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Diana Fanelli
30-99 47th Steet Apt 3
Astoria, NY 11103
Cell (631) 258-6998
Email DFanelli17@gmail.com
Work Experience:
Ariela-Alpha International
Associate Designer
May 2011-Present
Designs focused in Intimates, Sleepwear, and Swim
Assist Design Director in all stages of design from concept to store
Work with Pattern Department and Sample Room in creating all new garments for brands
Work close with production department on all new garments for each season
Research Fashion market to ensure proper trends for new seasons
Create trendboards and concepts for each new season based on brand image
Sketch all new concepts/garments each season
Aid CAD designers in creating repeats, and manipulating presentation boards
Helped to bring on new brands for the company
Work with licensees to show brands how to use the market for further growth
Vandale Industries
Assistant Designer
August 2009-May 2011
Designs focused in Intimate Apparel
Help in all processes from design to development
Create Tech Packs and Design Sheets
Work with Fit department to obtain proper fits of all new products
Work with buyers to produce garments of their needs
Work closely with Hong Kong Office in all stages of development
Helped in designing one of the top selling bras for a private label chain
Worked with Sales Team in obtaining new private label accounts
Education:
■ Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Associate in Applied Science Degree, May 2008
Fashion Design Major, Womens Wear Focused
■ College at Oneonta, State University of New York
Bachelor in Human Ecology, August 2008
Fashion Design Major
Honors and Awards:
Fashion Institute of Technology, Deans List
Design chosen to be shown at the FIT Spring 08 Associate Level Exhibit
Skills: Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator, WED PDM, Microsoft Excel/ Word.
