Kayla Nava
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Adaptable fashion design and merchandising student with practical experience in wardrobe coordination, accessory organization, and fitting assistance. Known for clear client communication and strong attention to presentation standards. Ready to support styling teams, maintain organized inventory, and help create polished visual results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dresser
NAACP Image awards
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - 2024
- Dressed participants promptly during live fashion show transitions.
- Facilitated fittings and adjusted garments to ensure stage readiness.
- Steamed garments and checked wardrobe condition before appearances.
- Organized garment racks and maintained dressing areas for efficient preparation.
- Sorted, folded, and hung garments according to size and color for storing.
- Communicated with designers and production staff on wardrobe needs.
Production Assistant Volunteer
Black Design Collective
Los Angeles, California
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Supported backstage operations during fashion presentations and live events.
- Managed setup and breakdown for production spaces and presentation areas.
- Communicated updates between creative teams, vendors, and production staff.
- Facilitated communication among production staff and crew members.
- Executed various errands to support production team operations and logistics.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to locations and positioning people and props.
- Coordinated catering services for cast and crew during guest speaking events.
Slyling assistant intern
Danyul Brown
Los Angeles, CA
09.2026 - 10.2026
- Assisted stylists with wardrobe pulls and outfit preparation for client sessions.
- Organized garments, accessories, and lookbooks for smooth styling operations.
- Coordinated sample movement between fitting rooms, showroom areas, and storage.
- Maintained clothing racks, fashion inventory, and presentation standards in retail spaces.
- Communicated style requests with team members, vendors, and client contacts.
- Sourced additional items from vendors when needed.
- Prepared dressing rooms for fittings by arranging garments and accessories.
- Steamed garments prior to fittings.
- Provided support services such as running errands and making deliveries.
Education
Enrolled - Fashion Design And Merchandising
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12-2027
Skills
- Garment fitting
- Fashion styling
- Wardrobe coordination
- Outfit coordination
- Garment steaming
- Backstage organization
- Fitting assistance
- Inventory management
- Fabrics
- Color coordination
- Trend analysis
- Client communication
Timeline
Slyling assistant intern
Danyul Brown
09.2026 - 10.2026
Production Assistant Volunteer
Black Design Collective
03.2025 - 03.2025
Dresser
NAACP Image awards
03.2024 - 2024
Enrolled - Fashion Design And Merchandising
Santa Monica College