elissa banker education Syracuse University 2006 . Cum Laude . BS fashion design . writing minor Paris American Academy 2005 . study abroad program Pascack Hills High School 2002 Columbia University 2001 . creative writing program Fashion Institute of Technology 2000 . high school program skills advanced sewing construction . draping . pattern making . couture sewing . CAD . accessory design . mens/womenswear computer software Adobe . Illustrator . Photoshop . InDesign Microsoft . Word . Excel . PowerPoint honors & activities Deans List every semester Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society SU Varsity Cheerleading 2002 - 2004 internships Elizabeth Gillett NYC . Design Intern . May - August 2005 Pearson Longman White Plains NY . Editing Intern . May - August 2005 Marie Claire Magazine NYC . Wardrobe Stylist Intern . May- August 2004 Elizabeth Gillett NYC . Design Intern . May- August 2004 work experience Hush Sound NYC . freelance menswear designer . May 2006 Victoria’s Secret . Syracuse NY . Sept 2004 - February 2005 Bennigan’s Restaurant . Mahwah NJ . May 2003 - January 2004 Abercrombie & Fitch Paramus NJ . May - August 2002 interests stand up comedy . live music . a good book . fresh powder in colorado recent work illustrations experimental textiles home contact