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Lauren Rose

Alexis Scholz

  
The Sydney Institute has over the past two years added to my skills and expertise in a creative and dynamic arena.

My passion is swimwear, and the pursuit of the ultimate swimwear design.  As a keen surfer and water sports enthusiast, I can empathise with the need to develop swimwear with style and function in mind.

I work well as part of a team and also individually to produce work of a high standard.  As an organised person who pays attention to detail, along with my strong communication and negotiation skills, I am striving for a successful career in production management.  Through gaining patternmaking and sewing machine skills I have developed a sound knowledge of the fashion manufacturing process.

My experience as a result of the student workplacement program has been at Carla Zampatti, Rugged Earth, Nelder Jones, Full Bloom and Running Bare.

My other interests are in millinery.  For the past 2 years I have been studying the Headwear Manufacturing course at East Sydney campus.  I enjoy creative, fun, fabric hats for the beach.

As a lover of the outdoors, adventure and travel, I have a strong, environmental awareness and would enjoy working with a company that uses environmentally friendly production and products.

    
Whilst studying at the Sydney Institute, East Sydney campus, I have developed skills in many aspects of the fashion manufacturing process.  These skills include product development, sourcing fabrics and accessories, patternmaking, quality control and sample garment machining.

The training was very realistic because of the way students had the opportunity to put their acquired skills to the test through the student workplacement program.

I was given the opportunity to work in a variety of host companies during the course.  These companies were Aztec Rose, Carla Zampatti, Events, Charlie Brown, Aboud Apparel, and Mim Design.

I believe that my strengths are that I am a motivated, enthusiastic person who is always willing to learn and can work individually or in a team.  I enjoy a challenge!

    
The Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing has introduced me to all aspects of the fashion production process.

I have developed skills in product development, patternmaking, accessorising and sample machining.

As a result of this training, I would like a career working as a design room assistant or patternmaker.

Maria Ricciardo

  
Hello! I’m Maria Ricciardo.

In studying the Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing I’ve developed a strong interest in all aspects of fashion production, particularly product researching, range development and sample garment making.

I have learned many skills during this course – manual and computerised patternmaking and grading, product research and development; sample cutting, machining, tailoring, marketing fundamentals, workplace communication and efficient self-management.

My main objective is to further develop my skills and make a markable contribution to the success of the company for which I work.

I take all requests with a positive & enthusiastic approach. I am organised and work well in a team as well as individually. I am more than willing to learn and I have excellent communication skills. I am honest and would be a reliable asset to any company.

  
I am driven by the idea of a uniquely created garment with a focus on perfectly individualised fit and finishes. Made to measure is therefore an area of the fashion industry that I would like to pursue employment. I have enjoyed product design and research, sourcing the most appropriate fabrics and accessories for the design and budget.

Work placement at Akira Isogawa, Charlie Brown / Lili, Kerry Mc Gee, Nelder Jones, Jonathon Ward Couture and Karen Torrisi have all given me a great insight into this particular area of fashion. Throughout my encounters at these companies I have been able to gain knowledge of design and patternmaking room procedures including both Gerber and Lectra technology. I also accumulated a great insight into the production operations and marketing areas.

I would like to gain employment in an evening and bridal wear company, as I have unique eye for design and style. I have a strong willingness to learn and achieve.

 

Rolande Margi

  
My main interests in the fashion industry are within the areas of research and product development, with an emphasis on the creative use of colour.

Through the student workplacement program, which is part of the Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing, I was given the opportunity to work in a variety of fashion companies – Akira Isagowa, Andiamo, Running Bare, Hound Dog, Nelder Jones and the Discovery Group.

At these companies I was able to put into practise the various skills learned at college as part of the Diploma; skills such as sample cutting, quality control, records management and finishing of sample garments.

These experiences have also helped me to plan my career future, possibly in the evening wear market. I would like to be able to start in a job where I could gradually work my way up to higher positions.