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Sean McAlpin

Sean McAlpin

Auburn

Summary

I am a hard-working creative with a willingness to learn and grow from my experiences. Being born and raised in Alabama, I feel like I have a unique perspective on fashion design that comes from my southern upbringing. I take a lot of inspiration from my 3 tradesman brothers, as well as the everyday worker who dresses for utility before fashion. I am the proud owner of my own brand Last Plan, which I created in the Fall of 2020 as a relief for my creative expression. Though it started as a 'T-Shirt' brand, it is currently a custom cut-and-sew line creating commissioned one-of-one pieces for consumers, as well as garments from my own imagination. I take inspiration from the past and have currently made my design muse workwear and sportswear from the Early 20th century into roughly the 1960's. I focus on menswear, but have had the challenge and opportunity to create women's looks through my studies at Auburn University. Through my experiences working with vintage clothing, I have realized the importance of these designs both in design inspiration, and also as a tool to show a new market the functionality and design details used in generations before us.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales/Buying Associate

The Atelier LLC
08.2024 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Bought merchandise both personally and through creating interpersonal relationships with sellers who walked into store.
  • Processed and priced merchandise based on past selling data and ensured a fair markup percentage.
  • Stayed up-to-date on trends in vintage, streetwear, and sneakers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Created social media content for special promotions or sales to keep followers engaged and up to date.
  • Helped facilitate sales by styling customers, offering genuine feedback, and pulling merchandise for customers to try on.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly work environment
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across team members and management.

Teacher's Assistant

Auburn University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep by organizing materials and tools for students and cleaning up after lab was over.
  • Supported classroom activities by servicing sewing machines, cutting fabric scraps, and ensuring students were working on the correct steps for their projects.
  • Ensured students stayed on task and did tasks correctly by working one-on-one with them and answering questions when they were confused. I also helped them to re-do work that would have otherwise costed them points.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students when sewing and cutting.

Volunteer

Mission Thrift Store
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Helped facilitate donations for the store by

- Separating donations by category

- Disposing of unsellable donations (i.e. Dirty, broken items)

- Carrying larger donations for customers

- Writing tax-exempt receipts for customers

  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used interpersonal skills to speak with customers and ensure they were taken care of.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Production

Auburn University
Auburn
08-2025

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • 3D Software (Optitex & Clo3D)
  • Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Patternmaking and Drafting
  • Industrial Sewing
  • Technical Flat Drawing
  • Tech and Spec Packages
  • Hand and Digital Illustration
  • Design and Trend Research

Timeline

Sales/Buying Associate

The Atelier LLC
08.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Auburn University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Volunteer

Mission Thrift Store
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Production

Auburn University
Sean McAlpin