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EDUCATION

Auburn University
B.S. (August 2018)
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Major in Apparel Design and Production
Minor in Studio Art with a focus on drawing and illustration

SKILLS

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Fashion illustration
Technical flat
Spec pack
Digital textile design
Engineered digital print
Home/Industrial sewing
Patternmaking
Draping
Hand sewing
Traditional art media

2D/3D CAD

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Gerber System
Procreate
Sketch Up

GENERAL

Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DESIGN INTERN AT WEISSMAN'S DESIGNS FOR DANCE

Summer 2018| St. Louis, MO

Along with shadowing, given real industry experience and the opportunity to create and submit costume designs for future line adoption.

ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGNER AT CREATIVE PRINCIPALS

July 2017-Present| Cincinnati, OH

While enrolled as a student, provided freelance design for the design firm Creative Principals.

Created costume designs for the grand opening of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi in July 2018
Created character designs, uniform design concept sketches, and product concepts for an indoor theme park in Doha.
Edited existing renderings for an event in Saudi Arabia.
Developed two illustrations for a military museum concept.
Researched and organized theme boards for multiple museums and events.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AND UNDER ARMOUR INTER-DEPARTMENTAL RESERACH TEAM

August 2017-May 2018 | Auburn, AL

Provided all illustration, sketches, and designs for 3D printing project exploring the possibilities of integrating the technology into apparel. The team included representatives from Auburn's Industrial Design and Fashion programs.The project was presented to Under Armour at their headquarters in May 2018.

YMA FASHION SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Fall 2017

Winner of a National competition exploring the weaving of digital technology with shopping to improve a traditional fashion retailer's competition against increasing online shopping competitors.

FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR AT THE BRAND EXPERIENCE

January 2017 | Cincinnati, OH

While enrolled as a student, provided freelance design for the marketing firm The Brand Experience.

Created thumbnail concept sketches that were included in a winning pitch for the One World Observatory in New York City.

SHADOWING: AUBURN DOCTORAL CANDIATE DAWN MICHAELSON

Spring 2016 | Auburn, AL

Exploring combination of kinesiology and functionality in athletic apparel to improve health and lifestyle of female athletes.

SHADOWING: FREELANCE CONCEPT ARTIST NATHANIEL WEST

July 2017 | Los Angeles, CA

Learning the process of how to create successful concept artwork that evokes an emotional response.

Brett Hawke, Auburn Swimming and Diving Head Coach

"Nothing suprises me about Zoe because she excels in everything she does"

HONORS AND AWARDS

ACADEMIC

Auburn University Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (2018); awarded to student-athlete to shows highest level of achievement in their academic studies
NCAA Winter Post Graduate Scholarship (2018); awarded to student-athletes in their last year who excel athletically and academically
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, (member 2014-present); top 20% of class with a minimum 3.4/4.0 GPA
Auburn Top Tiger (2014, 2015 2016); awarded to AU student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0+ over the previous year
SEC Academic Honor Roll (2014, 2015, 2016); GPA 3.0+ for previous three semesters
Dean’s List, College of Human Sciences (2015, 2016); GPA 3.75+ and enrolled in 12+ credit hours
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2015, 2016); completed at least 75 credit hours and ranked in top 7.5% of class.
Phi Kappa Phi Most Outstanding Second-Year Award (2016); second-year students attaining the highest scholastic record on a University-wide basis
Stanley Louis Sugar Memorial Scholar Award (2015, 2016); highest GPA on the Auburn Swimming and Diving Team
Academic All American (2015, 2016); GPA 3.3+
Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society, member (2015- present); varsity letter winner and GPA of 3.4+
James T Pursell Tigers Champs/Life Skills Award (2015); awarded for highest amount of community service involvement of all the athletic teams at Auburn University

ATHLETIC

2017-2018

SEC Team Member (Top 8 finishes in 800 free relay.)
5th Fastest Swims in Auburn History (400 IM and 500 Free).
8th Fastest Swims in Auburn History (1000 Free)

2016-2017

NCAA Championships Qualifier in the 500 free (33rd), 1650 free (32nd), 400 IM (27th) and 800 free relay (17th).
SEC Team Member (Top 16 finishes in 500 free and 400 IM and Top 8 Finishes in 1650 free and 800 free relay.
5th Fastest Swims in Auburn History (400 IM and 500 Free).
8th Fastest Swims in Auburn History (1000 Free)
World Championship Trial Qualifier (400 IM, 200 IM, 400 Free, 1500 Free)

2015-2016

NCAA Championships Qualifier in the 500 free (65th), 1650 free (33rd), 400 IM (42nd) and 800 free relay.
SEC Team Member (Top 16 finisher in 400 IM and Top 8 Finisher in 1650 free).
Olympic Trial Qualifier (400 IM, 200 IM and 400 Free).
10th Fastest Swim in Auburn History (1650 Free).

2014-2015:

SEC Team Member in the 500 Free (29th), 400 IM (15th), 1650 Free (17th) and 800 free relay.
NCAA Team Member (800 Free Relay)
Bradley Ernest Schade Freshman Unity Award (given to Freshman who is able to have an immediate impact on the team, and who’s excellence bridges the gap between incoming freshmen and upperclassmen).