Throughout my academic and creative journey, I have sought opportunities to challenge myself, explore new disciplines, and transform ideas into meaningful projects. My achievements reflect not only completed work, but a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
 

Academic
• Graduated with a High School Diploma
• Earned a Business Career Technical Education Diploma
• Completed an Associate's Degree through concurrent enrollment
• Inducted into the National Honor Society
• Accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology
 

Fashion & Design

• Designed and constructed original fashion pieces across a variety of styles, including couture-inspired garments, streetwear, costume design, and wearable art.

• Created multiple original streetwear concepts and garments, exploring contemporary fashion, graphic design, and self-expression through clothing.

• Designed and constructed two transforming gowns for a local production of Cinderella, engineering costumes that seamlessly changed appearance during live performance while balancing creativity with functionality.

• Participated in five consecutive years of upcycled fashion shows, designing, constructing, and modeling original garments created entirely from recycled and repurposed materials. These projects challenged me to combine sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship while transforming everyday materials into wearable fashion.

• Designed and created a wearable Mardi Gras-inspired gown constructed entirely from duct tape, demonstrating creative problem-solving and unconventional material exploration.

• Designed and constructed a couture-inspired Medda Larkin costume using reclaimed clothing, curtains, and repurposed textiles, combining theatrical storytelling with sustainable fashion practices.

• Designed and created custom dresses and garments for school productions, themed events, and special occasions, adapting each design to fit a unique vision while expanding my technical construction skills.

• Designed and handcrafted original upcycled accessories, including a denim purse created from my grandfather's jeans featuring an original hand-drawn hairless cat illustration.

• Continuously explore fashion through sketching, concept development, garment construction, material experimentation, and creative storytelling, building a portfolio that reflects both artistic growth and technical development.
 

Business & Marketing
• Developed a comprehensive branding and marketing campaign proposal for ECC, including brand strategy, audience analysis, website recommendations, social media planning, advertising concepts, and community engagement initiatives
• Designed and presented an original business concept as the capstone project for my Business Diploma
• Completed numerous branding, marketing, and entrepreneurial projects focused on strategic communication and creative problem-solving
 

Content Creation
• Built and continue to develop my personal creative brand, Authentically Aiyana, documenting my journey through fashion, entrepreneurship, and personal growth
• Developed skills in photography, videography, editing, storytelling, and digital content strategy across multiple platforms
• Created ongoing creative projects that combine fashion, design, marketing, and community building
 

Leadership & Personal Development
• Balanced rigorous academic coursework while pursuing independent creative projects, entrepreneurship, and professional development
• Continuously sought opportunities to learn new skills across multiple creative disciplines while building a portfolio that reflects both artistic and strategic thinking