EB Hong

Conduct market research to support strategic planning and digital marketing campaigns. Develop compelling design concepts and visual assets for both online and offline retailers to drive product visibility and sales. Create and produce engaging social media content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Lead influencer collaborations to support product launches and enhance brand awareness. Plan, direct, and execute in-house photoshoots; develop creative concepts and styling for new product imagery.

• Managed the entire design process from concept to final product, including fabric selection and garment construction. • Presented design concepts using visual aids and verbal explanations • Navigated potential challenges by proposing alternative design options and solutions

A 17-week immersive software engineering program based in New York City centered on full-stack JavaScript development, including Node.js, Express, Sequelize ORM for PostgreSQL databases, React and Redux, along with HTML & CSS, and CS fundamentals.

• Conducted seasonal trend and fabric research for concept development • Attended and assisted with fittings, adding corrections as needed. • Managed and updated design revisions throughout the season • Finalized production tech packs after receiving Purchase Orders • Tracked and approved lab dips, strike-offs, trims and other production material • Developed trims in line with the brand’s aesthetic

• Created tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Collaborated and followed-up with local factories on a daily basis to coordinate sampling and production • Prepared moodboards and line sheets for buyers • Assisted the head designer before and during buyers' meetings • Efficiently worked on a cross-functional team, shifting priorities as needed

• Created tech packs with callouts of garment construction information and fabric details using Adobe Illustrator • Provided design development, concept and trend apparel for companies such as CHAMPION, LUKKA LUX and HANES • Enhanced reference library for easy access to archives • Extensive research on forecasting trends, colors and textiles, using them to conceptualize a collection • Created and revised prints for fabric development • Finalized products to ensure timely and consistent quality • Prepared design boards for presentations

• Aided in construction of samples • Measured and checked prototypes prior to fittings • Attended fit sessions with live models • Documented all garments changes and communicated information to patternmakers • Prepared cutters musts for samples • Revised pattern adjustments • Sourced fabrics and notions

• Created custom fabric development or embellishments to match the main collection as needed. • Designed graphic placements of political slogans on garments in Fall 2017 RTW collection • Corrected and finalized trim sheets and technical packet for production handoff • Arranged for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows

• Fostered the development of relationships among 60 residents • Counseled and advised first year students on questions and concerns • Organized and directed regular floor meetings with residents. • Responded to resident complaints, reports, requests and emergencies. • Managed administrative duties: budgeting, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers • Developed leadership, mediation and conflict resolution skills

• Established a positive rapport with the alumni, parents and friends • Represented the college positively in discussing any issues of concern • Followed-up with any donors regarding their donation status and records • Maintained records of each evening’s calls. • Followed all other procedures and guidelines in the training manual

• Improved customer satisfaction by assisting Head Pattern Maker in developing quality control patterns for clients • Trued and cut patterns • Modified draping and fit by basting samples together • Sewed portions of mockups

The Grace Hopper Program