Kalia Calloway

323-***-**** acx2u0@r.postjobfree.com 4318 1/2 Leimert Blvd. Los Angeles,CA 90008

Prole

Ambitious professional with over eight years of experience in clothing development. Broad scope in

garment construction, pattern making, draping, and establishing measurement specications.

Academic Positions

Fullerton College - 2016

Associate Professor, Programs in Fashion & Textiles, Division of Technology and

Engineering

August 2016 - Present

Develop and teach courses in Fashion Design including introductory principles of Trend

Forecasting, Portfolio Creation, and CAD. Prepared lesson plans and study materials,

assignments and evaluations for each class.

El Camino College - 2016

Advisory Board Member

Provide strategic advice on how to keep the colleges curriculum ahead of the curve and how to

adapt to industry and community needs. Support and advise program students, faculty, and

administration on the future of the programs development. Help identify resources the will

assure further advancement of the program.

Experience

Freelance Technical Designer 2015 - 2015

Robert Rodriguez

Technical Designer

Conducted ttings

Oversaw overseas samples

Vibes Base Enterprises 2012 2015

Technical Designer/ Designer

Conducted ttings for all brands

Created and executed all tech packs and CADs

Worked closely with production to insure speedy sample turn around

Trained and supervised assistant tech designers and interns

Resolved and corrected t issues

Worked closely with design team to insure cost effectiveness

Performed market research, trend analysis, and shopped various stores for inspiration

Worked multiple deadlines simultaneously to achieve on-time collections

Communicated directly with overseas factories

Primp Clothing 2011-2012

Sr. Design Consultant

Oversaw all CAD development

Worked closely with pattern makers and Sample sewers

Developed and created technical drawings and illustrations for new design development

Designed and developed core and directional pieces for each line

Responsible for changes to technical package during design phase

FANG Fashion 2009-2011

Product Development Manager / Designer

Developed prototypes based off t comments

Oversaw all Product Development

Attended ttings as it pertained to P.D

Oversaw all CAD development

Communicated with production managers on a regular basis regarding: specs, fabrics, trims,

and any additional details for all product categories

Processed sample request orders from start to nish

Assisted with tech pack development

Worked with graphic team regarding prints, sublimations and embellishments

Brice & Bouji 2008

Technical Design Internship

Created Flat sketched and CADs for up coming fall collection

Worked with head designer regarding samples and t specs

Lucky Brand Jeans 2008

Denim Design Internship

Communicated with international and local dye houses, laundries and sample sewers

Provided administrative assistance in the areas of ling and record keeping

Attended scheduled team meetings as needed

Provided research, maintenance, and support for assigned departmental project tasks as

assigned

Education

University of Louisiana @ Lafayette - B.A, 2005

Academy of Art University - M.F.A, 2009

Skills

Excellent understanding of garment construction and the design process from

conceptualization stage,through the pattern drafting phase, to nal assembly.

Ability to translate garment designs into at illustrations using leading design software such as

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

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