Alysha Cassis-Shaw

* ******** *****, *** ****, Oakland CA 94612 • 347-***-**** • acqzsj@r.postjobfree.com Objective

To utilize my extensive design, development, production and client management skills in a forward thinking environment.

Experience

Remote Stylist, Stitch Fix, San Francisco, December 2014- present

• Curate selections for clients based on past history, style preferences, body type, and Pinterest boards to select the best items from inventory

• Create a personalized experience for each client by writing thoughtful and professional notes that speak to choices made and give tips on how to style the items chosen

• Participate in onsite workshops to facilitate better understanding of product fit and fabrication and improve quality of the customer experience

• Provide feedback to client services and management team regarding the styling platform, inventory and common client requests

Embroidery Design and Development Manager, Finesse Embroideries, NYC, October 2001- May 2014

• Individually managed the development of embroideries for the runway and sales collections of several high end American and European fashion designers

• Conceptualized and executed swatch ideas based on individual trend research and designer inspiration and input

•Worked closely with multiple Mumbai, India based factories to create embroidered garments from sampling through production

• Sourced fabrics and materials locally and abroad

• Negotiated with factories to effectively meet delivery deadlines

• Interfaced with clients and vendors to maintain budgets

• Created copy for sales associates and merchandisers to better market embellished items Associate Designer, Halston, NYC, August 1999-September 2001

• Worked directly with the designer and creative director to design and develop the ready to wear collection

• Chose fabrics, buttons, trims, and closures

• Maintained records of sample expenditures

• Executed embroidery layouts

• Created line sheets for sales associates

• Took fitting notes in sample and production meetings

• Worked with sample room to ensure prompt execution and completion of samples Design Intern, Charter Club, NYC, September 1998-August 1999

• Assisted woven and knit design teams

• Prepared boards for line reviews

• Approved lab dips and gave feedback to overseas vendors

• Created inspiration and mood boards

Education

A.A.S Program: Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, August 1998-May 2000 Bachelor of Arts: Spanish, Howard University, Washington, DC, August 1991- May 1995