Parsons 2-yr Fashion Design Grad

Allie McConnell

Danbury, CT

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Currently seeking an entry-level position in production or technical design.

Parsons-trained womenswear designer. Strengths in garment construction and finishing, technical design, color, styling.

Background in human rights and anthropology.

Very comfortable with social media and web 2.0 applications. 15 years of clerical experience in varied office settings.

Speak, read, and write Spanish almost fluently; speak, read and write some French.

Additional materials at Issuu.com/AnalogueChic
Education
- AAS Fashion Design
  
  Parsons the New School for Design
  
  2011 - 2013
- BA International Affairs
  
  The George Washington University
  
  2003 - 2005
Experience
- Owner, Wardrobe Consultant
  
  Analogue Chic
  
  Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)
  
  Wardrobe consultant, vintage fashion accessories dealer, and designer of original upcycled accessories. Sole proprietor in charge of all operations.
- Intern, Technical Design
  
  Eileen Fisher
  
  Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
  
  Support technical design department. Edit design sketches for upload to WebPDM. Update corresponding Excel tracking charts. Steam and prep garments for fit meetings. Ongoing training in technical design duties.
- Intern
  
  PureThread
  
  Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
  
  Support wardrobe stylist and sustainable fashion entrepreneur with brand research and clerical tasks. Merchandising product and prepping garments for private sale and pop-up shop. Writing blog articles.
- Volunteer Stagehand and Docent
  
  Creative Time
  
  Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
  
  Volunteer crew for Nick Cave's installation 'HeardNY' at Grand Central Terminal.
- Women's Sportswear Design Intern
  
  Hanesbrands Inc.
  
  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
  
  Designed hypothetical athleisure collection of 7 garments for Fall '13 and presented to all levels of design staff. Presentation included research, design development, color story, construction details, fabrication, and merchandising. Supported design staff with color development, presentation prep.
- Program Coordinator
  
  Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance
  
  Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 (6 months)
  
  Independent contractor reporting to Executive Director. Coordinate and implement programming and events. Promote programs through development of marketing materials, website updates, email list management, and social networking. Clerical support and technical assistance to staff, members, and event participants.
- Temporary Staff
  
  Marie Nugent Personnel
  
  Oct 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Serve as temporary staff in various office settings. Duties include customer service, order entry, municipal clerical support.
- Ad Sales Manager
  
  Coilhouse Magazine
  
  Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 (2 months)
  
  Solicit independent artisans and designers for advertising space in alternative culture print magazine (Coilhouse Issue 05). Extensive research of clients through online communities. Intense customer service by email throughout process of first contact to submitting artwork and collecting payment. In-depth use of Google Docs and Gmail to track clients.
- Case Manager
  
  International Institute of Connecticut
  
  Jul 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years)
  
  Provide social work case management services to refugees and victims of human trafficking. Responsibilities include cultural orientation, basic needs coordination, liaison with State Dept. Social Services, trauma care, self-sufficiency skills training, translation & interpretation.
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