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Hi, I’m Holly Patrick, an experienced designer and seamstress based in Denver, passionate about creating beautiful, detailed handmade garments especially tailored for ballroom dancers. I love working closely with clients to understand their needs and transform their desires into elegant gowns and unique designs. Building strong relationships is important to me, and I strive to maintain excellent communication throughout every step of the design and fabrication process.
With over a decade of experience co-owning and managing businesses in fashion design and dental laboratory services, I have developed strong planning, management, and problem-solving skills. I am adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to delivering high-quality results while nurturing client satisfaction and fostering creativity and innovation in my work.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Owner, Designer, Contract Seamstress at Dance Tailor, Denver
February 1, 2023 - PresentConsult with clients to determine needs and design plans for handmade ballroom dance ballgowns. Manage scheduling, prioritizing tasks, and delivering high-quality fabrication and detailed finishing. Build strong client relationships, communicate effectively, and handle invoicing. Responsible for client consultations, product creation, and business operations.
Personal Assistant, Caretaker at 180 Accounting, Colorado Springs
July 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025On-call to assist with various needs including farm animal and plant care, administrative duties, and business development ideas and implementation.
Co-Owner at Precision Dental Laboratory, Colorado Springs
September 30, 2020 - August 27, 2025Oversaw planning, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, marketing, problem solving, deliveries, and model work. Managed operations and business growth over a decade.
Co-Owner, Designer at Maeve Bridal, Colorado Springs
December 31, 2009 - August 27, 2025Responsible for planning and designing custom bridal dresses based on client specifications. Managed communication with customers and seamstresses, troubleshooting fit problems, drafting patterns, and sewing.
Assistant Store Manager, Shift Supervisor, Barista at Starbucks Coffee, Multiple locations
April 30, 2010 - August 27, 2025Led team meetings, managed scheduling, hiring, and firing processes. Completed management training and safety courses. Improved profitability through strategy implementation, enhanced customer satisfaction, and quality control. Handled ordering, supervision, and barista duties with a focus on team leadership and operational efficiency.
Data Entry at The Navigators, Colorado Springs
December 31, 2001 - August 27, 2025Accurately read, clarified, and entered fundraising notes. Corrected errors and ensured pertinent information was properly recorded, improving data quality for fundraising activities.
Owner, Designer, Contract Seamstress at Dance Tailor, Denver
February 1, 2023 - PresentConsulted with clients to determine their needs and designed custom ballroom dance ballgowns. Built strong client relationships, managed scheduling and task prioritization, and ensured timely completion and delivery of high-quality handmade garments with detailed finishing. Handled invoicing and communications throughout the process.
Personal Assistant, Caretaker at 180 Accounting, Colorado Springs
July 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025Provided on-call support for various needs including farm animal and plant care along with administrative tasks. Contributed ideas and helped implement business building strategies.
Co-Owner at Precision Dental Laboratory, Colorado Springs
September 30, 2020 - August 27, 2025Oversaw planning, decision-making, budgeting, scheduling, and hiring. Managed marketing efforts, problem-solving, and deliveries. Participated in model work.
Co-Owner, Designer at Maeve Bridal, Colorado Springs
December 31, 2009 - August 27, 2025Designed bridal dresses by consulting with customers and managing seamstresses. Drafted patterns, sewed dresses, troubleshooted fit issues, and ensured customer satisfaction.
Assistant Store Manager, Shift Supervisor, Barista at Starbucks Coffee, Multiple Locations
April 30, 2010 - August 27, 2025Led team meetings and goals, completed management training and safety courses. Managed audits, scheduling, hiring/firing, performance reviews. Improved sales, product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Handled customer service and barista duties.
Data Entry at The Navigators, Colorado Springs
December 31, 2001 - August 27, 2025Accurately read and entered notes from fundraising calls, ensuring error corrections and relevant data inclusion.
Education
Foreign Languages, Architecture focus at Pikes Peak Community College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Foreign Languages, Architecture focus at Pikes Peak Community College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Fashion Design studies at Brooks College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Fashion Design studies at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Foreign Languages and Architecture focus at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Foreign Languages and Architecture focus at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Fashion Design at Brooks College, Long Beach, CA
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Fashion Design at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Qualifications
President’s List
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Barista of the Month
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025President’s List
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Barista of the Month, Starbucks Coffee
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Education
Experience Level
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