Suzanne Kanana
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced in the fashion industry with a strong aptitude for material sourcing and client liaison, complemented by ethical awareness and compliance with ethical manufacturing standards. Proficient in CAD for fashion design, manual pattern making, and garment construction, showcasing innovative thinking and adaptability in style evolution. Demonstrates expertise in fashion forecasting, creative vision, and technical drawing proficiency, with a deep understanding of textile knowledge and sustainable design advocacy. Adept at visual merchandising, product development, and strategic planning, ensuring quality assurance and efficient production planning. Career goals include advancing sustainable practices and promoting ethical fashion design.
Creative Fashion Design Intern with knack for innovative design and hands-on experience in producing trend-setting collections. Excelled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring fresh ideas to life, resulting in standout pieces featured in university showcases. Recognised for ability to quickly adapt to evolving fashion trends and deliver unique, high-quality designs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fashion design intern
Anja Fashion
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Contributed to successful fashion shows by assisting in model fittings and garment alterations.
- Assisted in managing social media platforms resulting in increased brand awareness.
- Pitched unique designs at team meetings that were often incorporated into final products.
Fashion design intern
Bidii 411 Tailors
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared garments for presentations which enhanced visual appeal during client meetings.
- Updated garment specification sheets, aiding the smooth communication between design and production teams.
- Studied competitor brands closely leading to more competitive product development strategies.
- Developed creative design concepts for upcoming collections.
Education
GED - Information Technology
Zetech University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2025 - 04.2025
Diploma - Fashion Design And Clothing Technology
Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Laverna Girl's High School
Nairobi, Kenya 02.2017 - 03.2021
Skills
- Textile science knowledge
- Customer oriented approach
- Fitting procedures
- Fabric draping
- Textile understanding
- Basic tailoring
- Manual pattern making
- Clothing technology awareness
- CAD programme familiarity
- Fashion styling aptitude
- Draping techniques knowledge
- Visual merchandising instincts
- Haute couture appreciation
- Ethical manufacturing standards compliance
- Adaptability in style evolution
- Portfolio presentation
- CAD for fashion design
- Innovative thinking
- Ethical awareness in fashion
- Seamstress techniques
- Innovative design proposals
- Knowledge of fabric dyeing
- Cultural awareness in design
- Garment fitting capabilities
- Flat sketching
- Digital printing technology
- Fashion history knowledge
- Technical drawing proficiency
- Use of measuring tools
- Garment construction
- Sewing machine operation
- Trend analysis
- Material sourcing
- Pattern cutting
- Excellent communication
- Technical drawing
- Creative thinking
- Quality Control
- Trend forecasting
- Budget management
- CAD software proficiency
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Persuasive negotiation
- Client consultations
- Textile knowledge
- Sketching techniques
- Garment fitting
- Digital Design
- Colour theory
- Data Entry
- Schedule management
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate
English
Native
Swahili
Native
Japanese
Elementary
Certification
Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing technology from Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts
Certificate in Information Technology from Zetech University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GED - Information Technology
Zetech University
01.2025 - 04.2025
Fashion design intern
Anja Fashion
08.2024 - 11.2024
Fashion design intern
Bidii 411 Tailors
09.2023 - 11.2023
Diploma - Fashion Design And Clothing Technology
Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts
09.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Laverna Girl's High School
02.2017 - 03.2021
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