Born in Michigan and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Caroline loved her time in Chicago but is thrilled to be living back in Richmond. Skilled in fashion and accessory design, pattern making, construction, tech packs and CAD flats, and inventory management, Caroline has many skills to contribute. Caroline values beauty, fiber and material studies, and especially conscious fashion design. She loves organizing and opportunities to contribute beauty to the world. Caroline loves her faith, family, and community, which includes her amazing dog Tucker.

Curriculum Vitae

Photoshoot Prop Stylist for Rodan + Fields, New York, NY, 2020. Worked with art director to execute creative vision for marketing campaign

Team Member at Fresh Palate, Williston, ND, 2017-2022. Health food and supplement sales focused on customer education, brand tailored merchandising and social media, inventory management leader, on boarding leader, and barista

RAW Artists VERSE Art and Fashion Show, Chicago, IL, 2017. Invited to showcase an eight look collection of my designs at this unique event that featured work from a wide variety of creative disciplines

Senior Operations Associate at Luxury Garage Sale, Chicago, IL, 2015-2017. Lead warehouse inventory management planner and facilitator, warehouse system and technology educator and problem solver, merchandise transfer coordinator for boutique locations, damage and repair manager, special project designer and leader, on boarding leader and training program designer

Sales Associate at p.45, Chicago, IL, 2015. Designer fashion sales focused on individual style and needs, inventory project leader, social media photography and posts

Shoe Specialist at Mohop, Chicago, IL, 2014. Shoe production team member and bespoke specialist, design team member and fit specialist, inventory management and facility maintenance program designer and leader

Evolución Fashion Show, Chicago, IL, 2014. Asked to show a selection of my designs in special fashion showcase presented by the Columbia College Chicago Latino Alliance

Production Assistant at Wolfechild, Chicago, IL, 2014. Cutting and sewing technician, inventory project leader

ELLE Fashion | Next Participant, New York, NY, 2013. Invited to show my senior collection during fashion week

Assistant to James Sommerfeldt, Chicago, Il, 2013. Assist with design and construction of footwear projects, helped with studio inventory and organization, client relations

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, 2013. Member of Fashion Department

SAIC The Walk Fashion Show, Chicago, IL, 2012. As third year member of fashion department, presented a five look collection I designed and created including knitwear, fur and footwear

Internship at Katrin Schnabl, Chicago, IL, 2012 - 2013. Sample making, pattern making, data analysis, special event assistant, sales

Merit Scholarship Recipient, Sage Foundation Full Tuition Scholarship for 2012/2013 Academic year, for excellence in third year collection

SAIC The Walk Fashion Show, Chicago, IL, 2012. As second year member of the fashion department, presented a three look collection I designed and created including knitwear and footwear

Studio Assistant to Diana Guerrero-Maciá, Chicago, IL, 2011 -2016. Hand sew and otherwise prepare large scale fiber art and mixed media pieces

SAIC The Walk Fashion Show, Chicago, IL, 2011. As first year member of the fashion department, presented conceptual, elaborate hand dyed top and skirt outfit as final project

Technique Workshop At ikram, Chicago, IL, 2011. Three day intensive sewing technique workshop in alterations department of iconic high fashion clothings store

Sharp Building Window Gallery Exhibit, Chicago, IL, 2010. Group project communicating the history of the Sharp Building and its location, created sculpture and styling for the exhibit 

High School Diploma, Trinity Episcopal School, Richmond, VA, 2009. Honors Society Member, IB Photography