Welcome!

    Hello! Welcome to my e-Portfolio. Here you can find information about me and my professional life at Cal Poly Pomona. You will find pages about my goals, courses I’ve taken, what I’ve learned outside of the classroom, my life experiences, and my resume. On the left side is the navigation menu, which links to each of these pages.

About Me

    My name is Samantha Boardman. I am a fifth year at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, (Cal Poly) majoring in Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM), Production option, Fashion Design Management track, and will be receiving my Bachelor of Science in June 2013.

    I was born in Pomona, and have lived in the area my whole life. I grew up taking art classes, and in ninth grade I discovered Adobe Photoshop. Eleventh grade I learned about Illustrator, and I’ve loved the two programs ever since. Around the same time I discovered Japanese street fashion, and instantly fell in love. I also have a strong passion for languages, and can pick them up easily. I have taken four years of Spanish in high school, and one quarter in college; two years of Japanese among watching shows in Japanese; and was taught Hebrew growing up.

    When I began college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as a career, so I began my journey in chemistry to become a pharmacist. Partway through my second year, I realized this was not where I wanted to be, and it was time for a change. I learned that Cal Poly had a fashion program, and decided to try it out. My first class was AMM 101, Introduction to the Fashion Industry, and I quickly began learning there’s a lot more to the apparel industry than I knew. Since that first class, I’ve learned many skills and techniques that I will be able to use in the industry, and I hope to always be learning something new.

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My Resumé

Samantha Boardman
smboardman@hotmail.com

     I am an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who thrives to become a top designer. I am always up to a challenge, a quick learner with ambitions to succeed at any task given. I’m currently working toward a degree in fashion and will expand my knowledge, discover new opportunities, and further my strengths and interests in the field.

SKILLS

     Excellent written and verbal communication, great at problem-solving in group settings, and takes charge as a leader. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Has worked with TUKA Tech program. Languages include English (native) and Spanish.

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, California
June 2013
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM)

EXPERIENCE

Fairytale Boutique, Los Angeles, California
January 2013 – Present
Internship 
- Input inventory and prepare items to be sold in the store and on the online website.
- Set up for and host in-store events.
- Model for store in photo shoots.

Acapulco Smog Check, Mira Loma, California
March 2012 – Present
Technician's Assistant
- Communicate with customers and get their information.
- Assist smog technician by inputting information into the computer.

The Flame Broiler, Walnut, California
May 2009 – March 2012, Intermittently
Cashier
- Exemplified superb customer service skills by speaking with guests.
- Operated the front counter and cash register.
- Organized the front of the restaurant.

Johnny Rockets, Chino Hills, California
April – November 2011
Server / Hostess / Expo
- Interacted with guests by greeting them at the door, seating them, and taking their orders.
- Aided the other servers by running food and drinks to tables.

AWARDS

Scribendi Magazine – 2009 Western Region Honors Council Award Winner.
- Awarded top honor in Digital Art.

Dean’s List
- 3 Quarters at Cal Poly Pomona

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Editing photos and creating ideas and up and coming clothing designs of my own.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Fashion Model February 2012 – Present
- Modeled in 3 Japanese Fashion Shows showcasing various street fashions. 
     -  Worked with the brands Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, Kapibara-san, and Miss Angela Che.
- Modeled in 2 Japanese street fashion and 1 glamour professional photoshoots. 
     -  Worked with the photographers Mike Cabusi, LAPhotoNet, and Zekie Cho.

Staff at Japanese fashion party February 2011
- Communicated with press and party guests.
- Determined winner of best outfit contest.





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Last updated March 6, 2013.

My Goals

What did you / do you want to get out of your experience in AMM/ at CPP?

     I came to Cal Poly because I knew it was a good school with great programs, and it was also close to home. At first I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but when I found AMM, I knew it’s where I wanted to be. I started out by just taking a few AMM classes, and quickly realized I would learn a lot more than I thought I would about the industry. Since the beginning of my experience in AMM, I was constantly learning more about industry technology and terminology, fabrics, big designer names and companies. I’ve even had the wonderful opportunity of visiting companies such as VF Corporation and Critical Mass. I think the AMM program at Cal Poly is excellent and really has taught us how to prepare for the world outside of school.

Relevant Courses

Apparel Merchandising and Management

Courses - AMM Core: AMM 270 - Visual Merchandising / Store Design

There are a few different classes that I have very much enjoyed during my time at Cal Poly. Under the “courses” pages, I will talk about 4 of these, including an AMM Core course, an AMM Option course, a Support Course, and a General Education course.
I do warn in advance these are a bit long.

AMM Core (this entry)
AMM Option
Support Course
General Education


AMM Core:
AMM 270 - Visual Merchandising / Store Design
Understanding of design principles, color theory, space, and lighting in relation to display areas and interior design of stores. Analysis of their use in merchandising of goods and customer appeal. Written and oral projects. Application of a computer graphics program. Concurrent enrollment required.

     This class was very interesting to me because I learned how people do visual merchandising, and the elements that go into creating an excellent display. In this class, we had three group projects that utilized our teamwork, Adobe Illustrator, creativity, and writing skills to analyze and create visual displays.

Courses - AMM Option: AMM 410/A - Apparel Production Development I

There are a few different classes that I have very much enjoyed during my time at Cal Poly. Under the “courses” pages, I will talk about 4 of these, including an AMM Core course, an AMM Option course, a Support Course, and a General Education course.
I do warn in advance these are a bit long.

AMM Core
AMM Option (this entry)
Support Course
General Education


AMM Option:
AMM 410/A - Apparel Production Development I
Beginning of capstone experience for senior production students. Development of patterns, prototypes, and samples. Use of CAD technology in development of pattern blocks and first patterns. Application of pattern theory for fit and pattern verification. Application of apparel industry pattern marking and assembly. Evaluation of standard and custom fit.

     In this class, we learned how to use TUKA Tech and create our own patterns so we could make a skirt and blouse for our measurements. It was interesting to learn how patternmaking works, and all the small details that go into it in order to make a garment fit correctly.
     We started with pattern blocks, and used different techniques that our professor taught us in order to modify the block to our liking. We added elements such as pleats, gathering, darts, and pintucks.

Courses - Support Course: MHR 450 - Leadership

There are a few different classes that I have very much enjoyed during my time at Cal Poly. Under the “courses” pages, I will talk about 4 of these, including an AMM Core course, an AMM Option course, a Support Course, and a General Education course.
I do warn in advance these are a bit long.

AMM Core
AMM Option
Support Course (this entry)
General Education

AMM Support Course:
MHR 450 - Leadership
Experiences and discussions involving the complexity of leadership. A study and survey of the history and progression of leadership research for gaining awareness of the challenges of leadership. A non-traditional approach to learning leadership concepts by simulating actual experiences.

     I really enjoyed this class and what it had to offer. I learned a lot about what it takes to be a leader, what qualities you need to be a good leader, and different leadership styles.

Courses - General Education: KIN 370 - Stress Management for Healthy Living

There are a few different classes that I have very much enjoyed during my time at Cal Poly. Under the “courses” pages, I will talk about 4 of these, including an AMM Core course, an AMM Option course, a Support Course, and a General Education course.
I do warn in advance these are a bit long.

AMM Core
AMM Option
Support Course
General Education (this entry)


General Education Course
KIN 370 - Stress Management for Healthy Living
A holistic approach to stress management; preventing and/or alleviating physical symptoms of stress; exploration of the mind/body connection.

     In this class, I learned a lot from this class about stress, what causes it, and how to deal with it. It wasn’t too difficult a class, but I think I made a very good decision in taking it because of everything I got out of it. I was lucky to have taken this class as a lecture and not online, because as opposed to the online course, we were able to do progressive muscle relaxation and yoga – I’ll explain more in a bit. My professor was a character, and had a lot of fun teaching this course, so it made it much more interesting and entertaining for us students.

Learning Outside the Classroom

How are you active at CPP outside of the classroom?

     I generally find classwork keeps me busy at school, but I do enjoy helping out outside of the classroom where I’m able to.

Life Experiences

The Flame Broiler

     Between March 2009 and March 2012, I held down my first real job working as a cashier at The Flame Broiler. It was here that I learned how to talk with customers and interact with my coworkers. I learned a lot of people skills on both ends. With my coworkers, I had to communicate to make sure the orders came through correctly and in a reasonable amount of time. I learned to communicate with my boss about things the store needed, customers that were asking for him, and other inquiries that required my boss’s attention. I also became skilled at speaking with customers and putting smiles on their faces by getting their order to them quickly and making small talk. I was happy I was able to stay with this company for a long time, and my boss always complimented me in that for the entire time I was there, he never had any problems arise with me. I was proud to be able to say that I worked efficiently at my job and got along with everyone I encountered.


Fashion Modeling

     Since the beginning of 2012, I have done modeling work both in fashion shows and photo shoots. I have modeled in 4 Japanese fashion shows showcasing various street fashions, working with the brands Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, Kapibara-san, and Miss Angela Che. I have also modeled in 3 Japanese street fashion and 1 glamour professional photo shoots, one of these being for the store I interned at, Fairytale Boutique, and working with local photographers such as LAPhotoNet, Mike Cabusi, and Zekie Cho. 

My Internship

My Internship at Fairytale Boutique

Fairytale Boutique opened its doors in the heart of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles in June 2012. It is a boutique that sells new and pre-owned Japanese street fashion designer attire and accessories.

• Sole Proprietorship
• Owner – Miki
• Helpers: Shaun, Monique, Olivia
• Intern: Sami
• Target Market: Women 16-30 years old.
• Suppliers: Stores in Japan and Consignment items

My Responsibilities

• Input inventory and prepare items to be sold in the store and on the online website.
• Add products to computer inventory, add hangtag to item with SKU, new or used, and price, hang them neatly so they display properly.
• Assist customers
• Help them find what they're looking for, assist them in the dressing room.
• Prepare for and host in-store events
• Model for store in photo shoots.

Cal Poly Pomona University Learning Outcomes

Cal Poly Pomona University Learning Outcomes