Madeline Lenahan Madeline Lenahan

RESUME

EDUCATION
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
B.A. Fashion, 3.78 GPA
Graduated November 2019

SKILLS
• Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling 
• Presentation and public speaking, pitching 
• Short fiction, screenplay, journalism, print layout 
• Hand and machine sewing, fashion illustration, fashion styling, draping and pattern drafting
• Creative direction and wardrobe styling 
• Hair and makeup, special effects makeup 
• Digital photography, minor retouching
• Intermediate film-making, script breakdowns, production plans 

WORK EXPERIENCE
WOLF PHOTO DESIGN BAR
Atlanta, GA
Designer/Assistant Manager, December 2019 – 2022
• Restored damaged photos/retouch cosmetic issues per client specification
• Worked one-on-one with clients to build photo books, write up custom framing orders, and design custom graphics, etc. 
• Communication lead; in charge of voicemails, general info email, and live website chat 
• Greeted customers, handle project intake, and utilize POS
• Pitched ideas for social media marketing and update in-store signage accordingly  

ROSE IN GOOD FAITH, LUXURY STREETWEAR
San Francisco, CA
Contract Artist, January 2020 
• Designed upcoming collections on a commission basis
• Conducted market research and complete sketches, mood boards and presentation packets as needed
• Worked remotely with CEO, communicating frequently about creative direction
• Pitched ideas for collaborations

THE LUCKY EXCHANGE, HIGH END VINTAGE RESALE 
Atlanta, GA
Keyholder, March 2019 - 2020
• Promote new merchandise via social media
• Maintain cleanliness of fitting rooms and shop floor 
• Utilize fashion history knowledge to appraise vintage items for resale 
• Responsible for counting drawers and recording total sales  

SCAD FASH, MUSEUM OF FASHION AND FILM
Atlanta, GA
Docent, June 2017 – September 2019
• Memorize exhibition details to engage guests and facilitate guided tours
• Aid with exhibition installation and removal; including mannequin dressing, styling, and prop production
• Assist curator with researching, photographing and organizing museum archives
• Worked closely with Mangue Banzima and Ane Crabtree to prepare Handmaid’s Tale costumes for display

SCAN MAGAZINE/THE CONNECTOR ONLINE
Atlanta, GA
Style Editor, May 2018 – August 2018
• Penned weekly articles on fashion, beauty, and/or lifestyle
• Assisted with quarterly fashion spread and cover shoot
• Attended events on behalf of the magazine

TAL STUDIO, LUXURY HOSPITALITY FIRM
Las Vegas, NV
Intern, July 2016 – August 2016
• Organized both the textile and project libraries as well as the client and vendor reference systems
• Arranged and ordered samples for client review
• Sketched redesigns per client specification
• Assisted with supervision of on-site installation at client’s homes
• Compiled mood boards and finalized technical write-ups for Disney Club 33 presentations

EXTRACURRICULAR/HONORS
• Key costumer for Nkiruka (2020)
• Attended with SCAD merit, achievement, and incentive scholarships (September 2015-2019)
• Competed in SCAD juried show (May 2019)
• Featured in SCAD FASH WKND senior collection show (May 2019)
• Style Editor for SCAN Connector (May-August 2018)
• Dresser for Saks Fifth Avenue Contemporary Show (March 2018)
• Volunteer coordinator for hair and makeup department at Small Boutique Fashion Week (July 2018)
• Dresser for Blush Prom at AmericasMart Prom Expo (August 2018)
• SCAD Dean’s List (2015-2018)
• Hair/makeup artist on set for “K-Hole”, “Addiction” and “Hit The Road” thesis films (2018)
• Hair/makeup artist on set for “Fall 4 You” and “Longer than Forever” by Mr. Jukeboxx (2017-2018)
• Hair/makeup artist on set “Now I Cry” by Ross David (2017)
• Volunteer dresser for SCAD FASH WKND senior collection show (May 2017)
• Published in SCAN Connector, SCAD’s online magazine (October 2016)
• Editor In Chief of the Odyssey’s Alpharetta community (April-July 2016)