Welcome to my creative and technical portfolio.
In everything I do, I focus on detail and function. Some of my skill set highlights are in pattern making, draping, and construction, as well as digital print design and illustration.
See the details - Apparel Design, Technical Design, Graphic Design, and Digital Design
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Bachelor's of Science
Textile and Apparel Management -
Product Development
May 2018 Graduate
Cum Laude
Honors Graduate
TAM Outstanding Senior
MAIA RENEÉ
I have a passion for clothing that makes you look and feel your best, without sacrificing functionality. I strive to create apparel that gives people confidence and allows them to reach their full potential in whatever form that may be. I also love the outdoors; celebrating the earth through sustainability and travel are two of by biggest passions. I often create apparel inspired by and intended for the outdoors.
CONNECT & CONTACT
RESUME
Professional
Experience
WEISSMAN’S DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS | St. Louis, MO
Technical Designer | January 2022 - Present
Associate Technical Designer | July 2021 - January 2022
Assistant Technical Designer | October 2018 - July 2021
Sourcing Assistant | May 2018 - November 2018
Sourcing Intern | May 2017 - August 2017
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | Columbia, MO
Apparel Technology Lab Assistant | August 2016 - May 2018
• Featured work Terraced published in ASSURÊ MAGAZINE - ISSUE 19
• Honors Graduate - Cum Laude, University of Missouri 2018
• TAM 2018 Outstanding Senior recognition, University of Missouri 2018
• Dean's Honor Roll, University of Missouri
Fall Semester 2014 - Spring Semester 2018 (total 8 semesters).
• Undergraduate Visual Art & Design Showcase 2018, University of Missouri
Design CrissCross was featured in the 2018 undergraduate showcase.
• Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum 2017, University of Missouri
Print collection Refined Retro was presented at the Mizzou Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum in the spring of 2017.
• Undergraduate Visual Art & Design Showcase 2017 - Applied Design Award, University of Missouri
Geo Gingham and Refined Retro, were selected to show at the 2017 undergraduate showcase. Geo Gingham was selected by the members of the Jury Panel for an award in the category of Applied Design.
• 3rd Place in Urban Western Wear's 2016 screen print design competition
Tranquility selected as the third place winner from student entries.
Features,
Awards, & Honors
Education
University of Missouri- Columbia - May 2018
Bachelor's of Science in Textile and Apparel Management: Product Development
Minor - Business
• TAM Outstanding Senior 2018
• Dean's Honor Roll: Fall Semester 2014 - Spring Semester 2018
• Visual Art & Design Showcase 2018: Criss Cross
• Visual Art & Design Showcase 2017: Applied Design Award for Geo Gingham
• Visual Art & Design Showcase 2017: Refined Retro
• Third place in the Urban Western Wear Screen Print Design Competition- Spring 2016: On The Urban Path
Involvement & Leadership
Intern Mentor 2022 - Weissman (August 2022)
- Intern mentor for the technical design team
Trained team intern on all processes and fit standards
Supervised growth and participation in intern tasks and team duties
Facilitated development of technical skills
Oversaw intern’s summer project - development of 2 designs
Mizzou Alternative Breaks (January 2018)
- Participant
Partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette, Louisiana for a week of service and home building
Kappa Omicron Nu (Fall 2016 – Spring 2018)
- President | 2017
Honor Society comprised of the top 10% of College of Human and Environmental Sciences students, with a minimum GPA of 3.5
Phi Mu Fraternity (Fall 2014 – Spring 2018)
- Membership Director | 2017
- Merchandise Chair | 2016
Meals for Miracles – Fall 2014, Fall 2015
Special Olympics Buddy – Spring 2015
Columbia Food Bank Volunteer – Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Mizzou Club Rowing (Fall 2014- Spring 2018)
- Merchandise Chair | Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Member of Executive Board – Fall 2015- Spring 2018
Leadership Committee Member – Fall 2015- Spring 2018
Association of Textile and Apparel Management (Spring 2015 – Spring 2018)
Student Member
Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC)
Student Member
MizzouThon: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017)
Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and fundraising a minimum of $131, or higher, and dancing 13.1 hours For The Kids