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Eduardo Barrera Caro
E_Barrera_Caro@yahoo.com
Objective: Im seeking a position that will utilize my design skills in a womens contemporary line.
Skills:
Patterns: Drafting, Draping, Grading, Computer Patternmaking
Computer Literate: Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, CAD, Windows & Mac literate, Apparel Magic, FedEx, New York Overnight
Illustrations: Quick Sketch, Flat Technical Drawings (Illustrator & Manually)
Sewing Machines: Single Needle (Mechanical & Electronic), Over-lock,
Industrial, Blind Hemmer
Team Player
Education:
Fashion Design, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
August 2007-May 2010
Fashion Merchandising, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
August 2007-May 2010
Employment:
Associate Designer Gloria Lance, Inc., Gardena, CA
Works with Senior Designer/Art Director to ensure smooth, timely and accurate
completion of creative projects.
Maintains a current list of design and photographic styles.
CAD, Flat-Technical Drawings, Line Sheets, Trim Buying.
Attend daily fittings, take notes, & photograph garments on models
Create line sheets for buyers after each market
Contribute creative ideas for ways to improve processes and presentation
Work and focus in a demanding busy environment with limited space and privacy
Maintains regular and punctual attendance at all job functions.
Conduct consistent market research and bring new ideas in house: trends,colors,trim and fabrics. etc. May 13-Present
Assistant Designer DimePiece Designs, Los Angeles, CA
CAD, Flat-Technical Drawings
Work and focus in a demanding busy environment with limited space and privacy
Maintains regular and punctual attendance at all job functions.
Work closely with internal teams.
Met all deadlines in a timely manner. May 10 Jan 11
Assistant Designer James Andrew Clothing, Brea, CA
CAD, Flat-Technical Drawings
Coordinate with owner/designer on merchandising the line.
Met all deadlines in a timely manner. May 09 May 10
Assistant Designer/Personal Assistant House of Petro Zillia, Los Angeles, CA
Increased sales by 68% due to production of Here & Now Fashion Show.
Increased awareness of social networking sites to promote & increase sales.
Contribute to design ideas, and help develop new techniques in sewing, finishing.
Assist in coordinating and tracking sampling progress.
Met all deadlines in a timely manner. Jan. 09 Dec. 09
Sales Associate Olveritas Village, Los Angeles, CA
Increased sales by 30% due to visuals renovations.
Took initiative on pending projects not completed by others. Fall 2008 Semester
Sales Associate/Sales Support/Visuals Banana Republic, Santa Monica, CA
Went from opening 2 Banana Cards to 12 a month.
Increased sales goal from $300.00 a shift to $1,200.00
Became lead cashier in 6 months. Nov. 06 Nov. 07
Administrative/Clerical Sony BMG, Santa Monica, CA
Employee of the Month of September
Achieved great reviews among managers. Nov. 06 Nov. 07
Assistant Manager Melt Gelato, Glendale, CA
Boosted sales by 15%
Successfully trained staff that was later sent out to other chain stores. Aug. 06 Nov. 06
Inventory, Merchandising, Cashier, Cook Chuck E. Cheese, Lynwood, CA
Got promoted within 5 months of working for C.E.C.
Increased merchandise sales by 30%
Standardized merchandising displays for corporate. April 05 Oct. 06
