Fashion Designer

Carmelo Ruiz

Los Angeles, California

951-***-****

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Summary

A reliable, meticulous, and determined individual with the following strengths:

•Refined written & oral communication skills •Skillful understanding of garment construction and Fit

•Adept under pressure and deadlines •Receptive to criticism and instruction

•Exceptionally Enthusiastic & Adaptive •Proficient in both Windows and Mac programing

•Exudes Punctual and Professional image •Bilingual in both English and Spanish Experience

LatishaRae March 2018-June 2019

Los Angeles, California

Freelance Sample Maker/Design Assistant

•Develop accurate sample and production patterns based on sketches from the Design Director

•Cut pattern pieces and construct proto samples including: Shirts, Pants, Coats, Vests, and T-shirts

•Worked closely with Design Director to establish fit and silhouette for each garment by style

•Created spec sheets and Pattern Cards

•Responsible for Fabric and Trim sourcing with Designer to keep abreast of current ideas

•Prepped Garment presentation with steaming of garments and shipment of packages to Designer Frame September 2016-December 2018

Los Angeles, California

Design & E-Commerce Assistant

•Rendered and updated CADs/Flat sketches using both Adobe illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

•Data entry/updating current season’s tech packs and charts using both Microsoft excel and Full Circle

•Attended and assisted in fit sessions with design team to ensure accuracy and fit of all designs

•Assisted both ready to wear and denim designers with preparing packages, technical packages and garment trackers

•Oversaw and documented quality control of garment prototypes to ensure accuracy of requested construction was performed in a detailed, accurate manner

•Consistently and effectively communicated with sample coordinator for references of different archival styles upon the behalf of Design and Ecommerce department

•Scheduled and facilitated in meetings with the Wash Developer and laundries to develop wash ranges

•Transcribed notes on development/production washes prior to bulk

•Succeeded in Assembling, preparing, and organizing style line up for Ecommerce photoshoots

•Organized, photocopied, assembled boards, color cards and inspiration packages to vendors FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Graduated December 2016 Associate of Arts

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