alyQ Custom fashion design 

Work experience
 

• Produced fashion illustrations, using CAD techniques, according to client's vision and brand aesthetic

• Designed custom garments for clients including eveningwear, separates and accessories

• Created and produced a ten look collection for Fahion Week New Orleans

Owner/Designer, Aly Q,LLC 

September 2012- Present

Skills

• Fashion illustration

• Technical flats

• Croquis development

• Trend and inspiration boards

• Trend research

• Collection design

• Product development

• Photo shoot planning

• Photo shoot assistant

• Garment construction

• Patternmaking

• Draping

• Sewing with industrial equipment

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• Proficient in both Windows and Macintosh

2010 - present

2010 - present

Indepedent Stylist,  Stella & Dot 

April 2013- April 2015

• Work Independently to promote the brand, create and maintain sales leads and contacts

• Host and style trunk shows for clients, merchandise trunk show displays

• Constantly met monthly sales goals

• Assemble hair bows and bow holders for retail and on-line sales

• Assist with color and materials coordination

• Open and close store; operate cash register; often assume sole responsibility for the store

• 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
 

• Create basic blocks for dress forms using draping techniques

• Create patterns for bridal gowns using patternmaking and draping techniques

• Assemble gowns in muslin for client fittings

• Create and assemble foundations and crinolines for bridal gowns

• Create padded suits for dress forms to assist in client fittings. 

• Assist designers with daily activities

• Record detailed and conscie notes during fittings

• Select trims for use by design team

• Liason between design team and suppliers for fabrics and samples

• 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

• First Place, Junior Design, Hemline Fashion Show, 2011

• First Place, Repurposed, Student Career Day Competition, Fashion Week New Orleans, 2012

• First Place, Senior Design, Hemline Vanity Fashion Show, 2012

• First Place, Alligator Design, Marsh on the Catwalk, 2012

• Third Place, Creative Design, Dirty Laundry Repurposed Fashion Show, 2012

Awards