COURTNEY OTT EDUCATION University of Cincinnati | Design, Architecture, Art & Planning B.S., Fashion Design Product Development | May 2016 Minor in Marketing | Lindner College of Business

EXPERIENCE textile design | JCPenny | Plano, TX | August - December 2015 • Completed indivdualized four part project consisting of competitive report,

trend, color, and mood, season direction, and textile design, for menswear • Created a wide range of artwork for textile production for Arizona brand,

developing graphics, wovens, and prints for season collection

CAD design | Abercrombie & Fitch | New Albany, OH | January-April 2015 • Managed tasks from concept to pre-production work for all product

categories to create seasonal prints, patterns and embroidery work • Collaborated with designers to develop and implement prints consistent with

brand and season concepts • Researched consumer and runway trends to apply to pattern work to present

print and pattern intern | LPK | Cincinnati, OH | May - August 2014• Developed pattern strategy for consumer packaged goods for multiple brands, exhibiting flexibility and strong priority management• Led design direction using fashion trends and design expertise for a brand’s package strategy re-design• Managed individualized tasks for client’s review on a daily basis

intern | Chica Sport, LLC | Cincinnati, OH | August 2013 - March 2014 • Initiated, created, and directed promotion that increased daily sales by 200%

during peak sales season, showing strong leadership • Sourced new materials to improve quality and price, managing

communications with sellers and budgets

tech design | Abercrombie & Fitch | New Albany, OH January - April 2013 • Collaborated with sweater designers across four brands to create tech packs,

with product details, that coordinated with the brand and season strategy • Led weekly fit meetings, and interpreted feedback to meet product objective

sales associate | Kismet | Cincinnati, OH January 2012 - January 2014Responsible for opening and closing the store, balancing daily receipts, stocking store merchandise, creating a friendly environment and assisting customers

SKILLS computer | Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Lectura Kaledo: Knit, Weave, Print. Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Word. PLM, Keynote other | Excellent leadership skills, communication, teamwork, strong time management, strategy, trend forecasting and analysis

LEADERSHIP P&G leadership experience | April 2013Selected to attend prestigious P&G conference dedicated to broadening leadership skills, professionalism, and creating a personal leadership philosophy

kappa alpha theta sorority | Fall 2011 - April 2015 Scholarship Director, managed all academia for chapter. Elected to attend

biannual Grand Convention for chapter. Alumnae Liaison, Social Media Chair

red & black bash | Membership Director | February 2013 - Augusut 2015Coordinated recruitment of exceptional team members for organization

roar ambassador | University of Cincinnati | March 2012 - December 2014 University student representative, helping students make an informed decision

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