Flavia Loraque

adele6@r.postjobfree.com 347-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Fashion: Tech Packs, Pattern Making, Tailoring, Alterations, Draping, Sewing, Embellishments, Drawing, CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel, MS Word, E-Commerce

Languages:English (native), Spanish (native), French (fluent), Italian (fluent) ADVANCED FASHION COURSEWORK

Fashion Institute of Technology — Expert Pattern Making New York City, U.S. October – November 2019

● Fit and measure models, Professional pattern making, Grading and fixing patterns Mood-U Fashion School — Advanced Draping New York City, U.S October – December 2017

● Professional draping, Pattern making techniques

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tory Burch New York City, U.S. January – February 2020 Sample Maker (Freelance – Embellishment Design Dept. )

● Worked within the embellishment design team preparing and finishing pieces for NYFW, 2 weeks prior to the event. FLG (Flavia Loraque Goslin, Custom Design Brand) New York City, U.S. December 2015 – Present Entrepreneur / Fashion Designer /Tailor

● Bespoke haute couture clothing design for select clientele.

● Custom-made fashion design and seamstress projects, mainly for female clients and special occasions. Saks Fifth Avenue New York City, U.S. April 2018 – February 2019 Tailor Coordinator (Alterations Dept. – Mens Wear)

● Managed a team of 28 tailors to facilitate a smooth workflow in a fast-paced alterations environment.

● Monitored the development of each garment alteration in order to match the clothing’s exact style, color, pattern or stitching.

● Organized multiple teams on large alteration projects combining tailors with similar experience to deliver efficiently.

● Controlled quality by reviewing the customers’ requests in store and ensuring the tailor’s understanding of the final end product requirements. Weatherly Design Nantucket, MA, U.S. July 2017– October 2017 Seamstress

● Tailored clothing alterations. Apparel: hemming pants and jeans, dresses, blazers, shirts, skirts, coats, etc; cutting sleeves, belts and bags; replacing elastic bands and zippers; making/sewing button holes, hooks, snaps, etc.

● Home Goods: Pillows, drapes, bed sheets, blankets, table cloths, etc.

● Worked with woven and knit fabrics: natural, artificial and mix blend fibers; and various types of materials, such as: silk, linen, wool, leather, hemp, jute, etc.

● Worked on several independent projects to create new products by using original prototypes to create hand-bags, skirts, dresses, and jackets. Vanderbilt Gallery Nantucket, MA, U.S. July 2017– October 2017 Stylist / Sales Consultant

● Encouraged sales by answering client’s questions as they viewed paintings, clothing, accessories (bags, scarves and jewelry)

● Directed the overall store image and was responsible for the creative window and counter displays.

● Single-handedly managed the gallery during day/afternoon shifts which included inventory management, customer service, sales reports, and following up with clients’ orders and requests.

SP (Sewing Peanuts) Barcelona & Madrid, Spain November 2012 – March 2016 Co-founder and Managing Partner

● Managed and lead the global operations strategy by creating and executing the business plan which involved a selection of providers, manufacturers, and international delivery options.

● Co-led the financial and digital marketing units (including the design, development, and positioning of the brand’s image).

● Co-designed and produced the women’s fall-winter collection of 55-pieces; featured in fashion blogs, magazines, and different events (including Joshelinee Garcia, who wore SP when she won the Miss Bolivia-Spain competition in 2013).

● Organized the fashion show to present SP’s first collection: coordinating 24 models at the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I on June 28, 2013 Barcelona.

● Selected for the Young Fashion Designer Fair fashion show at Hotel Puerta América, held on December 1, 2013 Madrid. Kenneth Cole New York City, U.S. September 2013 – December 2013 Technical Designer Intern (Technical Dept. – Women's Apparel)

● Corrected production measurements, noted sample errors, created tech packs, conducted fittings, and communicated with overseas factories and internal departments regarding production, merchandise, and design.

● Project CATWALK: Interns created a design of their choice in any category (apparel, footwear, bags and accessories) for the Fall 2014 collection

“Gypsy Chic.”

● Developed a marketing plan to encompass Kenneth Cole’s productions on brand aesthetic and socially conscious values. Jose Castro Barcelona, Spain October 2012

Fashion Designer Intern

● Designed for Jose Castro, a leading leather and fur fashion designer, who also provides designs for the global brand Desigual.

● Designed ready to wear apparel for both men and women. Did tech packs, technical flat CAD drawings and hand-sewing.

● Mastered various fabric treatment techniques, created mood boards and researched trends/colors and textiles.. Angel Schlesser Madrid, Spain August 2012

Fashion Designer Intern

● Performed design work with Angel Schlesser, a leading Spanish designer.

● Designed garments, chose fabrics, styled a fashion show, conducted fittings and took note of alterations needed.

● Helped prepare the Spring/Summer 2013 collection for the Mercedes-Benz Madrid’s Fashion Week. EDUCATION

University of Wales – Accademia Italiana Florence, Italy September 2010 – May 2012 B.A. in Fashion Design

● Designed and manufactured a collection of women’s apparel and accessories for the Accademia’s Fashion Show in April 2012 (“Body & Soul” Theme).

● One of five second-year students chosen to work as a backstage manager during the Senior Fashion Show in April 2011 and rehearsal week. Ecole Supérieure de Coupe – Couture, Institut Velen Geneva, Switzerland September 2009 – June 2010 Diploma in Superior Professional Sewing, Drawing, & Pattern Making

● Completed the two-year course in one academic year.

● Designed and manufactured a collection, featuring various pieces, for the end of year Fashion Show.

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