Samantha Tharler
200 East 57 Street #5C New York, NY 10022
(718) 702-2821
STharler@gmail.com
SamanthaTharler.yolasite.com
Education GPA: 3.388
BS in Apparel Design and minors in French and Fashion History
·2009- Pres. University of Delaware
-2013 TC^2 Product Development Program
·2011- Paris Food and Fashion Photography Study Abroad
·2007-2008 School Year Abroad
·2002-2009 Friends Seminary
Newark, DE
Cary, NC
Paris, France
Rennes, France
New York, NY
Professional Experience
2012
Product Development Intern for Ann. Inc. at Far East Limited
Hong Kong
- Completed cost sheets, tech packs, lab dip request forms, often
communicated with Chinese factories and the New York office.
2011-2013
Volunteer with New York Cares
New York, NY
- Participated in a variety of activities such as sorting clothing
donations, doing arts and crafts with the visually impaired, and
teaching immigrants English
2011-2012
Original jewelry and headbands sold at Moxie Boutique
Newark, DE
2011
Intern for designer LaQuan Smith
New York, NY
2011
Paris Fashion Week Assistant
- Worked backstage, assisted in all aspects of the shows of
Paris, France
Walter Van Beirendonck and Dany Atrache
2010
Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
New York, NY
2010
Global Wise Development Intern
New York, NY
- Conducted trend Research, worked with Photoshop and Excel
2009
Intern at “Dangerous Mathematicians” fashion boutique
New York, NY
- Worked with public relations and event planning
New York, NY
Periodical Experience
Written for the Delaware publications of the UDress website, Pamoja and Deconstruction Magazine.
Layout for high school’s yearbook, UDress, and Pamoja Magazine.
Languages
Fluent in French
 Basic Understanding of Spanish, Italian, Cantonese, and German
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, HTML
CAD: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Pointcarre, OptiTex
Hand and Machine sewing, Embroidery, Beading
Pattern making, Draping
Fashion Illustration
Understanding of Textiles
Tech pack comprehension
Awards
5 time Dean’s list Honor, Accepted member of the national French Honor’s Society, Winner of the
Fashion Scholarship Fund competition, and Finalist in Target Case Study Competition