Masters of Arts, Design for Sustainability, Cum Laude
Savannah College of Arts and Design, Savannah GA, USA
- Human Centered Design
- Design Research
- Service and Interaction Design
- Sustainability Strategy
Graduate Training Program Merchandise Buyer
Truworths (pty)LTD, Cape Town, ZA
Ladies apparel
Bachelors of Arts, Applied Design
Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, Stellenbosh, ZA
Art Direction & Graphic Design
Fashion and Sustainability:
Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World
FutureLearn, London College of Fashion, Kering: Online
Designing C2C Certified Product for the Circular Economy
Cradle to Cradle Educational Course: Online
Sewing Course Level 1 & 2
Creative Hobbies, Cape Town, ZA
Pattern Making & Basic sewing
R E S U M E
Selected Skills
Education and Qualifications
Creative & Artistic: Sketching, Graphic Design,Pattern Design, Conceptualising, Art Direction, Illustrations, Infographics,
Visual design, Content creation
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Human-Centered Design:
Design thinking, Service design, Prototyping, User research, Service blueprint, Journey mapping, Ecosystem map, Facilitation, User testing, UX/UI, Behaviour science
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Sustainability Practices:
Environmental impact analysis, Circular economy, Biomimicry, Systems design,
Contextual research (quantitative &
qualitative data), Value proportions, CSR strategies, Waste management, Social innovation, campaigning
Computer Programs:
Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, UX Design, Sketch. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power point
Retail Merchandise:
Production management, Supply-chain,
Product life cycle analysis, Consumer behaviour, Garment construction, Sewing, Fashion design, Visual merchandising
Human Relations:
Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Co-creation, Collaboration, Goal oriented, Organisation, Positive Energy
Work Experience
Service Designer | Strategy Designer
2018- 2019
2015- 2017
2012- 2014
2019
2016
2018
2020
2015- 2018
2016- 2017
2019
2018- 2019
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
From Linear to Circular Program: Circular Economy Pioneer
- Selected participant in education collaboration program
- Circular economy principles, design for circularity
- Team work, collaboration innovation projects
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Truworths (Pty)LTD
Fashion Buyer- Female wear 12 categories portfolio
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- Design clothing, patterns, textile knowledge
- Research and Development, quality assurance, fitting
- Product life cycle analysis, supply chain, sourcing, negotiation
GreyC2, Non-profit Organization
Consulting Manager: Communication & Product
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- Creative leadership, art direction, marketing & communication strategy
- Social impact strategy and outcome analysis, facilitation of training projects
- Clothing development, production management, quality control
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Net Impact, Non-Profit Organization
Winner of 2019 Wear it Wise Competition
Campaign Leader and SCAD Chapter President
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- Design management, behavior change strategy, sustainable fashion education
- Communication, social media content creation: 65 ooo online outreach
- Live campaigning, organizing events: workshops, pop-ups, competitions: +500 student live outreach
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SCAD Slow Fashion Club
President & Founder
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- Leader of student organization: +50 members
- Create a collaborative space, manage projects and events
- Influence positive change, training members, facilitate workshops: mending, upcycle, sustainability principle, educational collaboration
Volunteering
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2017
2013- 2016
2015
Emergent Structures Non-profit Organization
Savannah, GA
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Net Impact Conference, Widen the Lens
Detroit, MI
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Dancing Dog Yoga, Yoga Assistant
Savannah, GA
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Satchidananda Ashram, Yoga LYT
Yogaville, VA
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Tybee Island Beach Clean Beach
Tybee Island, GA
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Robyn Grey, Sustainable Fashion Program
Cape Town, SA
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Sustainable Brothers & Sisters: Youth Organization
Stellenbosch, SA
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Plant the Seed Education Non-profit Organization
Cape Town, SA
