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ALIA MILANO
408.348.1306 | aliamilano@mac.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eager and able to assume responsibility, and work as a member of a diverse and creative team
• Professional experience in product development, pattern making, flat sketching, and sourcing
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Extensive marketing and public relations work within the art and fashion field

EDUCATION: Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
Academy of Art University, San Francisco 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2003-Present Independent Contractor
Designer

• Designed girls’ shoes from start to finish for Livie’s Shoes
• Designed handbags and wallets for Adrienne Charlebois Handbags
• Designed and constructed custom wedding dress and flower girl dresses for private, upscale wedding
• Designed and constructed Art Deco gowns for San Francisco’s Legion of Honor Museum fashion show
• Created faux-fur outfits for auction to raise money for San Francisco schools
• Designed a line of eco-friendly toddler socks for Calmato

June 2004- Elevate Prints
November 2010 Manager of Operations and Sourcing

• Created business plan for start up screen-printing company
• Oversaw production for custom merchandise for companies such as The Mountain Winery and Best in the West
• Managed sales and marketing plan

November 2007- Way To Be/Quitters
December 2009 Project Based Design Consultant

• Design entire line of leisurewear clothing for men, women, and children ages 8 to 80
• Create flat sketches and line sheets
• Source fabric and trims from overseas vendors

June 2008- Hira Nasrat
November 2008 Associate Designer

• Responsible for designing Women’s contemporary line, including: Sketches, flats sketches, line sheets, purchasing order forms, look books, and mood boards
• Travel to trade shows and textile shows to source fabrics and trims
• Oversee production

June 2007- Lush Crush, San Francisco
January 2008 Freelance Trend Contributor

• Researched current clothing trends for large-scale fashion website
• Contributed written content with fashion advice and editorial commentary for weekly blog

May. 2002- Elevate Clothing
May 2009 Co-founder, Designer, Manager of Operations and Sourcing

• Launched and designed line of men and women’s street wear clothing
• Created flat sketches and line sheets for entire line
• Oversaw production needs, directed outsourcing, and handled company’s public relations
• Organized, publicized, and directed large-scale fashion shows for upcoming lines

REFERENCES available on request.