SYDNEY KOVAL
FASHION MERCHANDISING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
“GOOD DESIGN IS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN.” -IMRAN AMED
NICE TO MEET YOU, I’M SYDNEY!
I am a recent Graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, receiving a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Merchandising and a Baccalaureate Degree in Sustainable Product Innovation/Design through The Da Vinci Center.
I am extremely passionate about ethical fashion, sustainability, and innovative design. In everything I do I aim to blend creative storytelling abilities with strategic business techniques to drive impactful change in the industry.
TOP SKILLS
TOP SKILLS
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Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for connecting with customers and ensuring their needs are met.
Passionate about work culture and creating an inviting envrionment.
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Passionate about critical problem solving in everyday life as well as in business
Driven by innovation and design thinking
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Skilled in product design, sustainable fashion practices, and creative direction.
Higher knowledge of the Principles of Graphic Design.
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Proficient in floor setting, display design, and product arrangement to enhance consumer engagement.
Understanding the behind-the-scenes of the industry.
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6+ years of experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office for interpreting market data and trends.
4+ Years of Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
OAXACA, MEXICO
SLOWER AND FAIRER: FASHIONING A WORLD WE WANT
SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM
In Oaxaca, I immersed myself in sustainable textile development, learning from local artisans about traditional weaving, natural dyeing techniques, and circular design practices. This experience deepened my understanding of ethical sourcing and reinforced my commitment to sustainability in fashion.
En Oaxaca, me sumergí en el desarrollo textil sostenible, aprendiendo de artesanos locales sobre tejido tradicional, técnicas de teñido natural y prácticas de diseño circular. Esta experiencia profundizó mi comprensión del abastecimiento ético y reforzó mi compromiso con la sostenibilidad en la moda.
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Sydneykoval27@gmail.com
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(434)-326-8884
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