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“WE ARE THE PEOPLE WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR”

To design for beautiful, for functional, for statement, for a target market, for return on investment, for your momma...To design for these things is no longer enough.

We live in a world of finite resources. There is no “away”; no spaces for us to throw our trash “away”, no places for us to get “away”. We must begin designing for

sustainability, for future.

Designers hold the poweDesigners hold the power. With knowledge, will, and conscious decision making, we can change the world.

-President Barack Obama

Education Masters of Science in Textiles, August 2010-Current Bachelors of Science, 2005 - 2009 North Carolina State University, College of Textiles North Carolina State University, College of Textiles Sustainable Design of Textiles & Apparel Fashion Textile Management/ Product Development & Design. Spanish Concentration Professional Experience North Carolina State University & Cotton Incorporated Student Design Challenge Program Director 2010 • Coordinated events, designed a website, forecasted color stories, organized gallery viewings, arranged industry networking events, and created an educational

presentation about the competition. Puro Verde Tequila Contract Design and Merchandising 2009-2010 • Assisted in creating a branding strategy and design concept for the organic tequila brand. Traveled with the company to Guadalajara, Mexico to better under-

stand the history of tequila, the essence of the brand, and sustainable agriculture practices. Theodore Alexander Assistant Showroom Designer 2009– 2010

• Worked in conjunction with interior designer Carole Snider to organize and design the showroom for Theodore Alexander, premier international furniture designers and makers of furniture. All in preparation for the High Point International Furniture Market.

NC State- Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) Design Instructor 2009 • Taught and assisted high school students in the conception, design, and development of fashion apparel. Helped students create a fashion item from recycled

clothing and presented to industry professionals. Meschantes Corsetry- Makers of Classic Couture Fashions Intern 2009 • Managed fashion shows, photo shoots, and promotional events for Meschantes Couture Corsetry in preparation for Raleigh Fashion Week. Atlantic Hospitality Supply- Commercial Interior Design Group Design Assistant 2006-2007 • Aided in the fabrication of hotel and office interiors, created design concept boards for clients, and consulted with clients on matters of design and job

organization. Educational Projects NTC Sustainability Project • Funded by the National Textile Center to research and provide a validated methodology to assess sustainability of new products in the textile complex and assist

in identifying new research as well as product and process opportunities. Concentrating on the sustainability of Fast Fashion systems. Doing Business Internationally: Mexico • Selected from North Carolina State University to join a delegation of local entrepreneurs and government officials to learn about the global business climate and

participate firsthand in international trade operations. Met with the U.S. Consulate, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Trade Services, American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, North Carolina Department of Commerce– Mexican Trade Representative, and Merida Economic Development. Toured textile factories and engaged in cultural activities to better understand how business is conducted between the US and Mexico.

Economic Zone (E-Zone) of Tarboro- Place of Possibilities, Glenoit Mills • Led a group of high school students from the low income area of Aulander, North Carolina in a workshop where they created their own business model around a

textile product which could be produced at Glenoit Mills (Tarboro, NC). Worked with the students to help them realize their potential for success when combining hard work, creative thought, and follow through.

iDesignEthically.com • Created an informational website attempting to define sustainability for the textile and apparel industry, to clarify myths and misunderstandings, and to give

designer accessible, non-biased facts to assist in creating sustainable clothing and textiles Senior Design Project: THREADS Senior Collection 2009 • Designed and created a collection of six complete ensembles, using a comprehensive knowledge of fashion designing techniques, shown in NC State’s

College of Textiles, Senior Fashion Show. Also served as Director of Marketing. Awards THREADS: Senior Collection Fashion Show: People’s Choice Award & First Place Cocktail Wear Raleigh Fashion Week: Selected to show senior collection at the Emerging Artist night of STRUT, Raleigh’s annual fashion week. Art to Wear: Chosen representative of senior design class to show final collection in NC State’s university-wide fashion show Skills Fashion and Textile Related Computer Related • 10 Years Sewing Experience • Accumark Gerber • U4ia • EAT Textile CAD • Pattern-making through hand drafting, draping, and CAD programs • Adobe Photoshop • Microsoft Applications • Lectra Kaledo • Textile- Jacquard weaving, knitting, & digital printing knowledge • Adobe Illustrator • Gallery

Caroline Cockerham 801 West Morgan Street, Apt 2

Raleigh, NC 27603 caroline.cockerham@gmail.com

www.carosdesigns.com

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Woven, printed, and knitted textile collection created for Cotton Incorporated, Spring 2011. Playful yet sophisticated, the tastefully mismatched patterns are reigned in by a streamlined color

pallette. Perfectly appropriate for interiors and apparel.

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CAD:Point Carre

Adobe PhotoshopEAT

Machine:Stabuli Electroic JacquardStabuli Electroic Jacquard

Cotton/Acrylic Blend

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CAD:Point Carre

Adobe PhotoshopLectra Kaledo Print V2R2

Machine:MC3 NanoprinterMC3 Nanoprinter

100% Cotton Sateen

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CAD:Point Carre

Adobe PhotoshopLectra Kaledo Knit V2R2

Machine:Morat Moratronic Jacquard MK-IIMorat Moratronic Jacquard MK-IIElectronic Double Knit Jacqard

Cotton Blend