Fashion design and creative professional with experience across apparel and accessories, pattern making, draping, textile concepts, and tech/spec packaging for production. Skilled in visual merchandising and creative development using mood boards and digital tools. Customer-facing sales and brand ambassador background strengthens product knowledge, presentation, and clienteling. Adept at balancing visual detail, typography, and Faith Based learning visuals through remote editing and presentation support.…

Nikita Mayfield

Fashion design and creative professional with experience across apparel and accessories, pattern making, draping, textile concepts, and tech/spec packaging for production. Skilled in visual merchandising and creative development using mood boards and digital tools. Customer-facing sales and brand ambassador background strengthens product knowledge, presentation, and clienteling. Adept at balancing visual detail, typography, and Faith Based learning visuals through remote editing and presentation support.…

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Fashion design and creative professional with experience across apparel and accessories, pattern making, draping, textile concepts, and tech/spec packaging for production. Skilled in visual merchandising and creative development using mood boards and digital tools.

Customer-facing sales and brand ambassador background strengthens product knowledge, presentation, and clienteling. Adept at balancing visual detail, typography, and Faith Based learning visuals through remote editing and presentation support.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Presentation Editor (Remote) at Light of the World Learning (LOTWL)
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Edited and optimized interactive Google Drive and PowerPoint presentation slides for faith-based children’s books and media. Balanced visual weights and typography hierarchies to create highly engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
Sales Associate at Loft -Ann Taylor Brand
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Assisted customers with apparel and accessory styling options, supported fitting room needs, restocked clothing from fitting rooms, and informed customers about the Loft card.
Fabric Cutter / Sales Associate at Vogue Fabric Stores
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Cut fabric/trims for in-store customers and internet orders while assisting store and phone customers. Worked across multiple departments including Bridal Section, Silk Room, and Main Room. Prepared fabric samples for trade shows and handled shipments/deliveries for internet and warehouse orders.
Sales Professional at Landau Jewelry - Chicago Hilton Hotel and Towers
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Assisted customers with choosing costume jewelry and accessories. Maintained a clientele book of repeat customers and managed kiosk opening/closing including deposit balancing.
Sales Associate at Lover’s Lane (Lincoln Park)
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Assisted customers with lingerie, apparel, toys, costumes, and accessories. Provided product-related health information and performed opening/closing duties.
Brand Ambassador at Swarovski - The Water Tower Place
November 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013
Built and maintained a strong clientele. Assisted customers with selecting and purchasing Swarovski crystal pieces and explained Swarovski history and Crystal Society membership benefits.
Sales Associate at Alternative Shoes -The 900 Shops
September 1, 2009 - February 1, 2012
Performed associate and visual duties within the store. Assisted the owner with training new employees. Helped customers select Italian boots and shoes, including the correct Italian shoe size. Built a base of repeat and new customers.
Sales Associate at Oakley -The Water Tower Place
May 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Assisted customers with styling options for sunglasses and apparel. Explained lens styles, how they work, and unique features across regular sunglasses, prescription eyewear, and custom eyewear. Cleaned eyewear before placement in Oakley pouches and supported upselling/cross-selling prior to final transactions.
Sales Associate at Express -The Arrowhead Towne Center Mall
April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
Answered styling, purchasing, promotional, and credit card questions. Assisted customers in fitting rooms while providing sales information. Completed visual and replenishment duties and maintained organized men’s and women’s clothing racks and shelves.
Seasonal Sales Associate at The Limited -Stores -The Water Tower Place
November 20, 2008 - December 19, 2008
Organized and maintained clothing and accessory shelves. Performed fitting room duties and assisted customers with apparel and accessory questions.
Operations Associate at Mark Shale -The 900 Shops
September 11, 2007 - February 7, 2008
Organized and maintained men’s and women’s will call. Replenished sale floors with necessary items. Filled refrigerators with water and supported tailoring workflow by taking apparel to the tailor and returning finished items to will call for customer pickup.

Education

Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Merit America
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Adult Education Professional Workshop - Microsoft 365 Excel at Metro East Career Pathways and Mounds View Public Schools
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Visual and Graphic Design Professional Course Certificate at Alison
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising at Sanford Brown College - Online (School Closed)
September 14, 2011 - January 29, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago (School Closed)
October 4, 2004 - March 27, 2009

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Visual and Graphic Design Professional Course Certificate
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Virtual Fashion Design Professional Course
May 21, 2024 - June 21, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods
    Violet's Live Jazz Responsive Website and App

    I created my UX Design portfolio project while attending the Merit America Program. This portfolio project showcases my design work in creating a responsive website design and app design. The project consists of my research, wireframes, low fidelity prototypes, mockups, and high fidelity prototypes. The project also shares what I learned while working on the project and my though process throughout the project.

    UX Design Portfolio Project Link: https://www.twine.net/signin