Loreal Alford
735 Dulles Ave, Apt 112 |Stafford. TX
832 893 9080 | 832 258 0776 |
lorealalford@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated worker, willing to quickly learn every aspect of the work environment. Great people skills and ability to communicate. Has gained knowledge in data entry and has office equipment experience. Works well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
Experience
Stylist/Sales Associate, May 2012 - present
The Art Institute of Houston Fashion S.T.A.R.S. Club, Houston, TX
- Style clients with specific looks as needed, make style suggestions and assist with shopping experience.
-Maintain calls from clients as needed, call clients when required, call other store locations in order to make orders for clients or find merchandise that isn’t available in store
-Meet sales quota, Cash handling and maintain order of store
Eleganza Fashion Show Designer/Dresser, December 2011
The Art Institute of Houston Fashion S.T.A.R.S. Club, Houston, TX
- Design a garment according to show requirements, assist designers and show coordinator with dressing models
Student Worker, July 2010-March 2011
The Art Institute of Phoenix Library, Phoenix, AZ
-Maintaining the order of the material in the library daily as well as maintaining student and faculty needs, planning and assisting in advertising library events and new student resources such as new periodicals or online databases for The Art Institute of Phoenix Library.
Pager/Shelver, March 2009-December 2009
Fort Bend Libraries, Missouri City, TX
-Maintaining the order of the books and other material in the library daily as well as maintaining customer needs, planning and advertising library events for Fort Bend County, assist with sparking community interest in library by creating activities using facilities.
Team Member, September 2008-December 2008
Jamba Juice, Houston, TX
-Cash handling and preparing beverages at a fast paste, building customer relationships, preparing products, meeting sales quotas and general cleaning, maintaining clean and safe environment, changing merchandising display.
Education
The Art Institute of Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design, July 2011 – Present
Relevant Coursework: Apparel Construction, Applied Textiles, Product Development, Fashion Drawing, Intermediate Pattern Making, Public Speaking, Essentials of Math
The Art Institute of Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Marketing, January 2010 – March 2011
Relevant Coursework: Apparel Evaluation Survey of Fashion, Visual Techniques (Visual Merchandising), Trends & Concepts, etc., Textiles
Skills
Microsoft Office Skills: - Word, Power Point, Excel
Adobe Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator
Typing skill (35-40 wpm)
Extra-Curricular
The Creative’s for Christ Club, Phoenix, AZ
President, September 2010-March 2011
Fashion Uncensored (The Art Institute of Phoenix Fashion Club), Phoenix, AZ
Member, January 2010-September 2010
Fashion S.T.A.R.S. Club (The Art Institute of Houston Fashion Club) Houston, TX
Member, November 2011 – Present,
