Emi ly Hi ggi ns

Objective- After four years of study (Bachelor of Design majoring in Fashion Design at Whitehouse Institute of Design,
Melbourne and The Vogue Certificate at the Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, London) gaining knowledge and
experience, my objective is now to enter the Fashion/ Creative Industry and use my wide range skill set.
Achievements within my studies include my work being chosen for eight out of eight parades.
I was one of three people to receive a Commendation Award at Conde Nast College, London for my work within the
course.
Along with studying I have worked full time for a year in hospitality, seven months in retail, and the five months in a
administrative role.
Currently I am interning at Vogue Australia two set days a week.
Recent Employment and Relevant Experience
Work (Internship)- Vogue Australia, February 2014- Present
Work- Higgins Projects: October 2013- February 2014
Travel- June2013- August 2013
Study- Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, London- April 2013-June 2013
Travel- June 2012- August 2012
Work- Phillipas Cafe, Brighton, Melbourne: February 2012- April 2013
Work- Kupa Kupa Boutique, Brighton, Melbourne: June 2010- January 2011.
Study- Whitehouse Institute of Design, Melbourne (Full Time): February 2009- December 2011
Education
Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, United Kingdom: Vogue Certificate- April- June 2013
Whitehouse Institute of Fashion and Design, Melbourne, Australia: Bachelor of Design, Majoring in Fashion Design,
February 2009- December 2011 (3 year full time, 40+ hours per week)
Loreto Mandeville Hall, Melbourne- Junior and Senior School Education- Graduated 2008
Skills and Attributes
Whitehouse Institute of Design Bachelor of Design- Subjects include-
Fashion Design
Intense Pattern-Making and Sewing
Business of Fashion
Drawing
History of Design
Computer Skills- Adobe
Topical Writing- Thesis
Conde Nast College Vogue Certificate- Subjects include-
Digital and Online Awareness- Building a website
Pages, Keynote, iMovie, iBook Author, Mind-note
Business of Fashion
International Fashion Calendar
Digital vs Print- The Future of Publishing
Various industry speakers covering all areas of the fashion industry.
Mobile Number 0400977112
Address 1 Seacombe Grove Brighton, 3186, Melbourne,
Email emily@higgins.com.au
Online Portfolio http://emilymhiggins37.wix.com/ehigginsportfolio
Personal Blog http://millyhiggins37.tumblr.com/
References available on request
Emi ly Hi ggi ns
Clifton Strengths Finder, Test Results (30 minute computerised test)
Positivity Looking for positives in every situation and injecting it into everything I do. This increases the quality of work I
produce.
Includer Stretching the circle wider, it increases the level of productivity within a working group.
Maximizer I always aim to achieve the best I can possibly do.
Connectedness Understanding who I am and what I am capable of.
Futuristic Working in a way that prepares for future work.
Interests and Hobbies
Sport and Exercise Interested in a variety of sports and I participate regularly. I was a national swimmer training up to
ten times per week. I enjoy running and I am preparing for my third half marathon.
Ted Talks For motivation
Music Spend a lot of time, listening and researching music.
Food
Online/ Digital Researching, social networking, blogs, tumblr, pintrest.
Travel
Architecture
Reading Books and Magazines
Film