alexandraparsonsresume
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Professional Summery
Fashion Designer, Instructor and Illustrator, over 10 years of design experience
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Photoshop and Illustrator
Social Media-(Pinterest, Instagram pages, Facebook, Twitter, WordPress)
Volunteer work with youth- at 826La, tutoring children ages 8-18 in creative writing-Echo Park
Designer and Owner, Alexandra Parsons sustainable collection, Athens GA, LA, NYC
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
LoveWild Design/ Brooklyn NY -Oct 2017- present
Design Production
Produce all products, wholesale and retail. Help with the creative process with production development.
ONIKA Webseries / New York, NY . 2016-2017
Costume Designer
UGA Center of Continuing Education/Summer Academy/Athens, Ga-July 2011-July 2019
Fashion Instructor/program coordinator
Instructor for ages 13-17 (middle school and high school)
Develop and curate Fashion Design Summer Academy course
Create a strong, creative learning environment focused around fashion, art and the business of fashion
Bride Boutique/Los Angeles, CA-June 2015 – September 2016
Executive Designer for vintage collection and alterations
Assist executive designer with all vintage bridal merchandise and sales
Report all budgets and organize expenses including processing invoices – weekly, monthly, and annually
Capture photos during key designs then recapping photos in spreadsheets
Redesigned all vintage wedding gowns
Professional Rebel Clothing/Los Angeles, CA -June 2015 – June 2016
Executive Design Assistant
Oversaw all technical and creative development while mapping out project timelines
Organized all travel arrangements for personal and professional trips
Managed style closet – while ensuring all products were fully stocked in waiting room (kitchen, bathroom, desk supplies)
Managed incoming telephone calls, while leaving appropriate messages or directing calls
One for the Road Travel Wear/Los Angeles, CA .-August 2015 – Nov 2015
Head Designer
Oversaw all technical and creative development
Created all Tech Packs and sample garments
Prepared proposals and PowerPoint presentations
Objects Without Meaning | Private label -November 2015 – Jan 2011
Head Designer
Oversaw all technical and creative development while mapping out project timelines
Worked directly with sample and pattern makers
Created all design concepts and tech packs
Worked directly with all fabric distributors
Anne Barge/ Badgely Mischae Bridal-Sept 2009- Jan 2010
Wedding dress, Design Intern
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Graduate Courses, Fabric Design January 2011
Savannah College of Art and Design B.F.A. in Fashion Design September 2005- August 2009
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Professional Summery
Fashion Designer, Instructor and Illustrator, over 10 years of design experience
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Photoshop and Illustrator
Social Media-(Pinterest, Instagram pages, Facebook, Twitter, WordPress)
Volunteer work with youth- at 826La, tutoring children ages 8-18 in creative writing-Echo Park
Designer and Owner, Alexandra Parsons sustainable collection, Athens GA, LA, NYC
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
LoveWild Design/ Brooklyn NY -Oct 2017- present
Design Production
Produce all products, wholesale and retail. Help with the creative process with production development.
ONIKA Webseries / New York, NY . 2016-2017
Costume Designer
UGA Center of Continuing Education/Summer Academy/Athens, Ga-July 2011-July 2019
Fashion Instructor/program coordinator
Instructor for ages 13-17 (middle school and high school)
Develop and curate Fashion Design Summer Academy course
Create a strong, creative learning environment focused around fashion, art and the business of fashion
Bride Boutique/Los Angeles, CA-June 2015 – September 2016
Executive Designer for vintage collection and alterations
Assist executive designer with all vintage bridal merchandise and sales
Report all budgets and organize expenses including processing invoices – weekly, monthly, and annually
Capture photos during key designs then recapping photos in spreadsheets
Redesigned all vintage wedding gowns
Professional Rebel Clothing/Los Angeles, CA -June 2015 – June 2016
Executive Design Assistant
Oversaw all technical and creative development while mapping out project timelines
Organized all travel arrangements for personal and professional trips
Managed style closet – while ensuring all products were fully stocked in waiting room (kitchen, bathroom, desk supplies)
Managed incoming telephone calls, while leaving appropriate messages or directing calls
One for the Road Travel Wear/Los Angeles, CA .-August 2015 – Nov 2015
Head Designer
Oversaw all technical and creative development
Created all Tech Packs and sample garments
Prepared proposals and PowerPoint presentations
Objects Without Meaning | Private label -November 2015 – Jan 2011
Head Designer
Oversaw all technical and creative development while mapping out project timelines
Worked directly with sample and pattern makers
Created all design concepts and tech packs
Worked directly with all fabric distributors
Anne Barge/ Badgely Mischae Bridal-Sept 2009- Jan 2010
Wedding dress, Design Intern
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Graduate Courses, Fabric Design January 2011
Savannah College of Art and Design B.F.A. in Fashion Design September 2005- August 2009