ALYSSA CASA
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/alyssacasa
Fashion designer with runway production experience and strong garment construction skills, trained at FIT. Experienced in developing original designs from concept through final fitting and collaborating with creative teams to execute visually cohesive looks for live presentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer at New York Fashion Week
Alyssa Casa Designs Showing At Prestige NYFW Show
New York, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Designed and developed original garments for runway presentation at New York Fashion Week
- Led garment construction process from concept development through final fittings
- Conducted model fittings and executed alterations to ensure performance-ready looks
- Collaborated with stylists, hair/makeup teams, and production staff to achieve cohesive visual storytelling
- Managed design timelines and delivered completed looks under show production deadlines
Resident Assistant
Residential Life - Fashion Institute Of Technology
New York
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Manages a college residence hall floor of 34 ethnically diverse undergraduate students
- Maintains all bulletin boards and fliers with accurate, up to date, and useful information
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests
- Attended, participated and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs
- Encourages community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules
- Counseled residents on career, academic and personal concerns
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols
- Reference: Amanda Diaz - Residential Education Coordinator of Nagler Hall | 914-849-8866 | 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Student Intern
Valerie James Showroom
New York, NY
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in merchandise organization and display, enhancing showroom aesthetics.
- Supported buyer inquiries by providing product information and recommendations.
- Collaborated with other team members to improving efficiency.
- Developed visual merchandising layouts that aligned with brand identity guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and inventory.
- Managed the showroom’s Instagram page
Fashion Designer at New York Fashion Week
Alyssa Casa Designs Showing At Prestige NYFW Show
New York
09.2019 - 12.2024
- I have shown Collections as a designer in the past 4 NYFWS
- Communicated with photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artist to effectively showcase my designs
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new designs
- Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for my brand
- Cast models for the fashion show
- Reference: Sherri Carter - Owner of Prestige NYFW Show | 516-567-5265 | 2508 Constitution Way, New Windsor, NY 12553.
Resident Assistant - Promoted to Senior RA
FIT Residential Life
New York, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised and mentored a team of 15 staff members.
- Managed operations and responded to incidents in a high-responsibility environment
- Led meetings and coordinated communication across diverse groups
Design Team Member
Design Technology Lab at FIT
New York, NY
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Contributed to design solutions for individuals with disabilities and medical needs
- Participated in concept development and collaborative brainstorming sessions
- Assisted in research and prototype development
- Created sketches and visual presentations for team review
Girl Scout Board Member
Girl Scouts Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
08.2018 - 08.2019
- My job was to attend every meeting as a Girl representative appointed to the board of directors
- Was an advocate and ambassador for girls by fully engaging my attention to identify problems and securing resources and partnerships to advance the mission of Girl Scouts
- Learned how to craft business plans that identified long term company goals and also detailed smaller goals to keep the organization on track
- Reference: Robyn Manzini - GSUSA National Board Development Committee, past president, Girl Scouts of southern NV | 702-324-2044 | 9 Ridge Blossom RD
- Las Vegas, NV 89135.
Girl Scout Public Relations Team Member
Girl Scouts Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Appeared in news interviews, social media posts, radio interviews, and public appearances
- Prepared social media posts and videos with an eye for appropriate and fun content
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships and to drive partnerships
- Reference: Linda Bridges - City of Las Vegas Public Information Office and former Head of Public Relations at Girl Scouts of Southern, NV
- 618-709-2776 | 2250 Las Vegas Blud
- N
- North Las Vegas NV 89030
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Pattern Making
- Fashion Illustration
- Creative Team Coordination
- Fittings & Alterations
- Garment construction
- Procreate
Accomplishments
- Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient, Highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouts., Earned by creating a sustainable community service project., My project was named "Fashion & Hope" where I created fashionable, comfortable hospital gowns for critically ill children.
Timeline
Student Intern
Valerie James Showroom
08.2024 - 12.2024
Design Team Member
Design Technology Lab at FIT
11.2022 - 06.2023
Resident Assistant - Promoted to Senior RA
FIT Residential Life
08.2022 - 05.2024
Resident Assistant
Residential Life - Fashion Institute Of Technology
08.2022 - 05.2025
Fashion Designer at New York Fashion Week
Alyssa Casa Designs Showing At Prestige NYFW Show
09.2019 - Current
Fashion Designer at New York Fashion Week
Alyssa Casa Designs Showing At Prestige NYFW Show
09.2019 - 12.2024
Girl Scout Board Member
Girl Scouts Of Southern Nevada
08.2018 - 08.2019
Girl Scout Public Relations Team Member
Girl Scouts Of Southern Nevada
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology