FRANCISCA HOLANDA-CHAPMAN M.A

Personal Profile

Vibrant, Exciting, Enthusiastic are words which define Francisca Holanda-Chapman.

She says: " Art, Design and Nature are expressions of myself."

Born in Brazil, Francisca has a natural flair and zest for life represented in all aspects of her work.

She remains cutting edge and able to move in new, exciting directions.

Working with her is all about embracing and trying new ideas.

 

From previous Professional Architect, Political and Cultural Adviser experiences, she has gained excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a strong aesthetic ability in business acumen.

 

Education & Qualifications

 

• HND: Fashion Textile Footwear Design -Thames Valley University ·TVU 2007
• Architect & Town Planner -Faculty Architecture and Urbanism- University Rio de Janeiro 1980
• Post Graduate Certificate in Urban & Regional Space - Oswaldo Cruz Foundation 1993
• Architect & Town Planner

Key Skills

• Works well on own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation and organisation required to meet targets and deadlines.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Outgoing, friendly, versatile and flexible with an ability to work well and efficiently with a wide range of people in different circumstances.
• Able to use a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Played a leading role in several fashion shows.
• Good detailed market research skills in themes and trends via a wide range of sources including inspirational trips, trade shows, prediction agencies and the Internet.
• Develop, manipulate and construct patterns for illustrations and specification sheets.
• Construct and fit garments and footwear.
• Practical experience and knowledge of leathers and fabrics.
• Create concept boards for design presentations.
• Develop design illustrations from concept sketches to final presentations.
• Render in mediums of marker, coloured pencil, gouache and water colour.

Voluntary Work
Age Concern (Window Merchandise and Customer Service)
English Heritage (Guide at Basildon Park)
Thames River Rescue (Boat Patrol at Regattas)

Fashion Shows

2007 TVU Graduate Fashion Week Hexagon Reading

2009 Leeds Fashion Show " Dress me Beautiful"

2009 "Rock'n the Runway " Batersea London

Published Work

Abeca Book dos Estilistas SS 2008/2009

Revista Lancamentos Industria AW 2009

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