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Laurel D. Teixeira
E-mail: laurelteixeira@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: www.LuluDawn.com
Location: San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY
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Professional Profile
> Accomplished fashion designer and product developer, reliable, professional, meets deadlines, gives the utmost to each project
> Proven skills in fashion sketching, garment construction, computer aided design, and creating technical packages
> Recognized for honesty, dependability, and quality in all work and communication
Computer Skills
> Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
> Computer Patternmaking (Gerber Accumark)
> Microsoft Office
>>Excel, Power Point, Access)
> Web PDM
> Proficiency in MAC and PC OS
> JDA Enterprise Planning
> HTML Experience
Technical Skills
> Hand Figure and Flat Sketching
> Patternmaking and Draping
> Technical Packages
> Computer Figure and Flat Illustration
> Garment Specs
> Language: Beginner French
Education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Master of Fine Arts degree; Fashion Design, Degree Expected 2013
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science degree; Fashion Merchandising Management, Product Development Focus
Degree Received December 2008; Cumulative GPA: 3.66, Dean\'s List 2006-2008
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), San Francisco, CA
Associate of Arts degree; Fashion Design,
Degree Received March 2005; Cumulative GPA: 3.66, Honor Roll 2003-2005
Experience
06/08 Present Facility Attendant, City of Fremont, Fremont, CA
> Monitored community centers during open hours and center bookings
> Opened and locked up community centers when needed
> Performed clerical and customer service duties
09/09 - 08/10 Ralph Lauren Selling Specialist, Bloomingdales, Palo Alto, CA
2009 4th Quarter B the Best Sales Award
> Represented the Ralph Lauren brand on the selling floor, developed a clientele, and maintained the selling floor to reach and exceed quarterly sales goals
> Acted as a personal shopper to top clients
08/08 - 12/08 Product Development Intern, Victoria\'s Secret, New York, NY
> Developed presentation boards for design team
> Generated product information from Web PLM; Formulated sales and product data on weekly top 20 selling bras
> Participated in seasonal planning meetings and assisted in sample fittings
> Performed competitor shopping analysis
09/06 - 05/08 Student Aid in Fashion Design Department, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, NY
> Organized schedule of appointments for academic advisors
> Assessed students issues and directed them in correct procedures and major information
06/05 - 01/06 Men\'s Furnishings & Suits Selling Specialist, Bloomingdale\'s, Palo Alto, CA
> Helped customers with merchandise selection and product information
> Established and developed a clientele; maintained merchandise and selling floor
08/03 - 10/03 Intern Stylist, Macy\'s Passport 2003, San Francisco, CA
> Assembled accessories and props; prepared clothing for use during fashion shows
> Supported lead stylists backstage during fashion shows
> Completed required documentation for borrowed clothing and samples used for fashion shows
01/99 - 10/05 Web Page Designer, California Indian Storytelling Association (CISA), Fremont, CA
>Designed web page layouts and graphics; Maintained web page
