August 2014 – Present – Nancy Alonso Orlando, FL

Freelance – Assistant

• Tailoring/ alterations of garments for customers by hand sewing and using an industrial sewing machine to get the perfect fit

• Assisted in the development of an eight look collection for the spring fashion show at the Mall at Millenia

• Assisted as a dresser in a photoshoot showcasing the designers’ dancewear collection

• Styling for photoshoot

• Assisted with the organization and execution of both front and back of the house duties for the Metiers Gala Fashion Show, Orlando, FL

• Effectively helped each designer to showcase their looks by dressing each model

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September 2016 – February 2017 – Orlando Ballet – Costume Warehouse Orlando, FL

Freelance – Assistant/Seamstress

• Effectively helped each designer to showcase their looks by dressing each model

• Assisted with the alterations for the costumes used in the productions of both 'Dracula' & 'A Tribute to Harriett, Best of Broadway' by hand sewing and using an industrial sewing machine to get the perfect fit

• Assisted in the creation of a new costume; by cutting the necessary amount of fabric needed to 
  make fifteen trench coats, and helped with the overseeing of correct seam allowance measurements

• Assisted as a dresser, for fittings and back stage at both performances; and helped with quick changes

• Helped with the loading of the truck, bringing garments and sometimes props, to and from the theater and warehouse

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November 2016 – December 2017 – Brighton Collectibles Altamonte Springs, FL                                   Cashier

• Handled money, gift card, and credit transactions 

• Called customers to inform them about new products, events and/or customer rewards

• Contributed to the overall desired store appearance by organizing merchandise and making sure the floor was restocked and the visual presentation met company standards

• Assisted the supervisors in generating sales with customers who only spoke Spanish, and with all other sales; helped with returns and exchanges

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February 2016, February 2015, February 2014 – Trash 2 Trends Charity Fashion show     

Designer – Using recycled materials to construct each garment

 

October 2015 – Southern Women’s Conference – Fashion show – Orlando, FL                                     Volunteer Dresser – Assisted with back of the house duties

 

September 2015 – Millenia Fashion Week – Fashion show – Orlando, FL                       

Volunteer Dresser – Assisted with back of the house duties

 

August 2015 – Metiers Gala Charity Fashion show – Winter Park, FL                                                          Volunteer Dresser – Assisted with all front and back of the house duties

 

October 2014 – Southern Women’s Conference – Fashion show – Orlando, FL                                    Volunteer Dresser – Assisted with back of the house duties

 

October 2013 – Southern Women’s Conference – Fashion show – Orlando, FL                                      Designer – Designed one look for the show Duck Dynasty, and won viewer’s choice

 

April 2012 – February 2013 – Joyce Leslie, Pelham Manor, NY                                      

Cashier

• Handled money and credit transactions after successfully passing the required cashiers assessment for the company with an 100% success rate

• Styled mannequins creating looks with the company’s brand image in mind

•  Contributed to the overall desired store appearance by organizing merchandise and making sure the floor was restocked and the visual presentation met company standards

• Assisted the supervisor in generating sales of regular and layaway purchases, returns and exchanges