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Diego Medel

Huntington Park,CA

Summary

Experienced fashion designer and luxury event planner, skilled in custom gown construction and effective communication. Proven track record in collaborating with vendors and clients to create stunning, personalized events, and fashion collections. Excel at problem-solving and maintaining high standards of quality, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction in both English and Spanish.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lyft Driver

Lyft
, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted riders with luggage and special needs to enhance customer service quality.
  • Managed in-app navigation tools for optimal route selection and traffic avoidance.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed regular inspections for safety compliance.

Uber Driver

Uber
, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided safe and reliable transportation to passengers across diverse locations.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks regularly.
  • Managed ride schedules to optimize time and reduce wait periods for passengers.

Luxury Event Planner

Luxor Events
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated logistics for diverse events, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with vendors to secure services, catering, and equipment for events.
  • Designed event layouts and themes to create engaging atmospheres for attendees.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
  • Help with end-to-end event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
  • Create packages personalized for individual clients to include everything from event halls to custom-fitted event gowns designed and constructed personally.

Fashion Designer

Diego Medel Fashion
Huntington Park, CA
02.2007 - 03.2025
  • Owner and lead designer of the company, as well as management of all vendors and clients alike.
  • Developed sketches, cuttings, pattern making, and full construction of fashion gowns for weddings, quinceañeras, ball gowns, red carpet events, and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors, and trims.
  • Collaborated with fabric suppliers to select materials for innovative designs geared toward celebrities, including singers, actors, and television personalities.
  • Led fitting sessions directly with customers to ensure correct gown sizing and construction quality.
  • Communicated regularly with sales staff regarding new designs and product information.
  • Wardrobe design for concerts, including alterations, sketches, trims, and fully completed pieces.
  • Management of industrial machinery, as well as expert hand beading and hand embroidery.

Fashion Designer

Pink Horses
Los Angeles, CA
03.2011 - 11.2019
  • Fashion designer for Mexican regional artists, including singers, actors, and television personalities.
  • Lead designer of complete collections of gowns for weddings and quinceañeras to fit.
  • Designed seasonal collections aligned with the brand vision and trends.

Education

Fashion Designer License - Fashion Design

Columbia College
Guadalajara, Mexico
06-2003

Skills

  • Vendor collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Spanish/English
  • Attention to detail
  • Gown construction
  • Pattern making
  • Fashion sketching
  • Fabric cutting
  • Industrial machine handling
  • Hand embroidery
  • Hand beading
  • Client consultation
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lyft Driver

Lyft
03.2023 - Current

Uber Driver

Uber
01.2023 - Current

Luxury Event Planner

Luxor Events
05.2019 - Current

Fashion Designer

Pink Horses
03.2011 - 11.2019

Fashion Designer

Diego Medel Fashion
02.2007 - 03.2025

Fashion Designer License - Fashion Design

Columbia College

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