Mia Potter: Portfolio
Mia Potter - Fashion and Design
Hello, I am Mia Potter. I am a fashion and textile management student seeking an opportunity to expand my knowledge in fashion and showcase my skills in CAD, product design, and fashion development. I’ve developed patterns in Gerber Accumark and modeled 3D garments in CLO. Worked in Adobe Illustrator to create pattern motifs, designed textile patterns in NedGraphics, and modeled designs using Photoshop.
Resume
Education
North Carolina State University: Wilson College of Textiles
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Textile Management, Raleigh, NC, Present
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Concentration: Fashion Development and Product Management
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Minor: Art and Design, Business Administration
Istituto Lorenzo de Medici
Study Abroad, Florence, Italy, Jan 2026 - May 2026
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Relevant Coursework: Fashion Photography, Fashion Entrepreneurship, Draping, Florence Sketchbook, Fashion Styling
Skills
Experienced in traditional and digital art mediums; created a myriad of social media content for a student organization, with a strong understanding of color theory and palettes. Formatted and taught students how to use our 3D printing software, PrusaSlicer; laid out files for engraving and cutting on a laser cutter; and developed pattern pieces in Gerber Accumark. Strategized and created ideas and a plan of action to put on a fashion show for a student organization, and developed a small business’s POS system despite being
hired for a retail position.
Experience
NC State Libraries, Makerspace Studio
Studios Student Advisor, Raleigh, NC, Jan 2025 - Present
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Collaborated with NC state students to help create different projects, including: 3D Prints, Cricut Prints, Laser Cutting/Engraving, Soldering, Sewing, and Embroidery
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Wholly focused on customer service combined with knowledge of different technologies, tools, and creative software, including: PrusaSlicer, Adobe Illustrator, Universal Laser System VLS 6.60, Cricut Maker 4, Cricut Design Space, Ink+Stitch, Inkscape, and Soldering Irons
David’s Bridal
Alterations Specialist, Raleigh, NC, May 2025 - Aug 2025
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Adjusted garments to patron needs with a focus on hemming, tacking, and creating bustles with up to 6 layers of skirt material
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Fitted garments onto patrons for size adjustments in waist, hips, shoulders, bust, length, etc.
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Added extra details to gowns, including: straps, cups, and appliques
US Fabric Shop
Retail Clerk, Fuquay-Varina, NC, Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
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Consulted with patrons to find desired fabrics while utilizing comprehensive knowledge of fabric types with a focus on fiber properties and design
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Helped set up a new in-store POS system using Shopify, where I configured receipt printers, item scanners, and tap-to-pay readers with the intention of creating a more seamless transaction experience for customers
Activities
African American Textile Society
Chair of Social Media, Co-Chair of Fashion Expose, Sep 2024 - Spring 2026
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Developed skills in graphic design by using photo editing software like Canva, Instagram, and Adobe Illustrator
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Created an account for an application that allowed for passage between our organization’s social media, tickets for events, and surveys to develop student intrigue
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Stepped up into other positions to help the executive board of the organization
Art2Wear Show
Co-Designer, Oct 2024 - Apr 2025
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Gained experience in designing wearable art pieces with a focus on comfort and the avant-garde
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Utilized unconventional materials for fashion design and production, including: PVC, Worbla, EVA foam, and general hardware