Kori Smith Urso

Chair, fashion

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Education

• M.F.A., fashion, Savannah College of Art and Design
• B.Phil., interdisciplinary studies, Miami University

Credentials

• Chair of fashion, 2024–present
  Associate chair of fashion, 2023–2024
  Professor of fashion, 2018–2023
  Part-time professor of fashion, 2016–18, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  Taught courses in fashion technology, draping, patterning, and Gerber design software.

• Sewing technical specialist, 2012–16, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  Assisted fashion students with the development of their designs into garments through flat pattern, draping, and sewing.

• Freelance pattern and sample maker, Green Label Designs, 2012–14

• Freelance pattern and sample maker, Stone Morris, 2011–16

• Designer/owner, Couture Tailoring, 2010–present
  Assisted clients in the design of custom garments, sourced fabric for custom garments, drafted patterns through the flat pattern method as well as performed draping to fit individual clients, constructed custom garments using an industrial sewing machine with hand-finishing techniques, worked with designers to develop patterns and construct sample garments.

• Tailor/designer, Hunt Club Clothiers, 2009–12
  Measured clients for custom garments and completed garment finishing, constructed garments using hand and machine sewing techniques, altered clothing to fit individual customers.

• Assistant designer, Cate Lyon Studio, 2004–09
  Assisted in garment construction for custom as well as short-run production orders, aided in fitting clients and taking measurements, responsible for training and management of employees and interns, assisted in custom garment design and fabric sourcing, assisted in the design, fabric sourcing, and construction of garments for the Hant Blu clothing line, aided in the design, fabric sourcing, and construction of garments for the Cate Lyon label and accompanied the designer on sales calls throughout south Florida.