freelance designer
Resume:
Anthony S. Boyd
North Hollywood, CA
*************@*****.***
https://boydanthony58.wixsite.com/mysite
A Creative Hybrid with fresh perspectives on art, fashion and culture. Orginally from Saint Louis, MO relocated to LA to continue my education.I have a sound background in Fashion Design, Product Development and stylist. The driving force of self-motivation and hard work is embedded in my very DNA.
SKILL SETS
Draping, Technical Flats, Fashion Illustrations,Styling, Creating Tech Packs, Familiar with: PLM, Adobe: Illustrator and Photoshop, Leadership through military training, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
PERSONAL SKILLS
Innovative,Team Player, Resourcefull,
EDUCATION
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts in Apparel Industry Management Grad Date 06.13
Classes Included: Global Trade Dynamics, Apparel Tech I & II, Sourcing & Inventory Management
International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design Grad Date 06.09
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Army Reserve 10.10-Present
Human Resources Specialist
Discover any pay issues soldiers have and consult with soldier and section line leader. We ensure that soldiers understand any debt
Educate soldiers on the necessary steps to advance in their military career.
Coach soldiers on creating authorizations and vouchers for military travel
Oversee w/section line leader all strength management.
Plan w/ section line leaders arranging promotion and award ceremonies for soldiers
Guess Los Angeles, CA
Associate Men’s Knit Active Wear Designer 01.17-10.17
Analyzed market to determine trends in color, theme, design, techniques, and style
Forecasted and Proposed potential new trends to Creative Directors not yet seen on the market to obtain first-to-market advantage for company
Designed seasonal collections w/ direction from Creative Directors for knits and active wear. Also created product tech packs with CADS using illustrator and BOM’s.
Created seasonal mood boards w/ Design Team
Resolved issues in the development process of creating the seasonal collection. Such issues include costing, changes of deadlines for collection, delayes from manufactures
Guess Los Angeles, CA
Product Development Assistant 07.15-01.17
Advised over sea vendors on behalf of Guess on the sourcing of raw goods
(fabric, trims) for development of end product of finished garments.
Created and update BOM’s.
Tracked and approved all color standards and fabric strike offs
Briefed all vendors via email on timelines and cut off dates for receiving samples
Communicated with oversea vendors and buyers to facilitate a smooth process and ensure timely receipt of all samples.
Guess Los Angeles, CA
Temp/Production & Product Development Assistant 04.15-07.15
Updated and entered cost of garment’s via Enovia PLM system
Authorized purchase orders and entered in Essentues PLM system
Monitored ship dates on purchase orders for extensions. Ensured that hand over, ship and receiving/INDC dates are managed correctly by shipping port and business unit
HauteLook Culver City, CA
Assistant Stylist 03.14-03.15
Co-Lead/ Lead Creating cohesive looks for the models
Ensuring all pairing/styling on trend.
Alerting the photographer of any defects while on set
Analyzed collection/brands that will be shot to ensure styling is aligned with the brand’s and HauteLook aesthetic.Accessorized the model on trend
Vince LLC Los Angeles, CA
Fabric Research & Development/Intern 11.13-03.14
Ensured that all fabrications were categorized
Developing a better understanding of Product Development
Kill City Los Angeles, CA
Intern 04.13 – 06.13
Forecasted trends for 2013-2014
Resolved and identified w/ Creative Director problems that occur during the sample making process of garments
References/ Portfolio available upon request
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