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Megan Luongo

Sales Coordinator at Datesweiser
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Megan Luongo is a skilled textile designer with 1 year 7 months of experience in sales coordination, fashion design, and blogging, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Fashion/Textile Design Technology from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
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Buffalo, New York, United States, US
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  • Weaving
  • Dyeing
  • Textiles
  • Textile Design
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Megan Luongo is a multifaceted creative force, weaving together a tapestry of experience and skill. As a seasoned fashion designer, she has honed her craft through a decade of work at esteemed companies like Datesweiser and Arc-Com, where she has developed a keen eye for textiles and a deep understanding of the industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her eponymous Instagram and Etsy shop, Linen and Loom, where she showcases her handcrafted textile and fashion works. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fashion/Textile Design Technology from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, Megan has established herself as a versatile and innovative professional, adept at navigating the intersection of art and commerce.

Experience

  • Datesweiser
    • Buffalo, New York, United States
    • Sales Coordinator
      • Dec 2022 - Present
      • Buffalo, New York, United States

  • Linen + Loom
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Owner, Designer, Maker
      • Jan 2017 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Started an Instagram and Etsy Shop entitled Linen and Loom that sells a curated vintage selection, along with hand made textile/fashion works. Also appears at artisan markets regularly.

  • Etsy
    • Online
    • Retailer
      • 2015 - Present
      • Online

      Sells fiber art and accessories via a personal online shop.

  • Forward Space, LLC
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Showroom Manager
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Arc-Com
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Showroom Associate
      • May 2017 - Sep 2020
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Showroom Associate at the textile company Arc-Com in the Merchandise Mart of Chicago that yearly hosts NeoCon.

  • Alex Ulichny
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Fashion/Textile Internship
      • Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Intern for the couture fashion designer, Alex Ulichny, for the duration of his artist in residency at the Evanston Art Center, helping to make couture textiles and objects for his garments.

  • Mata Traders
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Textile/Jewelry Design Intern
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Textile/Jewelry Design Intern at fair trade apparel and accessory company Mata Traders. Had original textile artwork (patterns/prints) used in the final Spring Collection that was sold nationally in the US. Also helped out in the operations and sales departments and was sent to work on multiple trade shows.

  • ShoeFly
    • Buffalo, NY
    • Sales Associate
      • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
      • Buffalo, NY

      Sales Associate at a local shoe boutique in the main shopping district of Buffalo, NY. Duties include tending to the store individually, opening and closing, cashier duties, organizing, payroll, distributing inventory and stock, window displays, and tending to customers’ needs including fitting people. Also designs signs and pamphlets for the store.

  • Torn Space Theatre Company
    • Buffalo, NY
    • Assistant Costume Stylist
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
      • Buffalo, NY

      Assists the Director of Costume Design with styling the actors for the summer production, entitled Burden.

  • Buffalo State Runway: Ecolution
    • Fashion/Textile Designer
      • 2016 - 2016

      Participated in the Buffalo State fashion show in which she designed a full Senior Collection consisting of four complete outfits that were constructed (sewn, pattern drafted) and textile designed (CAD design) by herself. She also created the accessories for the collection which included 3D printed jewelry and head pieces.

    • Fashion/Textile Designer
      • 2016 - 2016

      Won second place overall Senior Design Collection that was judged by a professional jury fromdifferent areas around the US. Award included professional shears and thread pack, as well as an exclusive portrait from a professional photographer.

  • Scoop Shop Consignment
    • Retailer
      • 2016 - 2016

      Sells hand made fiber art and accessories at a local clothing boutique.

    • Social Media Intern
      • 2015 - 2016

      Manages the social media outlets of a local vintage consignment clothing boutique in the Elmwood Village.

  • Albright-Knox Art Gallery
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Volunteer
      • 2016 - 2016
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Donated dyed fabric and attended sewing sessions that benefited the Spectral Locus projectin which select buildings in Buffalo’s downtown area were covered in cloth as part of a publicart installation.

  • Big Orbit Gallery
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Artist
      • 2016 - 2016
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Had fiber art work accepted in the member’s exhibit on view for over a month.

  • Mini Textiles Exhibition: Face to Face
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Artist
      • 2016 - 2016
      • Bratislava, Slovakia

      Was chosen for the international mini textiles exhibit in which three pieces were shown in a month long exhibition in the SVU Gallery.

  • Sugar City
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Artist
      • 2016 - 2016
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Was chosen to be the recipient of free gallery space to be utilized as a month long exhibitfeaturing fiber work by herself and two other local artists. Over ten pieces of hers were on view.

  • Queen City Market
    • Buffalo, NY
    • Vendor
      • 2016 - 2016
      • Buffalo, NY

      Was accepted as a vendor into the curated artisan holiday market where hand made and designed pillows and other home decor was sold.

  • Squeaky Wheel Film&Media Arts Center
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Graphic Designer
      • 2015 - 2016
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Creates posters for the art organization's film screening events.

  • MCLSquared.com
    • Online
    • Blogger
      • 2012 - 2016
      • Online

      Designed and developed a blogging website in conjunction with her cousin that wrote aboutthe local fashion and food scene relevant to Buffalo, NY, as well as how-to posts about Megan’sfiber art practices. Advocated for the profit of small businesses.

  • Buffalo Small Press Book Fair
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Vendor
      • 2015 - 2015
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Was accepted as a vendor of fiber arts and accessories.

  • Elmwood Village Association
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Graphic Designer
      • 2015 - 2015
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Designed pamphlets for the Elmwood Village’s events and happenings at the local boutiques.

  • Dreamland Gallery
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Artist
      • 2015 - 2015
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Had fiber art work accepted at a local gallery for a month long group exhibition.

  • Rochester Contemporary Arts Center
    • Rochester, New York Area
    • Artist
      • 2015 - 2015
      • Rochester, New York Area

      Had art work shown in the 6x6 yearly exhibition.

  • Chic and Sweet
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Sales Associate
      • 2013 - 2014
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Sales Associate at a local clothing boutique in Buffalo. Duties included window displays, organizing, customer service, cashier duties, distributing inventory and stock, openingand closing, and tending to the store individually, as well as with co-workers until the storeeventually closed for business.

Education

  • 2012 - 2016
    State University of New York College at Buffalo
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Fashion/Textile Design Technology
  • 2015 -
    Fashion Institute of Technology
    Study Abroad, Apparel and Textiles

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