Monica Bates
About Monica Bates
Monica Bates is an Associate Fashion Designer currently employed at Adjmi Apparel Group in New York, New York. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, including roles as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and various design positions at notable companies.
Work at Adjmi Apparel Group
Monica Bates has been employed at Adjmi Apparel Group as an Associate Fashion Designer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the design and development of apparel, utilizing her skills and experience in the fashion industry. Adjmi Apparel Group is known for its innovative designs and commitment to quality, making it a significant player in the fashion sector.
Education and Expertise
Monica Bates holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from Moore College of Art and Design, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Fashion/Apparel Design from Lehigh Carbon Community College, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. Bates also participated in study abroad programs at Arcadia University, focusing on anthropology in Athens, Greece, and art and culture in Rome.
Background in Fashion Design
Monica Bates has a diverse background in fashion design, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. She served as an Assistant Designer at United Legwear & Apparel Co. from 2019 to 2021 and at Elo Sportswear LLC for a brief period in 2017. Her experience also includes a position as an Assistant Fashion Designer at Aerie by AEO, Inc. in 2021 and a Fashion Design Internship at Paul Carroll in 2016.
Experience in Retail and Personal Training
In addition to her design career, Monica Bates has experience in retail sales, having worked at Coach in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from 2015 to 2016. Furthermore, she has been a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer at World Instructor Training Schools since 2010, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to both fashion and fitness industries.