Chrystal Alexander

Operate telephone switchboard and console for multiple hospitals for internal/external callers to connect, hold and transfer calls to appropriate department, patient or staff. Process pages for doctors, staff, and emergency codes using multiple software and data systems. Maintain multiple databases for department on-call schedules; updating and correcting employee profiles.

Designed line of chair jackets from concept development through production Managed four person sew room, including seamstresses and cutter * Worked closely with Fabric Buyer aided in fabric and trim development Manned booth at BizBash Chicago 2012, participated in design competition, created props and assisted in design of BizBash New York booth Established inventory of discontinued fabrics designed new products with said fabrics and gently-used linens for sale in on-site store Created custom productions for valued customers

Manufactured product for shows and online customers, created original patterns, samples and final merchandise, plus technical flats and cutter's musts for Fall 2011 collection Assisted designer in merchandising and promotion at trade, trunk, and runway shows, including MARGIN- London, Indie Wed Chicago, Vitamin Water Inspiration by Design Studio key-holder oversaw other interns in studio managed studio when designer was overseas, curated other art events in the Creative Lounge.

Assisted multiple designers during the Macy's CFI runway show, including Nora Del Busto and Evil Kitty oversaw dressers backstage and managed designer input in buyer's kits. Worked with multiple designer booths at the Style Chicago shopping event, including Nora Del Busto and Evil Kitty duties included selling, promotion and customer interaction.

Study trip to New York for Fashion Week 2010 created portfolio inspired by trip Worked Pop Up retail space at 900 Shops and various trunk shows Intern to lingerie designer, Stephanie Kuhr: constructed samples for, adjusted patterns, established inventory system, generated CAD flats and images for look-book and order forms

* Processed freight weekly, including overnight shipments, and managed inventory in Jewelry and Yarn Departments implemented and redesigned merchandise floor plans Designed and produced custom orders in Framing Department * Acted as Guest Service lead, oversaw cashiers, returns, special orders, store transfers, managed interaction with sister stores