A L E X S T O N E
Dallas,TX
Summary
Account manager and custom designer with a strong track record in driving sales growth and managing projects from inception to completion. Expertise in high-end interior design, luxury made-to-measure womenswear, and visual merchandising. Demonstrated success in building relationships and solving complex problems to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager & Rug Specialist
FS&Co: Patterson Flynn
Dallas, Texas
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Achieved 37% year-over-year sales growth in 2025, exceeding targets.
- Reactivated over 50 accounts to drive revenue throughout tenure.
- Consistently generated over $1 million in quotes within one month, leading company.
- Ranked number one in nationwide sales for July 2026 with $250K in sales.
- Finished in top five for sales during August and September of 2026.
- Managed broadloom and custom rug department independently during showroom renovation from July to November 2026.
Home Stylist
West Elm
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed and delivered interior design projects, generating over $900,000 in fiscal sales.
- Cultivated clientele through weekly networking meetings, exceeding sales goals by 46% within eight months.
- Assessed project scope to consistently exceed client expectations with high-end design solutions.
- Handled client communications to provide project updates and implement creative supply-chain solutions.
- Collaborated with 10+ peers to enhance customer service, achieving and surpassing retail sales targets.
Entrepreneur
Alex Stone Collection
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Designed unique haute couture red-carpet gowns utilizing hand-sewing techniques and intricate embellishments.
- Developed two 25-look women's ready-to-wear collections over three years, overseeing sourcing, sketching, and production.
- Directed look-book photoshoots, ensuring cohesive creative vision through effective merchandising and post-production editing.
- Showcased collections at NYFW pop-up showroom, receiving positive media coverage and editorial features.
- Achieved successful trunk shows in Houston and San Antonio, generating multiple sales to socialite clientele.
- Provided made-to-measure custom outfits for Dallas elite, creating separates, suits, and event gowns based on seasonal demand.
Alterations Coordinator
Molly's Bridal
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Launched the company's in-house alterations department (start-up)
- Hired directed, and managed a team of three sewers to execute all custom alterations
- Head 'fit expert': 5+ fittings per day, 50+ brides per month, 500+ brides, bridesmaids, and mother-of-the-bride's over six months
- Exceeded alterations 'ticket' sales goals each month ($90,000 over six months)
- Calm under pressure: reassured my clients, my team, and myself everything would be perfect and beautiful - the dream dress on a dream day
Freelance Designer
Self Employed
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Designed custom eveningwear 'khaka' beading and embroidery for Michael Faircloth, Inc. in Dallas.
- Served as studio assistant at George Sellers Studio, specializing in plaster sculpture and upholstery.
- Collaborated on metallic finishes for various projects at George Sellers Studio.
- Executed technical design for luxury women's footwear at LuxMeNow in Los Angeles.
Design Director
Thomas Wylde
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Delicately balanced the creative demands of the Creative Director with the financial restraints of the COO (middle-management)
- Hired, directed and managed a team of two associate designers, one assistant designer, one intern, and the Product Development Manager
- Collaboratively executed four full-spectrum luxury Women's RTW collections per year
- Sole designer and director of all accessories categories: handbags, footwear, SLGs, and jewelry
- Led and conducted all fittings
- QC-ed all prototypes (product development) and duplicates (production)
- Communicated daily with Korean and Chinese manufacturers via Outlook, Skype, and CAD/Excel technical packages
- Quarterly assisted Sales Director during Paris Fashion Week (pop-up wholesale showroom)
Accessories Director & Senior Apparel Designer
Thomas Wylde
Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Researched, sketched (vector), spec-ed, and communicated handbag, footwear, SLGs, jewelry, home-goods, and hardware for in-house, domestic, and overseas vendors/manufacturers
- Rendered textile print graphics (hand & vector), repeats, and colorways for seasonal submission and approval
- Technically Spec-ed all prototype and duplicate garments (wovens, knits, and leather-goods)
- Assisted in fittings and draping
- Transitioned sampling and production from domestic to overseas within 24 hours (up-start all-nighter)
Actor
Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Performed in leading and supporting roles across classical, contemporary, modern, and musical theater at Knightsbridge Theater Company.
- Held membership with SAG to enhance industry credibility.
- Guest starred in Fox/Paramount production 'Life On a Stick', showcasing versatility.
Education
Associate of Arts - Apparel Manufacturing Management
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX01.2000
Skills
- Account management and relationship cultivation
- Interior design and product development
- Project management and time management
- Overseas supply chain and vertical management
- Creative problem-solving
- Design direction and visual merchandising
- Customer service and retail sales
- Hiring and training strategies
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Fashion design expertise
- Hand sewing and draping techniques
- Collection development and line building
- Accessories and embroidery design
Technological programs
- Mac
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Odoo - CRM
- Room Planner
- Various POS systems
Industries
- To-the-trade interior design & soft-flooring sales
- Luxury RTW & couture design
- Product Development
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Wholesale Sales
- Retail Sales
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Mortar Board National Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Top graduate in Cinema Studies
- Vocal performance scholarship recipient ($30,000)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Account Manager & Rug Specialist
FS&Co: Patterson Flynn
03.2023 - 03.2026
Home Stylist
West Elm
05.2021 - 02.2023
Alterations Coordinator
Molly's Bridal
01.2018 - 12.2018
Entrepreneur
Alex Stone Collection
01.2015 - 01.2022
Freelance Designer
Self Employed
01.2012 - 12.2015
Design Director
Thomas Wylde
01.2009 - 12.2012
Accessories Director & Senior Apparel Designer
Thomas Wylde
01.2006 - 12.2008
Actor
Self Employed
01.2000 - 12.2005
Associate of Arts - Apparel Manufacturing Management
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
Southern Methodist University