Summary:
Technical Designer specializing in performance apparel with experience in product development, garment construction, project management and retail strategies. Proficient in merging functional design with brand’s aesthetics to deliver comfort-driven, detailed oriented, high-quality products. Seeking a team-focused environment that values innovation and craftsmanship to deliver authentic quality products.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design 2021 - 2025 University of North Texas; UNT. Honors: Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.8
Design &
Technicality:
Product Innovation, Tech Packs, Patternmaking, Garment Construction, Fit Evaluation, Textile Sourcing, Quality Control.
Software:
CLO3D, Adobe Suite, Microsoft 365
Specialties:
Product Development, Project Coordination, Customer Experience, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication (Bilingual: Spanish), Adaptability
Experience:
Carl Forkel Bespoke / Melissa Ann Taylor Designer – Dallas, TX June – Dec 2025
Designer Assistant
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Assisted in client fit sessions and garment development for made-to-measure and ready-to-wear apparel, supporting patternmaking, tailoring, grading, and fit adjustments.
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Contributed to fabric cutting, garment construction, and product photography to support production workflows.
The Home Depot, North Richland Hills, TX. Dec 2023 – Present
Sales Associate
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Operated sales device to complete tasks such merchandising strategies and inventory management to support the store’s goals and provide a great customer experience.
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Excellent customer service by identifying needs through active listening skills, problem-solving, and product knowledge to provide tailored customer service and drive sales.
Design & Product Development Projects
Helios STG – Spring/Summer ’25 Collection – Denton, TX Aug 2024 – May 2025
Designer & Project Management
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Coordinated sample production, fitting sessions, textile sourcing, and creative direction to meet seasonal deadlines.
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Led a team of creatives, photographers, videographers, and skateboarders to create branded content for social media supporting visual storytelling of brand and collection.
Punk Grunge Fashion Show – Dallas, TX Jan 2025
Designer, Stylist, & Model
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Designed, constructed, garment-dyed, styled, and modeled two original looks for a live runway show.
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Coordinated models and runway presentation such poses to showcase garment fit, movement, and silhouettes according to the show’s theme.
Honors &
Awards:
National Congressional Award, Gold Medalist Aug 2018 – Mar 2023
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Congressional Award participant, completing 400+ hours of community service while growing in character development, independent planning, and physical fitness goals.
