Kalen Walthour
SAN FRANCISCO
Summary
Ambitious individual crafting innovative, trend-forward garments for array of styles. Possesses deep understanding of fashion industry with strong technical skills and eye for fine detail. Creator in the making of high-quality pieces utilizing comprehensive planning process to guide garment construction.
Fashion designer prepared to bring blend of creativity and technical skills to new role. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and develop unique, custom made designs. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach, with strong skills in sketching, fabric selection, and trend analysis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Soft Lab Monitor
California College of the Arts
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students and lab staff during experiments.
- Trained new lab monitors on institutional policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester through regular check-ins and assessments to identify areas needing improvement.
Apprentice Fashion Designer
Jad Racha (Couture Designer)
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn best practices and techniques.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Assisted with prepping for collection from start to finish
- Shadowed designer in assisting with bridal collection, custom client orders and evening gowns
- Task was to prep for fittings (taking notes for design
- Set up appointments
- Organized atelier fabric inventory
- Assisted designer with researching moodboard's for private collection and bridal collection
Assistant Fashion Designer (Intern)
Amour Vert
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Excelled in a fast paced + deadline environment while focusing on a multitude of priorities
- Assisted Design team in multi-season trend and market research.
- Managed time assisting the production, design and technical department.
- Created sketches in Illustrator and traditionally.
- Organized and upkept print and color fabric archive.
- Assisted Technical Designer with garment spec.
- Created design color and trend boards.
- Assisted Designer with trim and fabric vendor meetings.
- Created photo archive of samples for Product Development team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Abramson Sci Academy
New Orleans, LA05-2021
Skills
Organized
Proficient at multi project management
Interpersonal relationship
Detail Oriented
Sketching (hand/computer)
Costume design
trend research
Timeline
Apprentice Fashion Designer
Jad Racha (Couture Designer)
02.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Fashion Designer (Intern)
Amour Vert
06.2023 - 08.2023
Soft Lab Monitor
California College of the Arts
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
California College of The Arts
High School Diploma -
Abramson Sci Academy
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