Fashion Designer
Resume:
Alina M. N. Liwo *************@*****.***/ www.alitifashions.com
*** ***** **** ****, **********, Illinois-62901
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
DESIGN
Design creations using influences from art history, western and non-western cultures
Worked in a product development team to design garments for a targeted client base
Creation of story boards, mood boards, color stories, and trend boards
Line development through fashion illustrations and working drawings
Selection of appropriate fabric and notions for garment design and construction
Produced basic spec drawings and costing sheets
Product analysis and evaluation of garment construction
Creation of several collections displayed at various fashion events including The Annual Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show (2010,2011), and The Aliti Fashions 2010 Fall Fashion Show (Oct 2010)
Development of a concept for personal style development based on a client’s individual needs
TECHNOLOGY
Pattern development using pattern making, draping, and computer aided apparel design Gerber Technology, Adobe Photoshop CS4, familiar with Adobe Illustrator CS4, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook Fabric manipulation, and surface design using embroidery, dyeing, appliqué, silk screen printing, hand & machine quilting and image transfer Creation and maintenance of the Aliti Fashions website www.alitifashions.com
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Exploring promotional techniques based on client appeal
Promotional methods: sales floor layouts and design
General advertising for organizations and special events
Fashion event planning, backstage line-up assistant, model screenings and coordinating, and photo shoot styling
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English: Writing, reading, and communication skills
French: Can read and write with satisfactory verbal communication abilities
Arabic: Can read and write
RELATED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Aliti Fashions: www.alitifashions.com (May 2009 - Present)
Creator of the online portfolio/website where custom garments for clients are designed and sewn. Organized, recruited financial & editorial sponsorship, and coordinated the Aliti Fashions 2010 Fall Fashion Show Has received 8,125 visitors, and have sold 132 customized garments.
Click Models-Atlanta & the JPervis Talent Agency Externship (April 2010)
Responsibilities included the organization and update of model comp cards & files, contacting booking and talent agencies and assisting with model castings and screenings
StyleCaster - New York Based (August 2009 – Present)
Brand Ambassador: Website informs consumers about the latest style and fashion trends (www.stylecaster.com)
EDUCATION
DEGREE Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Illinois), May 2011
MAJOR Fashion Design and Merchandising; Specialization: Fashion Design
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