Expertise
Volunteerism,TravelOccupation
- Academic Director of Fashion at The Art Institutes Atlanta, Georgia
Detailed Experience
Academic Director of Fashion
Dr. Manuel was the Academic Director of Fashion at The Art Institutes in Atlanta, Georgia, where she managed, mentored, and advised. She taught courses in:
- Apparel Evaluation & Construction
- Textiles
- Fashion History
- Retail Management
- Portfolio Development
Dr. Mauel's most recent venture has been the formation of FashionAlumni.com, where she takes her readers behind the scenes of everything related to the fashion industry.
Fashion Design Expertise
Dr. Manuel's technical expertise in fashion design includes pattern making, drafting, draping, and flat-pattern techniques. Her research in body shape, clothing size, and fit for women and plus-sized children sheds light on little-known facts behind issues occurring in the marketplace, such as vanity-sizing.
More About Dr. Melissa Manuel
Dr. Manuel's hobbies include community volunteerism, traveling, singing, watching romantic comedies, dining out, and staying current on social media. If you'd like to learn more about her, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. You can also follow her on Twitter.