FERNANDO ALEJANDRO ZELAYA
**** *** ***** ***# *** Miami Beach, FL 33141
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(786) 985- 9119
http://www.fernandozelaya29.wix.com/fernandozelaya
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
A fashion designer with an expertise in retail, and a vast knowledge of design techniques and processes across
multiple categories. A long history in communicating effectively with peers in creative teams, and a
deep understanding of market research and business tactics within the fashion industry.
EDUCATION
Ai Miami International University of Art & Design 06/2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Original Penguin, Miami, FL 04/2010- Present
Retail Sales Associate
Alfred Angelo, Delray Beach, FL 01/2015- 02/2015
Junior Design Assistant
Sent out design concepts to manufacturers in China
Replied to emails on a daily basis
Catered any of the senior designers with their needs
Dressed models for any special event such as sales meetings and photo shoots
Prepared line sheets for any marketing projects
Custo Barcelona, Miami, FL 09/2013- 01/ 2015
Retail Sales Stylist
Open and close the store and count registers
Acknowledge each client with a friendly welcome at the door
Styled many loyal clients with an upmost sense of fashion
Kept a book of clientele to update them in any special sales events or new arrivals
Managed to reach daily sales goals while maintaining the store.
L’ouisD’or, Miami, FL 06/2013- 08/2013
Freelance Designer
Created the groundwork of a menswear line
Designed Technical Flats
Sketched Illustration
SamyGicherman, Miami, FL 02/2013- 06/2013
Intern
Analyzed new trends to incorporate in new collections
Gathered a presentation of Bridal Wear to a buyer in Ecuador
Helped the head designer with hands on tasks that involves sewing and patternmaking
SKILLS SUMMARY/ TECH. PROFCIENCY
Hand and digital illustrator and sketcher
Construction and patternmaker
Technical Flats
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & PowerPoint
FASHION ACTIVITIES
Alfred Angelo Photo-shoot: Stylist 01/2015
- Styled and dressed the models
White Party Fashion Show: 11/2012
- Design was showcased
Fashion Show Assistant
- Mayda Cisneros Fashion Show 10/2012
- Chloe Fashion Show at Fisher Island 11/2011