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Deborah's work combines: Design, Fashion, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Apparel and Textiles, General
Seattle Pacific University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Fashion Designers:
Bachelor's Degree: Apparel and Textiles, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Knew I wanted to be involved in product design.
2.
Majored in textile design and merchandising.
3.
Interned at the Seattle Apparel Mart.
4.
My boss recommended me for Asst. Merchandiser at local apparel company.
5.
Quit my job after 5 years and moved to Los Angeles for more opportunities in fashion industry.
6.
Landed job after a few months and been developing product for many different apparel brands since.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should go into business or teaching because it's safe.
How I responded:
My dream, my passion, my heart. In the end I had to follow them and tune out the rest.