SKILLS
Draping
Flat Patterning
Grading
Hand & Machine Sewing
Machine Knitting
Screen Printing
Heat Transfer Dyes
Monoprinting on Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Technical Flats
Fashion Illustration
Customer Relations
Creative problem solving
Quick decision making
RECCOMENDATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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ALINA NARVAEZ
Chicago, IL . alinanarvaez@gmail.com
EDUCATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Junior, Fashion Design and Construction, Textile Design
Advanced Shape and Theory in Garments
Multi-Level Draping
Fashion Design and Construction I-III
Computer Imaging for Fashion Design
Multi-level Fashion/Costume Illustration
Carnegie Mellon University, BHA Art and Psychology, 2 years completed
SHOWS
2017 Fashion '17, Chicago, IL
Spertus Center
[Group Fashion Show, Presentation of Better Than I Know Myself]
BFA Show 2017, Chicago, IL
Sullivan Gallery
[Group Art Show, Installation of SEA]
2014 The Walk 2014, Chicago, IL
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
[Group Fashion show, Presentation of Sophomore Garments]
2013 Uncommon Beauty, Chicago, IL
Costume Society of America Annual Midwestern Symposium
[Ideas Theatre presenter, talk on the process behind “The Paper Dress Project”]
[Accepted by the CSA regional board]
Groupie Materials, Chicago, IL
[Group Exhibition featuring “The Paper Dress Project” with Ziva Schatz]
2012 Blur, Pittsburgh, PA
Lunar Gala
[Presented conceptual lingerie line, “Transparent”]
[Accepted by a student run board]
FASHION DESIGN & ART EXPERIENCE
2012 Araks, New York, NY
Design Intern (Ready to Wear & Lingerie)
- Organized webstore intake and inventory, providing personal care and direct communication to our online clientele
- Photographed and photoshoped the Resort Collection for web store use
- Assigned and completed various creative projects, including sketching, draping, pleat making, to further develop the SP13 collection as a trusted member of the Araks team
- Demonstrated skills in construction by drafting and sewing a kimono muslim for the spring 13 collection
- Worked closely with the designer in meetings and fittings with patternmakers, graders, publicists, sewers and suppliers in order to accurately convey an execute the concept of the SP13 line and fit the lifestyle of the “Araks Girl”
The Miller Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Gallery Attendant
- Assisted curator with installation, maintenance and take down of MFA, BFA, and Bio-Art shows
- Communicated directly with artists to design an ideal viewing experience for their audience
- Guided patrons through exhibits, answering any questions they may have and acting as the friendly ‘face’ of the gallery
2010 Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA
Gallery Attendant Volunteer
- Assisted curator with installation and take down of several shows promoting local, bay area artists in various fields – fiber, sculpture, and painting
- Worked with program directors to research opportunities for cross-promotional advertising with local galleries, museums, artists and stores
- Worked with program directors and artists to set up spaces for lectures, events and classes taught in the gallery
- Acted as a receptionist and gallery attendant during the day, answering phones, greeting patrons, and answering questions about our exhibits.
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
2016 - Nordstrom, Corte Madera, CA
2015 Sales Associate, Designer and ViaC
- Took charge of many administrative tasks for my department, keeping track of new and future markdowns, keeping the floor stocked and freshly merchandised, organizing the back stock while also providing positive customer support.
- Kept a personal sales book – developed regular customers and reached out them when merchandise of their style came in, scheduled styling appointments and wrote and sent out thank you notes.
2013 American Apparel, Chicago, IL
Sales Associate
2012 American Apparel, Chicago, IL
Sales Associate
2011- Urban Outfitters, Corte Madera, CA
2010 Women’s Sales Associate