About Me
My name is Alias Vanvelkinburgh I am an aspiring footwear designer. Recently honed my skills relating to footwear design at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design for the Future Sole Program Powered by Nike, I have been able to further strengthen my design skills with the help of fellow students and design leaders with first hand industry experience in footwear design, color and materials development, and professional development.
I am also a recent graduate inspired by all aspects of life with a focus point in human health leading into my undergraduate studies were I studied biomechanics partnered with my creative thinking to solve consumer needs relating to footwear design and innovation. I am open to work within this evolving idustry to meet the demands I observe everyday.
Education
2019 - 2023
Bachelors of science in Health and Exercise Science Concentration in Sports Medicine
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Through my time at Colorado State University I have been thankful to call this place my home for the last 4 years. The Health and Exercise Science programs has made me proficient in many skills such as critical thinking, human anatomy, biomechanics and public speaking. I was able to understand how the human body works and the necessary components which influence human performance.
July 16th 2024 - August 16th 2024
Master Class Certification In Footwear Design
Pensole Lewis College Of Design Detroit, MI
I have been blessed with the opportunity to attend Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design and participate in the Future Sole Program Powered By Nike! An amazing opportunity to showcase my creativity, design skills, and adaptability. I have also had the ability to meet so many young innovators and learn from design leaders with industry experience just further growing and establishing life long connections. I used this opportunity to be a sponge regarding all elements of design from color and materials, apparel and footwear design acknowledging that each subject holds immense importance that I will utilize with me wherever I go.
Employment
June 2023
Kindred Hospital
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Assist with rehabilitation exercises and functional movements to optimize health and longevity of patients post rehab
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Provide restorative therapy targeting functional gait patterns to increase strength for those with limited range of motion
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Support patient care with physical and occupational therapists when additional assistance is required
Jan 2021 - July 2023
Desires & Fears
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Analyzed market trends to design fresh and unique footwear silhouettes
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Created technical packages for footwear samples for seasonal collections
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Organized sample shoots for footwear focused social media images
Skills
Adobe Suite – Illustrator | Photoshop
Microsoft Office – Excel | Word | PowerPoint
3D Design – Gravity Sketch
Prototyping – Pattern-making | Screen Printing | Embroidery | 3D Printing