Brenda Carlson Page Content Program Coordinator, Fashion Design program, El CentroHistory With Dallas CollegeSince 2012 - Fashion Design program coordinatorEducational BackgroundBachelor’s degree in fashion design, University of Minnesota with minors in textiles and danceRelated Professional ExperienceNearly 30 years of industry experience in both Dallas and Los Angeles includes working as a business owner, designer, product developer and sales representative, including:Designing, prototyping and providing technical specifications for clothing linesCoordinating production between overseas factories and line production in the U.S.Initiating new styles with patternmakers, cutters and sewing operatorsCreating and merchandising seasonal linesFabric sourcing, pattern making, fitting and producing first samplesManaging employees in design, sales, production and customer service Early experience in Minnesota included working as a sales representative for the McCall Pattern Company and as assistant manager of new designs with the Sharpe Manufacturing CompanyAreas TaughtPatternmaking, collection design, sketching, tailoring, introduction to mass production and special topics in fashion design and illustrationAlso serves as advisor to the Fashion Society Club, coordinating an annual student fashion show and arranging guest speakers, field trips and opportunities with the local fashion industry for student enrichment.Professional Memberships and AssociationsMember of Fashion Group International