Fashion Design Electronic Career Portfolio

Knicole Omotosho

Table of Contents

• Introduction………………………………………Slide 3• Interests…………………………………………….Slide 4• Career Summary…………………………Slides 5-15• Job shadowing Experience………..Slides 16-18• Personal (My profile) Summary….Slides19-27• References……………………………………Slides 28

Fashion Design

• To me, to be a fashion designer you need to be hard working, have a positive attitude, able to multitask and more. Also if you’re working with a team you need to be sociable and able to work well with others.

Interests

• I am interested in being a fashion designer, because I like the different styles, the different patterns, the different varieties of clothes that are made.

Career Cluster Pathway

• This (below) is a chart of choices for pathways. Different careers fall in different pathways, my career is Fashion Design, which is in Arts & Humanities Pathway.

Plan of Study Grades 10th-12th

10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Lit Comp 10 America Lit World Lit

Math 2 Math 3 Math 4

Biology Chemistry Human Anatomy

American Gov’t U.S History Economics

Spanish I/II Spanish III/IV Aerobics

Yearbook Staff Yearbook staff Yearbook Staff

Lifetime Sports Lifetime Sports Lifetime Sports

Drama Art Weight

Educational Requirements Beyond High School

• Training and experience are required at different levels to be successful in different occupations.

• One to two years post-secondary training In fashion design, seeking individuals with a two-year or four-year degree who know the areas of textiles, fabrics, ornamentation, and fashion trends well.

Overview of Career Choice• Customizes originals or one of a kind.• Sows sections to create clothing or a sample.• Is a leader, because they direct people who

draws, cuts patterns and who construct samples or finished garments.

• Attends fashion shows, looks at fashion trends and style to make their look unique.

• Looks over sample garments and changes designs to fulfill their desired look.

Work Activities

• Attends fashion shows• Makes special made garments• Being understood by others• Being indoors most of the time• Integrates information• Sketches rough and detailed drawings of apparel

and accessories.• Uses colors and different patterns• Is great in academics.

Working ConditionsInterpersonal Physical

Requires one to, two to four year post-secondary training in fashion design

Seeing clearly at a distance

Two to Four year degree Seeing clearly up close

Has knowledge in textiles, fabrics, and material type

Speaking clear enough to be understood by others

Finding and knowing the language of other people

Working Conditions

Performance Hours/Travel

Handle loads Irregular Hours

Revises samples thoroughly

Overnight Travel

Pays attention to stitch work

Overtime Work

Has to be understood by others

Helpful High School Classes

• English, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Advanced Math, American Government, World History, U.S. History, Economics, Physical Education, Introduction to Visual Arts and Related Careers, Multi-Media Applications in Art, Photographic Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Two-Dimensional Art

Education• Education training and experience are required at

different levels for success in different occupations.• One to two years post-secondary training in fashion

design.• Employers seek individuals with a two-year or four-

year degree.• Knowledgeable in the areas of textiles, fabrics,

ornamentation, and fashion trends.• Graduating from one of the many fashion design

programs in the U.S. could help you land an entry-level position at a design house.

WagesUnited States Georgia

Starting- N/A $22,720 or $10.92 hr

Medium-(Average)

Annual Wage $71,170

$46,130 or $22.18 hr

Hourly Wage $34.22Annual Range $41,950 to $89,550

Top N/A $68,670 or $33.01 hr

United States Georgia

Outlook Stable. The employment change from 2006 to 2016 is estimated to be +5%.(The National average for all occupations is +13%)

IncreasingAnnual growth rate is estimated to be 38%

Employment Small occupationThis was a small occupation in the United States, employing 20,411 workers in 2006.(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)

80 were employed in this occupation

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Job Shadow

• I job Shadowed Ultimate Graphics Plus, a place that sews tutus, makes accessories, sells accessories, screens shirts, embroiders and does other things that contribute to fashion design and being a fashion designer.

Interview: My 5 Questions and Answers

• How long have you been doing this? “2 months to 8 yrs off and on.”

• Do you like this job? “Yes.”• Do you bring work home to accomplish a due

date? “Sometimes but I don’t have to.”• Do you like the business? “Yes.”• Did you think you would be doing this as your

career after high school? “No.”

Job Shadowing Summary

• I liked the experience overall. I think it really helped on my judgment to do something in this career. It is hard work and it has its slow days. I would love to have this experience again.

Knicole Omotosho607 Roper Street

Douglas, GA 31533Cell-(912) 592-6944 House-(912) 331-0455

knicoleo@gacollege411.orgk123oo@yahoo.com

January 8, 2011

To whom it may concern: Hello, my name is Knicole Omotosho, and I currently attend George Washington Carver Freshman Campus. I am currently in the FBLA club and FCCLA club. I joined because I wanted to learn more about business and being social which will help my career out a lot as I plan to pursue a career in Fashion design. Fashion design to me is about style, coordination, technique and many other things. I like to be in quiet places so I can concentrate on the different styles that are going on, so I can concentrate on the sketches I am drawing, and putting my imagination to work. World history is a strong subject of mine, because you can look at the different cultures and incorporate a new style, design and new look from them. A fashion designer does many things like sews, brings new styles to the world, provides a variety of clothes, and etc. To be a fashion designer one must be able to work with a team at times, being able to be a leader, has great listening skills, being able to speak in a large group or crowd, and is able to be understood. In this career you have to take and make risks to see results, to see progress. I think I have many qualities to become a very success full fashion designer. I have a very great sense of style and I am able to coordinate it very well. I feel as though when I take my career in fashion design I will make an impact because of the way I’ll bring my collections to the world.

KNICOLE OMOTOSHO 607 Roper Street

Douglas, GA 31533 (912) 592-6944

knicoleo@gacollege411.org GOAL To obtain a position as a fashion designer

WORK EXPERIENCE Phone Operator, A-1 Tosin Towing Orlando, FL Summer 2008 Duties: Answered phones

Child Care Assistant, Precious Jewels Early Learning Center Douglas, GA Summer 2010

Duties: Supervised children ages 1-2, served snacks, changed diapers and clothing; instructed children in colors, reading skills, numbers, etc.

EDUCATION George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Douglas, GA 2010- Present

Coffee Middle School, Douglas, GA 2007-2010 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Track Basketball Cross country REFERENCES Angela Haynes 410 Pinecrest Drive Douglas, GA 31535-5000 (912) 331-0440

Brandy Barlow 1020 South Gaskin Avenue Douglas, GA 31533 (912) 383-5391

Coach Chika Wilson 1020 South Gaskin Avenue Douglas, GA 31533 (912) 381-4781

Colleges of Interest for Fashion Design

• Bauder College: Atlanta, GA• Brenau University: Gainesville, GA• Georgia Southern University: Statesboro, GA• The Savannah College of Art and Design:

Savannah, GA• Art Institute of Atlanta: Atlanta, GA

Honors, Awards, etc.

• Honor Roll: Pre-k through 3rd grade, 5th grade through 9th grade.

• Perfect attendance: Pre-k through 4th, 6th grade.• Trojan Award(Athletics-Cross Country): Having

a 90 average during this season• Most Improved(Athletics-Cross Country):

Improving the most out of my teammates throughout the season

9th Grade Report Card

for 1st Semester

Perfect attendance 2009-2010, 8th grade Report Card

My Designs

Leadership Experiences

• Attended the Athens, GA leadership conference (November 2010)

Community Service

• (October 2010)- Satilla Fall Festival: FBLA• (November 2010)- Head start Fall Festival :

FBLA

References

• http://www.google.com/• http://www.gacollege411.org/