WORK EXPERIENCE
Ellissa Designs, Kilauea HI
Production & Design Assistant, March 10-Present
Work with designer from sketch to production. Draft patterns from sketches to fit clients and models. Assist at fittings by notating adjustments needed and adjusting pattern to fit new muslin or final fashion fabric. Contribute original design sketches and collaborate on ideas. www.ellissadesigns.com
A.Ell Design, Kapaa HI
Production & Design Assistant, July 2009-Present
Sew knit and woven items for the A.Ell store. Draft and/or manipulate patterns to create updated fashion pieces to fit the A.Ell look. Collaborate on new designs. Help choose fabric and colors. www.aelldesign.com
Sally French, Kalaheo HI
Artist Assitant, August 2009-Present
Prepare canvases, catalog and edit work, create promotional graphics. Occasional work. www.sallyfrench.com
Tsunami Marketing, Kalaheo HI
Graphic Production Artist, January 2006-January 2009
Worked closely with Art Director to execute designs. Ensured all graphic artwork met printing and/or web standards. Implemented quick revisions and created new artwork to match client requests. Managed a multitude of projects to meet tight deadlines. Worked heavily in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Other duties included brand research, proof-reading, press-checking, and archiving. www.tsunamimarketing.com
Tea Collection, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design Intern, January-May 2005
Researched seasonal color and clothing trends. Sketched designs in flats and created color schemes based on seasonal inspiration boards. Helped with fabric selection. Reviewed various manufacturer samples. Assisted with the development and photography of the Winter 06 catalogue. www.teacollection.com
Plush Studios, San Rafael CA
Photo Assistant, Fall 2004
Assisted stock photographers with lighting and digital retouching. www.plushstudios.com
Ash Francomb, La Jolla CA
Design Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted with design and production for the Ash Francomb store and wholesale operations. Assisted with trade shows in Los Angeles. www.ashfrancomb.com
Surfing Magazine, San Clemente CA
Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted photography, editorial, design and marketing departments. Published full-page travel story with photos. www.surfingmagazine.com
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design, 2005
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla CA
B.S. Biology 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Ellissa Designs, Kilauea HI
Production & Design Assistant, March 10-Present
Work with designer from sketch to production. Draft patterns from sketches to fit clients and models. Assist at fittings by notating adjustments needed and adjusting pattern to fit new muslin or final fashion fabric. Contribute original design sketches and collaborate on ideas. www.ellissadesigns.com
A.Ell Design, Kapaa HI
Production & Design Assistant, July 2009-Present
Sew knit and woven items for the A.Ell store. Draft and/or manipulate patterns to create updated fashion pieces to fit the A.Ell look. Collaborate on new designs. Help choose fabric and colors. www.aelldesign.com
Sally French, Kalaheo HI
Artist Assitant, August 2009-Present
Prepare canvases, catalog and edit work, create promotional graphics. Occasional work. www.sallyfrench.com
Tsunami Marketing, Kalaheo HI
Graphic Production Artist, January 2006-January 2009
Worked closely with Art Director to execute designs. Ensured all graphic artwork met printing and/or web standards. Implemented quick revisions and created new artwork to match client requests. Managed a multitude of projects to meet tight deadlines. Worked heavily in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Other duties included brand research, proof-reading, press-checking, and archiving. www.tsunamimarketing.com
Tea Collection, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design Intern, January-May 2005
Researched seasonal color and clothing trends. Sketched designs in flats and created color schemes based on seasonal inspiration boards. Helped with fabric selection. Reviewed various manufacturer samples. Assisted with the development and photography of the Winter 06 catalogue. www.teacollection.com
Plush Studios, San Rafael CA
Photo Assistant, Fall 2004
Assisted stock photographers with lighting and digital retouching. www.plushstudios.com
Ash Francomb, La Jolla CA
Design Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted with design and production for the Ash Francomb store and wholesale operations. Assisted with trade shows in Los Angeles. www.ashfrancomb.com
Surfing Magazine, San Clemente CA
Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted photography, editorial, design and marketing departments. Published full-page travel story with photos. www.surfingmagazine.com
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design, 2005
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla CA
B.S. Biology 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
- Garment construction, flat pattern making, and fashion illustration.
- Excellent communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
- Natural talents for color & fabric choice, trend forecasting, and concept boards.
- Well traveled y Hablo Español.