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One Step Forward, Just Glance Back. No Fear, Just DIVA!

I know I have not been on FIN much but I am working very hard to continue to build my career Nov. 7, 2009

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I know I have not been on FIN much but I am working very hard to continue to build my career

November 7, 2009

Mei-Li Thomas is now friends with Bacon Gallery and deddy prasetyo agusetyanto

November 7, 2009

gagandeep singh commented on Mei-Li Thomas's blog post 'No Fear, Just DIVA: Road Maps - CLOAK Clothing Line'

really nice interview , I enjoyed reading it

July 28, 2009

Mei-Li Thomas and Valery Tarver are now friends

July 18, 2009

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Where do you live? Please list country or state, not your planet.

LA, California

Do you work in the fashion industry?

I work in fashion

About Me ...

Summary
A driven, well-rounded, and goal oriented Merchandise Product Development major offering the following strengths:
• Semi-fluent in French, speaking and writing
• Lived, worked, and studied in France, South Korea, and Chile
• Computer proficient in programs such as (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Knowledge of Computerized Flat Sketching

Education
FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Merchandise Product Development September 2009
Courses Include: Brand Development, Textile Science, Apparel Process I and II

Otterbein College Westerville, OH
Bachelor of Arts International Business/French June 2005
Courses Include: International Business and Economics, International Business Strategy, International Comparative Management

Fashion Industry Experience

Experience
Sales Associate Guess, Inc. 10/2008 -Present
• Maintains store aesthetics through proper visual merchandising by following the Visual Merchandising Guide
• Familiarized with retail terminology such as “Conversion,” “Stretch,” and ”ADS”
• “District Performer of the Month” Sept. 2004- Columbus, OH

Showroom Intern Baby Phat Footwear 10/2008 –01/2009
• Oversees sample placement according to product line sheet
• Gains knowledge of and examines licensee relationship with parent brand
• Identified the involvement of concept boards within the pre-production and product development process

Contributing Writer Style-ology Magazine (www.styleologymag.com) Freelance
• Handles deadline sensitive writing assignments
• Enhances oral and written communication skills through designer interviews
• Operates in team environment with editorial staff for new feature concepts and issue themes

Favorite Fashion Designer or Fashion Brand

Cantao

What is your favorite fashion website? (list the web address, NOT the fashion sites name. If you only list the name, the link to your favorite fashion site will not work...)

http://firstthreeinc.blogspot.com

Gender

Female

Age

Over 18

What is hot in fashion this year?

Highlighter colors and platformed peep-toes

Mei-Li Thomas's Blog

Benefits Fashion Show, May 17, 2009 - Not too late to buy your tickets online!

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 2:37pm — 2 Comments

Charity Event to Benefit the American Cancer Society

Posted on May 13, 2009 at 9:35pm —

Benefits Fashion Show, May 17, 2009

(Please FWD to all of your contacts/Media/Press etc...) Thank you!!!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

**** Tickets are also available "ON-LINE" @ www.ladylacemarketing.com

I wanted to take the time and personally email you about a very special charity event for which I am the Fashion Coordinator on May 17, 2009… Continue

Posted on April 11, 2009 at 3:16pm — 1 Comment

CASTING CALL: "Benefits Fashion Show" Charity Event!!!!!

Location:
Studio 123 S. LaBrea Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday (3/31) 12-5pm
Saturday (4/4) 12-5pm

I really do appreciate the enthusiasm for such a GREAT cause!!!!! As mention in the Ad posting, I am hosting a "Benefits Fashion Show" In partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in honor of my Grandfather who is suffering from Bone Cancer. A portion of the proceeds will go towards ACS...This event will give young dancers, designers, models, Artists & Hair Stylists etc.. a platform to gi… Continue

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 5:45pm —

Fighting For FIDM-Imported from No Fear, Just DIVA

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fighting for FIDM

This is probably the hardest post I have ever had to write, but putting pride aside Travelers I need help.

My journey has been so much fun and I am fortunate to be on it. From my internships to my classes and new networking connections. I couldn’t ask for more; except to be cleared for Spring Quarter 2009.

As it currently stands I still owe FIDM $1,035.92 just to register. My mother and I are pulling what we can together and I am tutoring extra hours… Continue

Posted on March 12, 2009 at 5:12pm —

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At 7:10pm on June 10, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: I will be in So Cal on June 20th..are we meeting then?

At 12:46am on June 4, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: EMAIL ME PARTISQUAD@YAHOO.COM OR CALL ME

At 10:37am on May 31, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: Hey, I will be in LA on June 20 for a fashion show, would you like to meet and discuss business

At 11:21am on May 22, 2009, Eliza Mariano said…: Hi! Thank you for adding me. :)

Eliza

At 10:51am on May 18, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: Hey, I know you just got done finishing a fashion show. Now i am ready to talk with you. Please call me at 408-561-4664

At 11:38am on May 15, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: In the future, if you need volunteers for fashion shows or events, I can find you responsible volunteers. Can we work on that together?

At 11:38pm on May 13, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: I was ready your events! Wow, I can't wait to work with you!

At 1:42am on May 11, 2009, Winston Ashby said…: Hello I am working with designers, models, photographers, and stylest to organize fashion shows that promote positive health and violence prevention. I would like to add you as a friend.

At 10:08pm on March 29, 2009, Michele said…: So sorry I haven't yet answered to your post.
I'm going to add you as a friend and email you.

At 10:29pm on March 23, 2009, Andrea Saieh said…: well I am sure you are probably getting very busy with school work. I've heard a lot of that from other people that go to FIDM. Well I hope I can meet you if you are still going there next year. I can't wait to be going to school over there, I loved the creative atmosphere sooo much.