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www.porvidaclothing.com
Experience
Andes Gifts Fair Trade
August 11, 2011 - Present
Alpaca Assistant, West Sacramento
Meticulously reviews styles for quality assurance
Identifies any errors in fit, construction, or level of quality
Merchandises and organizes new styles in-house for easy shipping
Maintains & updates customer accounts, purchase orders, and invoices using QuickBooks
Trend Analysis and research
The Park Ultra Lounge
August 15 2005 August 2011
Promotions Coordinator, Sacramento, CA
Designs events to specifically target companyʼs demographic audience
Orchestrates fashion shows, charity events and other entertainment showcases
Develops marketing strategies to promote special events, increase sales, and boost attendance
Maintains various social media websites using software applications & HTML and create event buzz
Icon Apparel Group
March 23, 2009 December 2010
Production Manager, West Sacramento, CA
Reviewed new styles for two apparel lines (Tank Theory, Artifacts) with designers to understand vision and concept
Advised designers on pattern design and garment construction
Collaborated with designers to determine the best fabric and trim combinations to create a sound design
Fit all garments to meet company standards, designer standards and buyer standards
Facilitated on-going communication with vendors and responds to any technical questions
Created and adjusted specs for vendors use as needed
Ensured fittings and graded specifications are completed to meet time and action calendar
Issued graded specifications to vendors upon fit and production approval
Plutonium Designs
October 2003 June 2005
Designer Assistant, San Francisco, CA
Worked independently drafting patterns and preparing fabrics for cutting and sewing
Created avant-garde designer garments by applying all trims and sundries meticulously by hand
Doubled production speed by managing time and tasks at hand in small company
Skills
A clear understanding of garment construction
Exceptional sketching skills by hand and computer aided
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, PC & Mac
Able to work independently, as well as collaborate as a team player
Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure
Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting
Ability to communicate technical information to vendors, manufacturers, and designers
Understanding of technical terminology, machinery and computer design programs
Ability to organize work, manage time and schedule projects to meet deadlines
Education
California State University, Sacramento, CA
September 2009 May 2011
B.A., Family & Consumer Science - Concentration: Apparel Marketing & Design
Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA
January 2006 May 2009
A.A., Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco, CA
October 2002 October 2005
A.A., Product Development
