Claire Buitendorp

825 E. Scott St. Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Cell: 517.505.8926| Office: 517.627.7495
shockandawwwfashion@gmail.com
www.shockandawww.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an internship with The Blonds.
PROFICIENCES:
- Advanced skills in the operation of industrial sewing machines and the ability to do hand
sewing.
- Knowledge of clothing patterns, patternmaking, garment construction, tailoring and finishing
techniques.
- Skilled at garment embellishment, including crystalling, studding, beading and embroidery.
- Mac and PC Knowledge, including: Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Microsoft Office
Suite
- Social Media Knowledge, including: Tumblr Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin Pinterest
- Can effectively execute all aspects of the design process including illustrations, flats, floats,
computer
renderings, construction, specing garments and the completion of technical
packages.
- Exceptional knowledge of color, color theory and color matching.
- Works well individually, as well as in groups to solve challenging problems.
EDUCATION:
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI 2012-2014
Bachelor of Applied Science, Concentration: Business Entrepreneurship, Communication
Minor.
University Scholar Award recipient
3.8 GPA, Graduated with High Honors
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI 2008-2010
Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Technology
4.0 GPA, Honors Program Scholar
Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, MI 2004-2008
3.97 GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Shock and Awww LLC, Grand Ledge, MI, March 2013-Present
Co-Founder/Designer
- Design and construct custom stage-wear clothing.
-Consults with clients, celebrity stylists and companies regarding their vision for the
garments.
-Maintains social media platforms and website.

Claire Buitendorp

825 E. Scott St. Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Cell: 517.505.8926| Office: 517.627.7495
shockandawwwfashion@gmail.com
www.shockandawww.com

Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI, September 2012-Present
Dresser/Crew
-Part of the wardrobe department. Works closely with stage costumes,
sewing/repairing/altering performance garments for each production. Assist with dressing
performers in a quick, efficient and timely manner.
-Billy Elliott
Dresser
-Flashdance
Dresser
-Rock of Ages
Dresser/ Seamstress
-Beauty and the Beast Dresser
-West Side Story Dresser
-Book of Mormon Dresser
-Lady Gaga
Crew
-Celtic Women
Seamstress
Betsey Johnson, New York, NY, November 2011-present
Freelance Design Consultant
-Dressed models for Betsey Johnson Fall 2012/ Fall 2013 Fashion show.
-Completed technical packages for Betsey Johnson label.
-Provided garment finishing work for Betsey Johnson Fall 2012/ Fall 2013 Fashion show.
Betsey Johnson, New York, NY, October 2011-December 2011
Freelance Design Assistant
-Drew technical sketches by hand and using Adobe Illustrator.
-Completed and organized technical packages for the Pink Label collection.
-Sourced fabrics and trims for designers and technical packages.
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI, October 2010-August 2011
Costume Shop Lead Support Staff
-Constructed, altered and repaired garments for Lansing Community Colleges theatrical
productions, dance productions and black box shows, as the lead seamstress.
-Oversaw and assisted student employees performing daily tasks in the Costume Shop.
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI October 2009- October 2010
Costume Shop Student Employee
-Constructed, altered and repaired garments for Lansing Community College's theatrical
productions, dance productions, and black box shows. Scheduled initial measurements and
costume fittings.
-Performed physically demanding tasks including the striking of shows and high volume
laundering.
-Maintained the organization and cleanliness of the Costume Shop storage room, show room,
hat room, and dance room.

Claire Buitendorp

825 E. Scott St. Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Cell: 517.505.8926| Office: 517.627.7495
shockandawwwfashion@gmail.com
www.shockandawww.com

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Betsey Johnson, New York, NY, September 2011 October 2011
Design Intern
-Fabric and trim sourcing for the design department.
-Worked closely with Betsey Johnson personnel during Fall 2011 Fashion Week.
-Asked to research clothing items for Fall 2011 Fashion Week guest, Nicki Minaj.
-Worked Coterie Tradeshow, informed potential wholesale clients about upcoming lines.
-Organized and worked various sample sales.
-Embellished garments for ABC's Television broadcast 'Fashion on Ice'.
-Designed and sourced items for The Plaza Hotel's Eloise Christmas Tree.
Michigan Fashion Proto, Lansing, MI, February 2011 July 2011
Design Intern
-Served as Assistant Patternmaker.
-Drafted basic patterns and assisted patternmaker in desired tasks.
-Assisted in the completion of design sheets for block patterns and patterns transferred to oak
tag.
-Constructed sample garments.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS:
Teen Vogue, February 2012
Nylon Magazine, February 2012
Katy Perry Part of Me (movie), July 2012
XOX Betsey Johnson (reality show), September 2012
Teen Vogue, November 2012
Little Mix, How Ya Doin (music video), February 2013
Elle Japan, August 2013
Dylans Candy Bar Christmas window display, December 2013
StyleLine Magazine, August 2014