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Chyna Giacalone
Hermosa Beach, CA
310-406-9251
Chynaroseg@aol.com
S U M M A R Y
Inventive, eager and flexible. Broad based knowledge of Fashion Industry, with two years of study and entry level experience.
Proficient in Fashion illustrations, flat sketching, sewing, pattern drafting, Computer Aided Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word.
Proficient customer service skills, client interaction, oral and written communication, and organization.
Extensive experience in joint collaboration, group leadership, and ability to work independently.
Completion of detail oriented tasks and conducting professional presentations.
The ability to adapt easily to new concepts and responsibilities, solve problems through innovative thinking, to meet deadlines, and provide a positive professional image.
E D U C A T I O N
FDIM/ The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Degree Major: Fashion Design Grad date: June 2010
Garment construction
Draping, patternmaking, grading, and marking
Illustration of fashion figure
Flat Sketching by hand, and Photoshop
Source fabric & trim
Line development
Costing & specification
Trend and color analysis
Creative design & concept design
E X P E R I E N C E
AMMA Design
Assistant Designer Torrance, CA (8/3/12-present)
CAD flat sketching
Sourced fabrics and trim selections
Assisted designer with design concepts
Pattern maker
Biatta Intimates
Assistant Designer/ freelance Los Angeles, CA (12/6/10-2/8/11)
CAD flat sketching.
Repeat prints for private labels such as hot topic, and sears.
Sourced fabrics and trim selections
Communicated with factories in regards to garments.
Completed tech packs, color guides, specing etc.
CAD fashion illustrations.
Dara Young, LVMH/ Hennessey sponsored Lingerie New York Show
Intern & Backstage Assistant New York (10/14-10/22)
Constructed multiple corsets, fabricated in foam, leather, barge, coil boning etc.
Assisted designer with the positioning of EL panels into fiberglass, and fiber optics insertion into animal hides.
Fit and consulted multiple models, maintained contacts, schedules etc.
Dressed models on location of the fashion show.
LA Fashion Week Los Angeles, CA (10/17/10)
Backstage Manager, Bryan Hearns Collection
Organized, and coordinated all backstage assistants.
Bagged clothing, and made inventory for collections upon exit of location.
Personally hemmed, pressed, and finished garments for the runway.
Dressed and changed models outfits.
Coordinated with designer to establish look boards for each model/look changes.
Ragos & Dario inc. Beverly Hills, CA (9/10-10/10/10)
Assistant Designer/ freelance
CAD flat sketching.
Fashion Illustrations.
Worked with designer on construction/ design details.
Sourced fabrics and trim selections for the collection.
Hermosa Cyclery Hermosa Beach, CA (4/08-present)
Lead Merchandiser & Sales Representative
Established a strong client base to meet and exceed sales goals.
Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high-volume Flagship location.
Maintained inventory control; processed weekly shipments.
Created a streamlined sales tracking system to chart trend among top selling products.
Counseled and advised clients on any inquiries.
Composed and maintained client correspondence.
Trained new employees on fundamentals to ensure success during their introductory period.
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Internship for the company Aviva Collective 4/10-4/11
Stylist for a photo shoot for independent Fashion Designers 2009.
Designed and constructed plus size eveningwear 2008.
Awarded Mira Costa high school 2007-2008 outstanding achievement in Fashion Design.
Awarded Fashion Design scholarship 2008 by the Neptunian Womans Club of Manhattan Beach.
Awarded Fashion Design Craft award 2008 by the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club.
Participated in Neptunian Womens Club fashion show 2008.
Volunteered for Manhattan Beach Heal the Bay beach clean up 2006-2007.
Volunteered for Pacific Christian Centers youth program 2006-2007.
P O R T F O L I O: Available upon request.
