Alyssa M. Quintero
Baton Rouge, LA
225.933.5104
Work experience
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Produced fashion illustrations, using CAD techniques, according to client's vision and brand aesthetic
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Designed custom garments for clients including eveningwear, separates and accessories
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Created and produced a ten look collection for Fahion Week New Orleans
Owner/Designer, Aly Q,LLC
September 2012- Present
Skills
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Fashion illustration
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Technical flats
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Croquis development
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Trend and inspiration boards
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Trend research
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Collection design
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Product development
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Photo shoot planning
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Photo shoot assistant
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Garment construction
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Patternmaking
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Draping
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Sewing with industrial equipment
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Proficient in both Windows and Macintosh
2010 - present
2010 - present
Indepedent Stylist, Stella & Dot
April 2013- April 2015
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Work Independently to promote the brand, create and maintain sales leads and contacts
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Host and style trunk shows for clients, merchandise trunk show displays
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Constantly met monthly sales goals
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Assemble hair bows and bow holders for retail and on-line sales
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Assist with color and materials coordination
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Open and close store; operate cash register; often assume sole responsibility for the store
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Responsible for scheduling employees
Manager, Rainbows by Paulette
2007-2013
Bachelors of Science degree: Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising
Concentration - Apparel Design, Overall/Major GPA: 3.0/3.5
Louisiana State University
2008-2012
Baton Rouge, LA
Education
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Create basic blocks for dress forms using draping techniques
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Create patterns for bridal gowns using patternmaking and draping techniques
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Assemble gowns in muslin for client fittings
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Create and assemble foundations and crinolines for bridal gowns
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Create padded suits for dress forms to assist in client fittings.
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Assist designers with daily activities
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Record detailed and conscie notes during fittings
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Select trims for use by design team
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Liason between design team and suppliers for fabrics and samples
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Assemble trend boards and samples for use in design team meetings
Design Intern, Vera Wang
June-July 2011
Design Intern, Natasha Marie, LLC
June 2012- October 2012
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First Place, Junior Design, Hemline Fashion Show, 2011
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First Place, Repurposed, Student Career Day Competition, Fashion Week New Orleans, 2012
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First Place, Senior Design, Hemline Vanity Fashion Show, 2012
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First Place, Alligator Design, Marsh on the Catwalk, 2012
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Third Place, Creative Design, Dirty Laundry Repurposed Fashion Show, 2012