CV/Resume

NATALIA BERMEO

(917) 302-4961 | nataliabermeo1@gmail.com | LinkedIn | Portfolio

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology; SUNY, NYC

BFA degree in Fashion Design; Knitwear Specialization, Minor in Latin American Studies                                                                              05/23 

AAS degree in Fashion Design                                                                                                                                                                          12/20

Rhode Island School of Design; Providence, RI

BFA degree in Apparel Design                                                                                                                                                               09/16 - 05/17 

Work Experience

Artist in Residence | Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity | Banff, Canada.  02/24 - 03/24

- Resident Artist in the Indigenous Haute Couture: Digital Embellishments Residency Program led by D'Arcy Moses.

- Used Adobe Illustrator & photoshop skills to use laser engraving facilities & fiber dye facilities coordinating with faculty on campus.

Graphic Designer/Web Development | Freeport Marine Supply; Freeport, NY | 04/22 – Present

- Designed promotional material for marketing campaigns, sale promotions, and store displays.

- Managed a cross-departmental team for the company website’s rebuild from Magento to Shopify.

- Managed products through an internal system to publish 10k+ items into e-commerce platforms. 

Freelance Designer | Bermeo New York; Bay Wood, NY | 05/23 – Present

- Designed and executed 5 garments from concept, drafting, prototyping, fabrication, and documentation.

- Sourcing over 3 natural materials suppliers and cost-effective solutions that maintain the brand design.

- Maintaining calendars and timelines to execute all projects on time for clients and ongoing commissions.  

Studio Assistant | Teresita Fernández Studio; Brooklyn, NY | 06/20 - 07/21

- Collaborated on artwork production projects with rigid deadlines

- Managed supply orders and tracked inventory for upcoming projects

- Maintained organization in the studio through daily schedule and task logging

Achievements and Certifications

- Recipient of the Macy’s Bold Representation Award for Best Culturally Inspired Look (2023) 

- Future of Fashion Show (2023): Lineas Poeticas look selected for thesis show; Featured in Vogue Runway 

- Codecademy Front-End Development Certification: June 2023 - Present (IP)

Skills

Functional: Machine Sewing, Cutting, Patternmaking, Illustration, Technical Flats, Hand Knitting, Industrial & Home Machine Knitting, Leatherwork, Painting, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Photography, Fiber Dyeing

Computer/Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Canva, Shopify, Social Media Platforms, PLM, HTML, CSS, Liquid

Languages: Fluent in Spanish; Intermediate in French and Portuguese

Soft: Organization, Communications, Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Collaboration/Teamwork, Initiative, Analytical, Strong Work Ethic, Detail-Oriented, Creative, Entrepreneurial, Professional Presentation, Ambitious, Interested in Learning, Strong Believer in Equity and Inclusion