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Awards
Fashion Institute of Technology
Critic Award Winner for AAS FIT Exhibition 2014
Dean's List
Centro Moda, Lisa Thon School of Design
Total Look Award Winner for designs inspired in bullfighting.
All Around Medal Winner for creativity and proficiency in all the garment design categories for designs inspired in bullfighting.
Experience
Dresses Assistant
Caché Inc.
September 2014- March 2015 New York City
Execute flat sketching & print recolors
Create accurate tech packs
Generate PLM folders to include all style development, artwork & BOM pages
Assist in all style CAD work, PLM & line sheet updates from simultaneous deliveries
Source fabrics & trimmings
Create artworks for embroidery placement
Follow up, tracking communication in cross-functional teams
Perform trend & market research
Design Assistant
Santiago Couture (Designer/ Retailer)
May 2013 August 2013 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Designed lace and embroidery placement
Hand finished bridal and prom gowns
Hand embroidered and embellished garments
Assisted during customer fittings
Assisted customers needs with merchandise selection
Arranged in-store display
Provided in store customer service
Freelance Designer
Amy Lee by Amy Lee
December 2010 August 2013 Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Established an evening wear business
Designed and sketched gowns in eveningwear such as maternity, bridal and proms
Draped muslins
Made custom patterns to each customer
Designed lace, embroidery and appliqués placement
Hand finished garments
Constructed and fit to customers specifications
Sourced fabric and trims
Maintained all bookkeeping records
Directed artistic and creative direction for advertising
Designed logo identity
Merchandised through social networking
