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Sarah Collins

Associate chair, fashion marketing and management

Education

  • M.F.A., fashion design, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • B.A., art, Oglethorpe University

Credentials

  • Associate chair, fashion marketing and management, 2024–present
  • Professor of SCADpro, 2022–2024
  • Professor of Fashion, 2005–2022, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
    Helped establish fashion program at new location, ensuring the same quality of work and the outcomes of course curriculum were maintained while meeting new challenges unique to a new location.
  • Contract fashion design, 2015–present, Brrr!
    Design womenswear product lines for start-up fashion technology company. Work includes competitor and trend research, flats, and design sheets, including spec measurements and construction notes, designs, fabric selection, and presentation boards.
  • Freelance Designer, 2005–present
    Design for companies and individuals, including garment design and tech packs, including bridal, debutant, accessories, and activewear.

    • SPANX, contract designer, Atlanta, GA, 2011
      Designed two new product categories for the SPANX brand. Work included competitor and trend research, flats, and design sheets, including spec measurements and construction notes, designs, fabric selection, and presentation boards.
    • Bella Boxer, freelance designer, Atlanta, GA, 2010
      Designed and created spec sheets for a new company creating boxing apparel for women. Designs included rash guards, ankle and wrist wraps, and knit caps.
    • City of Savannah, costume designer, Savannah, GA, 2005–09
      Design costumes for the City of Savannah, Department of Cultural Affairs’ productions of Grease, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A Christmas Carol.
    • Sarah Collins Designs, freelance graphic designer, Savannah, GA, 1999–present
      Clients include Oglethorpe University Office of Student Affairs, Gourmet Everyday, Gaucho, Oglethorpe Playmakers, Oglethorpe Museum of Art, Creative Edge, Dee Sutlieve, Joy Tengende. Designs include company branding, logos, letterhead, business cards, brochures, posters, invitations, postcards, and other mailings.
    • Gaucho, sales and visual associate, Savannah, GA, 2003–05
      Responsible for sales, window display, and store displays in a high-end boutique.
    • Savannah Mall, visual merchandiser, Savannah, GA, 2002–03
      Stylist for six commercials and a photo shoot.
    • John William Brent, P.C., Atlanta, GA

      • Immigration Paralegal, 2001–02
      • Legal Assistant, 1998–99
      • Receptionist, May–Aug. 1998
    • Oglethorpe University, admission counselor, Atlanta, GA, 1999–2001

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Academic Honors Fellowship, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Presidential Scholarship, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
  • The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholar, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
  • Chi Omega Atlanta Alumni Association Scholarship, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
  • Playmakers Scholarship, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
  • Excelsus Laureate Nominee, Class of 2005

Organizations

  • Fashion Group International
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Chi Omega

Publications and presentations

  • “Expanding Your Fashion Portfolio: Spring/Summer Trends for a Shaky Economy,” Atlanta Life Magazine, March 2009
  • “Dressing Sexy,” Atlanta Life Magazine, Feb. 2008
  • “Footwear Fetish,” Atlanta Life Magazine, Nov. 2007
  • “Men and Style,” Atlanta Life Magazine, Oct. 2007
  • “Look Your Best As You Age,” Atlanta Life Magazine, June 2007
  • “Everyone’s Doing It: Why It Is Natural To Judge What Others Wear,” Atlanta Life Magazine, May 2007
  • “The Truth About Trends,” Atlanta Life Magazine, Jan. 2007