Nina Oganesyan (Freelance Pattern Maker)
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Tujunga, CA 91042 Cell: 818-***-**** Email: acpui0@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a challenging environment in a fashion industry where my
background and my eagerness can be utilized and implemented. I am able to meet deadlines,
while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in the most comprehensive design solutions.
SKILLS
• Designer level draper, pattern maker, and tailor with 30 years of diverse experience
• Background in quality and new product startup
• Results-oriented professional who gets the job done
• Recognition’s and appreciation’s for the final result
• Effective team player with strong communication skills
EXPERIENCE
2014-2015 RAAG, LLC - Raquel Allegra Los Angeles, CA
• Creating patterns alongside designer using Gerber technology, with draping as well as manual pattern
making.
• Worked efficiently and responsibly with other coworkers and sample makers
• worked with contemporary brands
• performed multiple tasks and worked collaboratively with employees
• ability to communicate effectively and accurately with designers and employees
• experience in applying shrinkage to patterns
2011-2014 Marna Ro LLC Los Angeles, CA
• Created high end contemporary pieces, tailored jackets, pants, dresses in addition to draping with multiple fabrics
• Able to meet designer’s deadlines
• worked with designer to achieve quality fit first through production pattern making
2009 -2011 Freelancing for various companies from home using Gerber system
Creating patterns (tops, pants, jackets, dresses, evening gowns, etc.)
2005 -2008 Pegah Anvarian-division of branded Inc. Rancho Dominguez C.A
Design Couture evening gowns (cocktail dresses, jackets, coats, skirts, blouses, and pants.)
Worked closely with designer by draping, designing, making patterns, and tailoring.
2003-2004 Kaimilla Design Calabasas, CA
Design couture evening gowns, worked closely with designers to create dresses for celebrities, such as
Veronica Peck, Latania Jackson, Aisha Morris (Stevie Wonder’s daughter), etc.
Created unique samples for participation in the fall 2005 fashion show in New York, received
reorganization from many fashion magazines
1996-2002 Silva’s Custom, Hollywood, CA
Design and construct costumes for stage actors, singers, dancers, and ensembles
Wedding, bridesmaids, evening, casual, cocktail dresses, jackets, coats
1994-1996 Twin Brothers Fashion Inc, Glendale CA
Design and sample making
1991-1994 Artin’s Fashion Inc, Glendale, CA
Working for A.B.S, Karen Kane of modern clothes and accessories
EDUCATION
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
Design, Pattern Making, Draping on a dress form. Consistently received highest performance grades in
all project based work Special classes in Advanced Draping and Flat Pattern making at “Anahid Studio”
Ten years experience with Gerber V8 System
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Gerber technology, Illustrator, Photoshop
REFERENCES Instructor: Anahid Sultanian Phone: 626-***-****