Ana Dalessio
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate - US Atelier
Safiyaa
New York, New York
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Communicate regularly with the production team on pattern submits
- Research new ideas and designs
- Maintained accurate records of materials used in the production process.
Print/CAD Designer
PPI Apparel Group
New York, NY
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for pattern development from concept through production
- Had various original print artworks utilized in successful seasonal collections
- Collaborate with Apparel Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, Technical Design/QA, and Vendors to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity in a timely manner.
- Use strong fashion sense and ability to translate merchant/market input into highly sell-able product.
- Uses Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to design and recolor prints/repeats, placement prints, and engravings
- Maintain multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Freelance Print Designer
Z&L Europe
Miami, FL
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Create artwork (prints, embroideries, graphics) in Adobe suite for new styles.
- Prepare completed, development and production ready artwork packages in a timely manner to send out to the mills
- Use knowledge of garment construction to create concepts for new garment prints from scratch.
- Collaborate with designer throughout production development process, marketing and sales and manufacturing.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers for material procurement and made sure art and color samples were received on time.
- Create and adhere to seasonal time/action calendar.
- Render and recolor fashion sketches provided by Head Designer
Freelance Patternmaker/Samplemaker
Maison D'olenzo
Miami, FL
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Create production patterns from initial designs and incorporated subsequent changes
- Produce pattern specifications and wrote instructions for sewing pieces
- Built paper patterns for mass production of design concepts
- Calculate complete dimensions of patterns by factoring in aspects such as size, dye absorption and expected material stretch
- Correct patterns to fit proper sizes and meet quality standards
EBA
CHANEL
New York, NY
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assist in facilitating logistics of client styling and appointments
- Improve customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Improve operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhance store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Update store with completely new floor plan, from conception to final layout.
- Sold out of all merchandise used in various visual stories created
- Organize appealing and engaging displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Execute several aspects of window display creation for several occasions, including Christmas and other seasonal displays.
- Verify that all merchandising standards were maintained daily.
- Follow company merchandising standards while also offering a unique twist to make our location unique, and guaranteeing returning clients.
Invited Showing Designer
Miami Fashion Week
Miami, FL
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Show graduate collection on the runway of Miami Fashion Week
- Create capsule collection, from sketched concept to final garments
Production Assistant
Miami Swim Week
Miami, FL
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist in model dressing/organizing/preparation
- Assist with garment preparation such as steaming, putting looks in correct sequence, etc.
- Assist with show logistics
Production Assistant
Miami Fashion Week
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist in model dressing/organizing/preparation
- Assist with garment preparation such as steaming, putting looks in correct sequence, etc.
- Assist with show logistics
Apparel/Print Design Assistant
Ramona LaRue
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Assist in garment construction and small scale production in studio
- Create artwork (prints, embroideries, graphics) in Adobe suite for new styles.
- Cut garments and prepared tech packs for production
- Construct garment patterns to ensure proper fit
- Styling for press events and photoshoots, including televised interviews
- Maintain an organized filing system for all artwork files, strike offs and handlooms
- Sketching and concept development
- Extensive use of Adobe programs for photo retouching, garment illustration, tech pack preparation, etc.
Visual Merchandising Assistant - Temp
Saks Fifth Avenue
Miami, FL
11.2017 - 11.2017
- Assist with floor moves from start to finish
- Created notable visual stories in multiple departments of location
- Gain extensive knowledge of inventory carried in store and the companies behind them
Education
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Miami Fashion Institute At Miami Dade College
Certification - 3D Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Spanish language
- Browzwear
- Microsoft Office
- Hand sketching, illustration and painting
- Textile Design & Printing Techniques
- Trend Awareness
- Garment Construction
- Strong Communication
Accomplishments
Susan G Komen
Pop of Pink Charity Event - 10/2018
Invited Showing Designer
Charity Auction
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Miami on Sight
Invited Showing Designer
SHOW 1: COLLINS PARK - 9/2019
SHOW 2: MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT - 12/2019
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RAW Artists Stellar Showcase
Invited Showing Designer
Revolution Live - 10/2019
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The Museum of Sustainability
Invited Exhibitionist
PIVOT Market - 6/2020
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The Patriot
Exhibitionist - Digital Art
O'Flaherty's Gallery NYC - 7/2022
Timeline
Production Associate - US Atelier
Safiyaa
04.2023 - 03.2024
Print/CAD Designer
PPI Apparel Group
08.2021 - 04.2023
Freelance Print Designer
Z&L Europe
11.2020 - 08.2021
Freelance Patternmaker/Samplemaker
Maison D'olenzo
09.2020 - 01.2021
EBA
CHANEL
04.2020 - 12.2020
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
08.2019 - 03.2020
Invited Showing Designer
Miami Fashion Week
01.2019 - 06.2019
Production Assistant
Miami Swim Week
07.2018 - 07.2019
Production Assistant
Miami Fashion Week
05.2018 - 05.2019
Apparel/Print Design Assistant
Ramona LaRue
05.2018 - 09.2018
Visual Merchandising Assistant - Temp
Saks Fifth Avenue
11.2017 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Miami Fashion Institute At Miami Dade College
Certification - 3D Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
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