Ashley Alvarez
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About
I have a breadth of knowledge to put to use that includes three degrees in the apparel industry. My skill set would be well suited to a design or styling position where I can utilize my solid understanding of the garment and textile industry.
TECHNICAL
-CS5
-MAC
-PC
-MS Office
-AIMS Certified
PROFESSIONAL
-Technical Packages
-Fashion Styling
-Trend Forecasting
-Line Development
-Flat Sketches
-Presentation Boards
-Draping/Fitting Costing
-Knowledge of Fabrics, Trims, Garment Construction
-Retail Math, Buying and Assortment Planning
-Loss Prevention
PERSONAL
-Strong speaker & keen listener
-Patient management via delegating & empowering
-Loyal and diligent worker
-Works well under tight deadlines
-Thrives in synergetic academic settings
-Effective team leadership & encouragement
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Education
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Master of Arts Family and Consumer SciencesSan Francisco State University2013
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Bachelor of Science Apparel DesignAssociation's convention for discussion. San Francisco State2011
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Associate of Arts Saddleback CommunityAssociation's convention for discussion. San Francisco State2009
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Experience
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Fashion DesignerFreelance Fashion DesignerJan 2013 - Present (13 years 5 months)Project Management CAD Illustrations, Tech Packs, Pattern Making, Fabric Sourcing, Sewing and Garment Construction Spec Sheets and Storyboards Fashion Styling, Visual Merchandising and Sustainable Design
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Fashion Styling InternshipCrystal AgencyLos Angeles, CAHead fashion stylist on photo shoots for Instinct Magazine Assistant fashion stylist for Kerry Washington on Hollywood Life shoot Gathered in trend merchandise for flat shooting Collaborated "looks/stories" with the head photographer Directed hair stylist & makeup artist Dressed models Managed all apparel and model looks on set Organized artist portfolios using Photoshop and Illustrator Entrusted with thousands of dollars in loaned clothing
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Associate SupervisorEast Essence.comAssisted driving sales via EastEssence.com, Etsy, Amazon and Ebay Utilized Netsuite to track sales, upload new merchandise and assist production flow Liaison between headquarters and production in India Resolved customer escalation conflict Styled photo shoots, Researched and did light design work for test categories
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Awards
*Thesis has been accepted as a participant at the 2013 ITAA, International Textile Apparel Association’s convention for discussion.
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Affiliations
ITAA, International Textile Apparel Association
San Francisco State University -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@ashnoelalvarez, member since 2013
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