and industrial processes.

Web www.stevenbwheeler.net Email steven@stevenbwheeler.net

Skills
Extremely procient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design and image editing software, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Able to efciently communicate design ideas via apparel tech packs, sew samples, detailed technical ats, and sketches. Can create garments to spec. Experienced in creating pattern repeats and plaids, original artwork and color separations for graphic t-shirts and prints, as well as specifying colors using the Pantone Color Matching System. Very familiar in working directly with textiles and materials. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Education
B.F.A. Menswear Fashion Design; Photography Minor 2010 Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

Experience
Menswear designer, Smart Threads, Inc.; San Francisco, CA 2011-Present Design and develop apparel products for diverse markets, from activewear and surf/skate brands to private label at the national retail level. Research and identify trends in clothing, fabrication, textiles, color, etc. Create original artwork for graphic prints, applique, embroidery, as well as design of hangtags, woven labels, and logos. Create original yarndye plaids and pattern repeats for printed textiles. Source fabrics, washes, treatments, and trims. Spec garments and create tech-packs for overseas manufacturing, and follow up with sample creation and t and design changes. Attend design planning meetings with clients and senior staff. Dene target demographic, create line-plans and presentations. Tailor & Retail Sales Associate, Sean, Inc.; San Francisco, CA 2007-2010 Tailored and made alterations to high-end mens clothing, ensuring a superior t and satisfaction for the customer. Communicated directly with the owner and made suggestions regarding materials, construction and t for the house brand. Made suggestions and coordinated outts for clientele. Forged many new client relationships, strengthening repeat business. Detailed inventory tracking, shipping and receiving. Regional Brand Ambassador, Crunch Fitness; San Francisco, CA 2005-2007 Staffed, scheduled and managed eld marketing events designed to promote brand exposure and build up customer base. Followed rapidly-changing corporate marketing directives by reporting to and working directly with the Regional Marketing Manager. Submitted postevent reports and tracked leads. Researched upcoming events and submitted event proposals. Assistant Tailor, Ruth E. Couture; Eugene, OR 2000-2003 Trained as an apprentice during a summer internship and then hired full-time as an Assistant Tailor. Responsibilities ranged from basic alterations to creating custom clothing for clients. I was given the opportunity to learn t and proportion and to work with industrial machines and procedures.

Steven B. Wheeler
111 Monticello Ave. Piedmont, CA 94611 Tel. 415.370.3125

Professional References
Sean Cassidy, Owner of Sean, Inc. sdcassidy@gmail.com (917) 640-7262 199 Prince St. New York, NY 10012 Paolo Miranda, Store Manager at Sean, Inc. paolo@pm2co.com (415) 596-5809 (415) 474-7363 1749 Union St. San Francisco, CA 94123 John Bauernfeind, Full Time Faculty at Academy of Art University JBauernfeind@academyart.edu (415) 618.3802 (800) 544-2787 ext. 3802 79 New Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94105

Web www.stevenbwheeler.net Email steven@stevenbwheeler.net

Personal References
Ashley Blair blairashleyd@gmail.com (541) 653-1108 1975 Lawrence St. Eugene, OR 97401 Gareld Granett ggranett@gmail.com (415) 240-3359 438 W. Grand Ave. #509
Oakland, CA 94612