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Resume

Alicia Frame LaHaie
AliciaPenny4Design@yahoo.com
504-339-2392
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Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelors of Science, Apparel Design and Merchandising, 2003-2007

Activities and Societies
Professional Fashion Merchandising Association (PFMA)
-Garment shown in runway show at the FGI Dallas Career Day 2006 in the Apparel Competition Evening Wear category
-Participated and helped organize each year’s PFMA and design students’ runway show

Experience
Assistant Designer at Second Skin LLC
March 2011 – Present
-Market research and trend analysis
-Create new designs for each upcoming season for Target
-Assist with sketching new garments and putting together quarterly meeting presentations for Target and Kmart
-Maintain development charts, and correspondence with Target HQ
-Converse daily with overseas factories about designs, spec packets, and samples


Freelance Fashion Designer/Dressmaker/Patternmaker
May 1995 – March 2011
-Conception/Design, Patternmaking, Construction of Garments, Home Décor pieces, and Accessories for clients

Receptionist/Office Manager at Gotham Direct
April 2010 – March 2011

Waitress at Café Ditali
August 2009 – April 2010

Consumer Service Representative at Simplicity Pattern Company
June 2008- June 2009
-Started up new Consumer Services Department in New York offices, and trained new associates
-Assisted customers with pattern questions; construction, pattern alterations, general sewing queries

Specialties
Experienced in:
Machine Embroidery, Hand Tailoring, Fabric and Trim Sourcing, Alterations, Pattern Grading by hand and by computer, Hand Beading, Trend Analysis and Market Research

Proficient in:
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Lectra Patternmaking Software, AccuMark Pattern Design Software, PVault Paperless Filing System, Lytec Billing Software, Microsoft Office Programs
Honors and Awards
Award for Best Spring Dress in the UL Spring 2005 Fashion Show