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Contact: melinalisonbee@gmail.com
Job History
Melina Lisonbee Designs, Seattle WA
Designer 1/2007 present
Designer of a small line of custom and one-of-a-kind items sold locally. Successfully managed all aspects of sourcing, creation, website maintenance, marketing, and distribution of original designs.
Nordstrom Product Group, Seattle WA
Assistant Designer 9/2005-10/2006
Intern 6/2005-9/2005
Promoted to assistant designer upon completion of internship. Responsible for technical sketches, spec pack maintenance, sourcing, and communicating with overseas factories. Actively involved in fit sessions and buy meetings. Developed line lists and catalogs for internal use. Adopted designers responsibilities during leave of absence.
Harland Goodman; Foxcroft and French Dressing, Seattle WA
Sales Rep Assistant at Apparel Mart 2005-2006, during market
Helped drive sales at NW Apparel Mart by assisting with merchandising, writing orders, and related tasks.
Teri Lingerie Company LLC, Portland OR
Intern 6/2004-9/2004
Freelance design work 9/2004-4/2005
Created specifications and sketches that easily communicated design and construction details to factories. Developed concept boards and advertising materials including website homepage sketch.
Oregon State University Costume Shop, Corvallis OR
Costume Coordinator and Stitcher 9/2004-3/2005
Actively involved in construction, customization, and fittting costumes for University theater productions.
Education
Oregon State University, Corvallis OR
Class of 2005
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design
Minor in Business and Merchandise Management
Graduated Cum Laude with cumulative GPA 3.59
Department of Health and Human Sciences Scholar
Original Dress Design accepted for ITAA Exhibition
