CHANDA FLORENDO
*** *. ******** **. **** *** Glendale, CA. 91204
818-***-**** **********@*****.***
PORTFOLIO: chandaflorendo.crevado.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in your company with
opportunity for training and advancement, in which I can use my skills,
creativity, organization and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: I have over 16 years of experience working in a design
room and 12 years as a designer working on multiple lines. I am creative, a
fast learner, organized and work in an efficient manner. I know how to
handle multiple tasks, work as a team player and be assertive. I am self-
motivated and have the ability to work well both independently and as a
part of a team. I'm looking forward to grow and succeed with the company to
the best of my abilities.
WORK HISTORY:
2013-2014 Unger Fabrik, Los Angeles, CA
Weaver's Girl Senior Designer
. Designer for Walmart and Target Private Label
. Girls and Toddler
. CAD's for line
. Research trends, fabrics and prints
. Concept/Mood Boards
. Shopping for inspiration
. Trend and Competition shop reports
. Collaborate with team
. Develop artwork-prints and screens
. Communicate closely with sales
2000-2012 Jaya Apparel, Vernon, CA
Special Projects Designer (2011-2012)
Designer-Steve Madden Juniors (2009-2011),
LaROK-Product Development Designer (2005-2009),
LaROK Kids Designer (2008),
Elizabeth & James-Product Development Designer (2007-2009),
Walmart GirlsDesigner, (2002-2004)
Assistant Juniors (2000-2002)
. Designed a 50-75 piece line per month
. Merchandise line with Owner of the company
. Shop for prints, fabrics and new styles
. Managed a team of 20
. Tech Packs
. Concept/Line Plan boards
. Production Fitting
. Cost sheets
. Communicating fit comments
. CAD's for special projects
. Production approvals
. Sketches and working with pattern maker
. Coloring prints, screens & embroideries
. Line sheets
. Developing prints and screens
. Production CADS and samples
. Writing care label instructions
. Test garments for production for care label
. Search for unique treatments for garments
. Production approvals
. Gave input on screen concepts and phrases
. Tagged and photographed line
. Sample requests
. Coloring screens & embroideries
. Search market for trims and fabrics
. Develop screens and color screens
1998-2000 Rampage, Vernon, CA
Assistant/ Associate Designer
Achieved promotion from assistant designer to associate
working closely with designer and merchandiser.
Job Responsibilities Include:
. Trim and fabric information
. Supervisor for sewing room and sewing reports
. Screen and embroidery techniques
. Line sheets
. Completed trim and fabric books for production
. Searched the market for new trim and screen
techniques
. Lab dips for production
. Tagged and prepared line
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences
Major- Textiles, Clothing & Merchandising
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
COMPUTER SKILLS: Efficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, NGC,
Illustrator and some Photoshop