Experience

Marchesa

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2022 - Present

• • Nov 2018 - Dec 2021

  Work directly with the creative director and design director on artwork layouts, and new techniques for couture and bridal embroidery developments; oversee all embroidery and texture developments; work closely with design and production directors as well as the CEO; communicate all final embroidery costing and placement to production director; in charge of meeting with vendors and selecting new swatches for the season; launch tech packs for embroidery and texture developments; communicate daily with oversea factories; lead and manage the embroidery couture team for both main line and bridal; supervise all embroideries during the fittings; responsible for department seasonal budget and sampling development costings; in charge of all special client projects; worked on the Met Gala gowns for 2019; worked on special license projects such as 'Beau Joie' Champagne Campaign. Show less

• • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Worked directly with co-creative directors/co-founders; created artwork for couture and bridal embroidery developments; communicated daily with factories to help track developments; met with vendors to view new swatches for the season; work closely with design and production director providing final pricing and placement for all embroidery styles; responsible for both couture and bridal collections; led and manage the embroidery couture team; responsible on presenting new embroidery and texture development ideas to the team; helped in the fittings; kept track of all developments status and pricing; worked on special client projects as well as license specials. Show less

• • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Worked directly with co-creative directors/ co-founders; created artwork for couture and bridal embroidery developments; helped launch techpacks for embroidery developments; communicated daily with factories to help track developments; assisted with mood boards for presentations; assisted in the fitings; kept track of all developments status and pricing; worked on projects forspecial clients; worked on Met Gala 2017 gown for Chrisy Teigen



3.1 Phillip Lim

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Work closely with the Design and Production Directors; communicate daily with factories to track development and production requests; create tech packs for all developments; create print repeats and color ways propositions; prepare artworks for mills or vendors; design artworks for digital printing, embroideries and embellishments; develop hand swatches displaying new techniques; create sketches/ CAD artworks; assist with mood boards for presentations.

• • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Worked with the print and embroidery team; helped place embroidered artwork onto pattern pieces to create compositioned designs; assisted with graphics for digital and screen printing; developed hand swatches displaying embroidery and embellishment techniques; created tech packs for embroidery, embellishment and prints; created CAD designs related to artwork; scanned patterns for artworks; maintained the print and embroidery room organization; sourced new beads, sequins and other materials relevant to each season; worked at the sample sale; worked backstage at the SS 15 and Fall 15 Fashion Show during NYFW. Show less



Elizabeth and James

• NY, NY

• Design Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Worked with the design team; researched fabrics, leather and other materials; sourced trims; assisted with flats for new designs; maintained the design room organization; created inventory; assisted with the production of samples and patterns for upcoming collection. Worked with the design team; researched fabrics, leather and other materials; sourced trims; assisted with flats for new designs; maintained the design room organization; created inventory; assisted with the production of samples and patterns for upcoming collection.



Vera Wang

• Apparel & Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Bridal Services Administrative and Alterations Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assisted bridal stylist during alterations; supervised the fitting rooms; maintained the sewing room organization; pull clients items for appointments; assisted head of sewing department with alterations; worked with lace details and couture finishes. Assisted bridal stylist during alterations; supervised the fitting rooms; maintained the sewing room organization; pull clients items for appointments; assisted head of sewing department with alterations; worked with lace details and couture finishes.



Stella McCartney

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• PR Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Sample trafficking; maintained fashion and accessories closet organization; scanned for press clippings; assisted with administrative tasks; worked with head of PR; tracked expenses and helped plan out Fashion Week activities. Sample trafficking; maintained fashion and accessories closet organization; scanned for press clippings; assisted with administrative tasks; worked with head of PR; tracked expenses and helped plan out Fashion Week activities.



Zac Posen

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PR Intern

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

  Created Inventory for all collections; organized ten years worth of collections; created new inventory for the studio; maintained the show room organization. Created Inventory for all collections; organized ten years worth of collections; created new inventory for the studio; maintained the show room organization.



Orietta Fernández

• Lima, Peru

• Design and Production Intern

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2009

  Assisted designer and patternmaker; developed embroideries and embellishments; helped in both production of new collections and alterations of garments for costumers. Assisted designer and patternmaker; developed embroideries and embellishments; helped in both production of new collections and alterations of garments for costumers.