Jenna D. Kerns 119 Stanton Avenue Ames, Iowa 641.330.0739 kernsj@iastate.edu EDUCATION Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Bachelor of Science Expected May 2015 Major: Apparel Merchandising, and Design Primary Emphasis: Product Development & Global Sourcing Minor: Sustainability Cumulative GPA: 3.19 / 4.00 Core GPA: 3.52 / 4.00

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS & EXPERIENCE

Adidas Product Development Intern Fall 2014 Fossil Group Inc. Dallas, Texas

! Initiated and helped manage new styles, bill of materials, and discussion topics in PLM ! Tracked samples from conceptual ideas though final approval samples ! Collaborated with design, brand, and licensor teams on day to day activities ! Provided assistance with pricing, tooling charges, and cross checking of tooling debits

Product Development and Materials Intern Summer 2014 Payless ShoeSource Topeka, Kansas

! Assisted sandals and materials team with day to day activities, attended meetings with cross functional partners ! Created new shoe styles in PDM, including: shoe details, bill of materials, artwork, and sample requests ! Communicated with external vendors, and Asia counterparts on a daily basis ! Sourced new materials from Asia team, while keeping in mind the buyers vision of the final product

Production and Sourcing Intern Summer 2013 EXPRESS Columbus, Ohio

! Analyzed fabric coloring alongside standards with senior colorist ! Managed data entry’s on Production Planning, Excel, Web PDM, Island Pacific, Data Color Tools ! Verified contents of bulk fabric submits with respect to Express’s standards ! Performed cross functionally in multiple departments via checking in various garment samples

Student Lead Winter 2012 –Spring 2014 Iowa State University Book Store Ames, Iowa

! Supervised and led student employees on a daily basis, assigned activities, and managed the department ! Ordered special products for customers from an outside vendor multiple times a week ! Reconciled special orders category to insure proper transactions ! Visualized and set up product displays

Cashier Fall 2009 –Winter 2012 Fareway Stores Incorporated Ames & New Hampton, Iowa

! Provided customer service and assisted customers in selection of merchandise ! Carried out register transactions and handled returns / refunds ! Trained new employees

KEY SKILLS & RELATED CLASSES

-PLM -Optitex -Textile Science -Patternmaking -Web PDM -Adobe Creative Suite -General Chemistry -Apparel Technical Design -Data Color Tools -Microsoft Office Applications -Textile Color Theory -Apparel Production Management -Quality Assurance of Textiles & Apparel -Product Development & Manufacturing

ACTIVITIES

Teaching Assistant for Overview of the Apparel Industry Fall 2013 Tutor for Textile Science Spring 2013 Attended High School in Nottingham, United Kingdom Fall 2007 – Winter 2007