Arthur (Afa) Ah Loo

Board Member at Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Orem, Utah, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Advanced Design / Industrial Design
    Offsite
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      Board Member representing the Fashion Industry in the chamber and developing programs that will help the Pacific Island community & small business owners in the fashion industry. Board Member representing the Fashion Industry in the chamber and developing programs that will help the Pacific Island community & small business owners in the fashion industry.

  • Purple
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Soft Goods Product Developer
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      • Develop soft goods details of Purple’s innovative, home comfort products and help design or with new designs ideas. • Work alongside various members of the Purple Innovations team of industrial designers, sewing technicians, quality specialists, product and merchandising gurus, and others • Develop original Purple products according to design intent as directed from the Industrial Design team • Collaborate with product managers, product and merchandising, supply chain, and other teams to brainstorm ideas and solve product development challenges • Participate in regular brainstorming sessions and provide feedback on individual projects • Craft 2D and 3D visuals, models, and presentations to communicate ideas and concepts • Create technical drawings, renderings, and accurate tech pack assets to clearly communicate manufacturing specifications and product details • Provide support in sewing and assembling prototypes for user testing and samples for manufacturers • Sew items using nontraditional or unusual methods for innovative, out-of-the-box solutions when needed • Share recommendations for best product performance and manufacturability • Ensure all product development processes are done a timely manner to meet deadlines • Help maintain and organize textiles, trims, threads, product sample library, and other product development materials, both tangible and digital assets Show less

  • AFA AH LOO LLC
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • Fashion Designer
      • Aug 2010 - Present

      • Designs women, men and children wear such as urban street wear, bridal and evening, resort, etc. • Create and improve patterns for new product launches • Sew sample pieces • Design patterns and flat sketches on Adobe Illustrator • Knowledge in Gerber Accumark Pattern Design CAD Software • Manage a team of 3-5 seamstresses to ensure quality of garments are met • Proficient working with apparel patterns and tech packs • Organize fashion shows • Organize to show at big fashion events such as London Fashion Week, Fiji Fashion Week, LA Fashion, etc. • Invited and appeared in multiple fashion weeks around the world. • Received a personal invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to show designs in the Buckingham Palace during London Fashion Week. • Coordinate Manage and create Facebook and Pinterest ads, unique audiences, and ad copy. • Hire and train others on the team • Create Instagram & Facebook story ads Show less

  • Jane.com
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Fashion Stylist
      • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

      • Style email campaigns and Ads that are created for Jane. • Research trends and prepare trend forecast presentation for the merchandising team. • Created assets tracker database for keeping track of samples. • Responsible for working with hundreds and thousands of samples and making sure they are all prepped and ready for shoots, and keeping it all organized in merchandise closet. • Collaborate with Marketing and Merchandising team to achieve goals for campaigns. • Style email campaigns and Ads that are created for Jane. • Research trends and prepare trend forecast presentation for the merchandising team. • Created assets tracker database for keeping track of samples. • Responsible for working with hundreds and thousands of samples and making sure they are all prepped and ready for shoots, and keeping it all organized in merchandise closet. • Collaborate with Marketing and Merchandising team to achieve goals for campaigns.

  • Bravo TV
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Official Cast Member of Project Runway Season 17
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

      • I was casted an official cast member for the hit reality TV show Project Runway on Bravo, Season 17 that was filmed in New York City. • I was casted an official cast member for the hit reality TV show Project Runway on Bravo, Season 17 that was filmed in New York City.

    • Merchant Associate
      • Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

      • Select suitable deals with vendors based on product, price, quality, and customer needs for company site • Research past sales history to improve future deal success, as well as negotiate pricing and inventory efficiently • Respond quickly and efficiently to vendor inquiries while building and maintaining strong relationships • Stay up to date and analyze evolving trends, new products, and competition, as well as discover new product and brands that support customer demands • Strategically merchandise products on a daily basis to ensure product offering is balanced and fits team objectives • Review incoming samples of product to ensure quality standards are met • Manage calendar of vendor requests, deals on site and work effectively with team on these communications Show less

  • Jayus Brand
    • Co-Designer/ Atelier Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Co-design and oversee creative design process of new collections • Oversee the production of individual garments that are made in house to fit JAYUS standards • Sew and make all pieces for the company and collections, working well under pressure to meet deadlines • Co-design and oversee creative design process of new collections • Oversee the production of individual garments that are made in house to fit JAYUS standards • Sew and make all pieces for the company and collections, working well under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Polynesian Cultural Center
    • United States
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Wardrobe Assistant, Customer Service, Dancer/Performer
      • Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

      • Wardrobe manager: designed and created costumes for the wardrobe section, monitored costume use and rental, replaced costumes that were damaged • Canoe and night show dancer: performed different Polynesian cultural dances for more than 20,000 guests daily • Tour guide: planned and carried out private tours for guests who visited the center • Reservationist: assisted guests with reservations to the center, handled cash, and greeted guests as they arrived at the front lobby • Wardrobe manager: designed and created costumes for the wardrobe section, monitored costume use and rental, replaced costumes that were damaged • Canoe and night show dancer: performed different Polynesian cultural dances for more than 20,000 guests daily • Tour guide: planned and carried out private tours for guests who visited the center • Reservationist: assisted guests with reservations to the center, handled cash, and greeted guests as they arrived at the front lobby

Education

  • Salt Lake Community College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Fashion/Apparel Design
    2020 - 2022
  • Brigham Young University–Hawaii
    Political Science and Government
    2004 - 2007

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