Lynda Xepoleas
805-760-7513
lxepolea@purdue.edu
102 West Wood Street Apt 18, West Lafayette, IN 47906
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
B.S. Apparel Design & Technology
Minor: Art and Design
Graduation Date: Summer 2015
GPAs: Cumulative (3.87/4.0) Major (3.92) Minor (3.74)
HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Semester Honors
2011-2014
Awarded to students who earn at least a 3.5 semester GPA and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Mortar Board Recipient
2011
Recognizes incoming student-athletes who represent the top scholars and leaders of tomorrow on
Purdue’s campus.
Deans List
2012-2014
Awarded to students who earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the previous semester and have a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Presidents Cup Recipient
2012
Awarded to the team with the highest combine GPA within Purdue’s Athletic Department.
All American Academic
2012-2014
Awarded to NCAA Division I student-athletes who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and serve as
a significant contributor to their team.
Distinguished Scholar Athlete
2012-2014
Awarded to Big Ten students athletes who earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the previous year and serve
as a significant contributor to their team.
Endowed Scholar Athlete
2012-2014
Recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate leadership within Purdue’s Athletic Department and are
granted membership into the Groben Society, which allows for the interaction between alumni and
current student-athletes.
Purdue Fashion Association Design Scholarship
2013
Recognizes a student within Purdue's Apparel Design program who has shown excellence in both
academics and leadership in and outside of the classroom.
Outstanding Senior in Apparel Design and Technology
2015
Annual award given by the department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing at Purdue University to a
graduating senior in each major who has demonstrated an outstanding level of academic, professional,
and personal accomplishment.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Huntington Beach Cultural Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA
Future Artist’s Camp Assistant
Summer 2013
Facilitated daily art projects and handling of supplies, taught various art techniques in a variety of
mediums and worked with children and artists to resolve project challenges and safety concerns.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Teaching Assistant – Beginning Garment Construction
Fall 2014
Prepared and administered instructional handouts, provided assistance to students based on individual
needs, and held open lab hours each week.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Teaching Assistant – Survey of Textiles
Spring 2015
In preparation for the spring semester, developed course curriculum and lecture slides for review
sessions, and designed student handouts. During the spring semester, prepared and administered
handouts, lectured on various topics, graded homework, held review sessions, and took attendance
each week.
INTERNSHIPS
JT Intimates/Ace Alliance, Los Angeles, CA
Product Development
Summer 2014
Conducted research on current trends in the intimate apparel industry, developed trend reports for
Market Week in NYC, created digital library of lab dip samples and textile swatches, designed CADs for
various bra and panty styles via Adobe Suite, completed technical specifications for the outsourcing of
boyshort and bralette styles, and also assisted in the processing of product orders and handling of
merchandise.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION
Purdue Athletic Department
Division I Women’s Tennis Team
2011-2014
Demonstrated time management skills through training 30 plus hours a week and maintaining a GPA of
3.8 or higher, gained experience handling complex situations that occur within a team environment,
learned effective communication and leadership skills through supporting team members during
practices and competition as well as within their academic studies, and also advised and mentored
incoming freshmen.
John R. Wooden Leadership Institute
Emerging Leaders (invitation only)
2011-2013
Monthly seminars that are directed towards teaching underclassmen student athletes the key
components of leadership through guest lectures from current athletics department administrators,
coaches, institutional administrators, alumni, and corporate leaders.
John R. Wooden Leadership Institute
Boilermaker Athletic Council (invitation only)
2013-2014
Monthly seminars held by Purdue’s Athletic Board of Directors that work with upperclassmen student
athletes from each of Purdue’s 18 varsity teams to foster positive interaction amongst the athletic
community. The focus of the BAC is leadership and production; in the classroom, on athletic teams, and
in the community.
Ohio Valley Region
Ohio Valley Rookie of the Year Award
2012
Award yearly to the student-athlete with the best performance seen during their first year competing
within the Ohio Valley Region.
Big Ten Women’s Tennis Tournament
Big Ten Champion
2012
Team champion and clincher of the Women’s Tennis Big Ten Tournament for the year 2012.
Purdue Women’s Tennis
MVP
2012-2013
Awarded team MVP two years in a row for outstanding athletic and leadership performance both on and
off the court.
ART AND DESIGN EXHIBITIONS
Purdue Undergraduate Exhibition
“Revolving Threads”
2013
30x24 collage drawing of magazine clippings rendered in prisma color that draws upon the idea of
sustainability in fashion and art.
Purdue Fashion Association’s Annual Fashion Show
Sophomore Year Ensembles
2013
Designed and developed two looks that were showcased during Purdue Fashion Association’s 2013
runway show.
American Heart Association
Red Dress and Tie Event
2014
Designed and developed a dress that was showcased during Purdue’s Annual Red Dress Event hosted
by the Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists on Purdue’s campus.
Midwest Fashion Week
Fall Runway Show
2014
Showcased two looks from previous years at the Indiana War Memorial during Midwest Fashion Week
in Indianapolis.
Purdue Fashion Association’s Annual Fashion Show
Junior Year Ensembles
2014
Designed and developed three looks that were showcased during Purdue Fashion Association’s 2013
runway show.
Purdue Fashion Association’s Annual Fashion Show
“High Ambitions”
2015
Designed and developed a resort/holiday collection inspired by the jet-setter lifestyle of the mid-career
woman.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Purdue Fashion Association
Member
2011-2014
Consumer Sciences and Retailing student organization that strives to educate and promote the fashion
industry. Association activities include industry related guest speakers, workshops, fashion
presentations as well as off campus trips to Chicago and Indianapolis for fashion events.
Purdue Fashion Association’s Annual Fashion Show
Logistics Team Leader
2014-2015
Developed schedules for various tasks and due dates related to the day of the show, communicated
with other team leaders on their progress as well as initially contacting outside resources for their
services and availability, facilitated the set up and take down of staging the day of the show, and also
sent out weekly reminders in regards to important dates to remember.
LANGUAGES
Native Language: English
Additional Languages: Basic Knowledge of French
SERVICE
Purdue Athletic Communications
Boilermaker Street Fest
2011-2014
Engaged with children that attended the boilermaker street fest held before every football home game
and taught them the basics of tennis.
John Purdue Club
Thank-a-Thon
2011-2014
Contacted John Purdue Club members and thanked them for their donations to Purdue Athletics.
Pete’s Pals
Annual Tennis Clinic
2012-2013
Worked with disabled children and lead them through various tennis drills in order to work on their
coordination and reaction time.
Almost Home Humane Society
Animal Socializer and Adoption Advocate
2012
Worked with the animal shelter’s staff to create a positive and clean environment for the animals and
adopting families, socializing with the animals and serving as an adoption advocate.
Westminster Village
Purdue Day Dinner
2013-2014
Dined with the residents at Westminster Village, a home for the elderly and engaged in conversation
and delivered Purdue gear to those in hospice.
RELATED COURSEWORK
Principles of Design I & II
Spring 2012
Introduction to two and three dimensional design fundamentals in regards to concept and process.
History of Fashion
Spring 2013
Exploration of the historical development of western world fashion from the ancient world through the
21st century, emphasizing the impact and influence of society, culture, art, work, economics, politics,
and technology on the style of fashion - past, present, and future.
Apparel Art and Design
Fall 2013
Exploration and experimentation of the various media used by illustrators to creatively render apparel.
History of Art from the 1400s to 1700s
Spring 2014
Review of painting, sculpture, architecture, and printmaking from the 1400s to the 1700s.
Survey of Textiles
Spring 2014
Survey of textiles that analyzes the properties of textile fibers and fabrics, their use in apparel and
interiors in terms of functionality, design aesthetic, and cultural identity, as well as their impact on the
environment.
Modern Art
Fall 2014
Survey of the visual arts from impressionism to Surrealism, focusing on the cultural, social, and
historical dynamics that influenced their artistic creation, and reflect upon the meanings of modernism.
French I & II
Spring 2015
Beginning French with the emphasis on communicative skills, literary skills, and culture.
Global Art of the 19th Century
Spring 2015
Survey of 19th century art, emphasizing artistic and other cultural exchanges between Europe, Asia, and
the Middle East Movements such as Orientalism, Chinoiserie, and Japonisme that are examined within
their historical context and as part of a globalizing tendency.