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Megan Hollister

Megan Hollister

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Designer-Js Group

  • Education

    • Warsaw Central High School

      2011 - 2017
      HS diploma Senior

      Activities and Societies: Fall Cheerleading Class Secretary Score Keeper for all level wrestling teams While in HS I am currently taking courses at GCC in Batavia in the Fashion Design program. As of now I have taken five classes, and will continue through next year as a senior prior to attending college. Currently I am also Class Secretary and participate in Fall Cheer leading as well as score keeping for all levels of wrestling teams.

    • Fashion Institute of Technology

      2019 - 2021
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Fashion/Apparel Design

      Activities and Societies: Honor Society Graduated May 2021 with BFA in Fashion Design Minor in Art History Haute Couture Sewing Certificate

    • Polimoda

      2017 - 2018
      Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Fashion Design

      One year Study abroad through The Fashion Institute of Technology in Florence, Italy. Spending Freshman year in the Fashion Design Program at Polimoda.

    • Fashion Institute of Technology

      2017 - 2019
      Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Fashion Design

      Activities and Societies: Honor Society Spring 2018-present Fashion Design student at Fashion Institute of Technology. Working towards a BFA in Fashion Design, Minor in Art History and Haute Couture Sewing Certificate. Completing AAS in Fashion Design in the Spring of 2019.

    • Genesee Community College

      2015 - 2017
      Fashion Design Fashion Design HS student

      HS student currently taking classes through the ACE program while in High School.Courses taken-Apparel Draping I and IIFashion IllustrationApparel ConstructionPrinciples of TextilesDrawing 110Principles of Fashion MerchandisingFashion Trends and Designs Fashion Industry TechnologiesEnglish 101

  • Experience

    • Darien Lake Resort

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2018
      Retail Sales

      My responsibilities at Darien Lake Theme park are as a Seasonal employee when the park is in session. These include sales, stocking merchandise, inventory, cashier, Ticket master sales for the theme parks concert venue.

    • Christina Otaviana

      Sept 2018 - Nov 2018
      Intern

      Drape garments, hand sew beading as directed, assist in fitting modelsassist at look book and studio photo shootsrun errands in garment district as directed

    • Fashion Institute of Technology

      Sept 2018 - May 2021
      Academic Tutor

      Tutor students upon request in tutoring center for Academic success.Tutoring students in all levels of design, draping, sewing, fashion illustration, Art History, English and more.

    • Zac Posen

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Intern

      Drape garments for review by design team, photograph and put in Photoshop for reviewassist in pattern making room as neededsource fabrics and run errands in garment district as instructed

    • Donna Langmon Costumes

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Summer Intern

      Summer internship in costume studio, assisting in creation of costumes for Broadway shows Hamilton, Aladdin, The Lion King and more. Errands to garment district to source fabrics and deliveries of costumes to theater for productions.

    • Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

      Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
      Fashion show dresser

      Selected as a student volunteer to dress models as directed for CFDA and assist backstage at the event

    • The Danes

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

      Assist in all aspects of the daily operations of the Design Atelier as directed by the Designer.

      • Design Assistant

        May 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Fashion Design Intern

        Jan 2021 - May 2021

    • Mood Fabrics

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Sales Associate

      Assisted customers in choice and purchase of designer fabrics

    • Randi Rahm Couture Atelier

      Feb 2022 - Jan 2024
      Assistant Designer-Design/Production Coordinator

    • JS Group

      Jan 2024 - now
      Associate Designer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Haute Couture Sewing Certification

      Fashion Institute of Technology
      May 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Megan Hollister
      ACWC Fiber Arts Scholarship - Mar 2016 ACWC Fiber Arts Scholarship- A one year apprenticeship with a Fiber Arts Master to advance my sewing experience to better myself for a career in Fashion design Evening/ Bridal Fashions.
    • Awarded to Megan Hollister
      Retail Department "Employee of the year" Management,Darien Lake Theme park Sep 2015 Awarded Employee of the year my first season as an employee in the Retail Department at Darien Lake theme park.
    • Awarded to Megan Hollister
      Genesee Community College Fall 2015 Dean's list Genesee Community College Fall Dean's list for Part-time students during Junior year of High School
    • Awarded to Megan Hollister
      Genesee Community College Fall 2016 President's List Genesee Community College Named to Fall 2016 Presidents list for full time students. Taking four classes while a senior in High School

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Scorekeeper

      Issued by Warsaw HS Wrestling team on Nov 2012
      Warsaw HS Wrestling teamAssociated with Megan Hollister

    • Dance instructor

      Issued by Just Gotta Dance on Sept 2015
      Just Gotta DanceAssociated with Megan Hollister