alyQ Custom fashion design
Alyssa M. Quintero
Work experience
Senior Technical Designer, Landau Uniforms
July 2019- Present
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Work closely with creative design, manufacturing, and quality to develop new product lines
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Create and update technical specifications for overseas production
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Develop fit blocks and production patterns
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Communicate daily with vendors to ensure product quality and efficiency
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Review and evaluate new samples to ensure they meet company specifications
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Coordinate across departments for new sample production
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Lead fittings and garment reviews
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Manage in house sample production line
Owner/Designer, Aly Q,LLC
September 2012- 2019
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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
Skills
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Fashion illustration
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Technical flats
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Fit Block Development
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Fittings
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Patternmaking
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Collection design
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Product development
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Garment construction
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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
Awards
Technical Designer, Neese Industries
June 2014-May 2019
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Create and update technical specifications for domestic and overseas production
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Communicate daily with factory and contractors to ensure product quality and efficiency
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Review and evaluate new samples from production to ensure they meet company specifications
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Develop new styles and samples in woven and coated fabrics according to sales
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Coordinate across departments for new sample production
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Create technical sketches to communicate design ideas with production
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Build and maintain bill of materials lists for all styles to ensure inventory accuracy
Manager, Rainbows by Paulette
2007-2013
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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
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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
2010 - present
Design Intern, Natasha Marie, LLC
June 2012- October 2012
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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.
2010 - present
Design Intern, Vera Wang
​June-July 2011
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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
Education
Louisiana State University
2008-2012
Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelors of Science degree: Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising
Concentration - Apparel Design, Overall/Major GPA: 3.0/3.5