Zyaire Valentine
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Ambitious creative design professional offering 8 years of fashion design experience. Crafting innovative, trend forward garments and collections. Possesses deep understanding of fashion industry with strong conceptual development & technical skills and an eye for fine detail. Creator of high-quality pieces utilizing comprehensive planning processes to guide garment construction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fit & Style Consultant
The Black Tux
King Of Prussia, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Greeted all clients with warm smile and asked open-ended questions to better understand his or her needs.
- Brainstormed and implemented new color ways, tuxedo and suit styles as well as accessories.
- Offered expert guidance on color theory and coordination, helping customers create cohesive looks that flattered their unique features.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized style consultations and recommendations.
- Collaborated with fellow consultants to ensure seamless communication, resulting in improved team performance and customer satisfaction.
Fashion Design Assistant (Internship)
RM67
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Facilitated productive brainstorming sessions among team members, sparking innovative ideas for future collections.
- Assisted in the creation of tailor-made pieces for high-profile clientele, ensuring precise measurements were taken every time.
- Developed technical sketches of garment designs using CAD software, ensuring accuracy in patternmaking and manufacturing processes.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
Heat Press Operator
Elite Sportswear
Reading, PA
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Expanded knowledge of industry trends through consistent research on new materials, techniques, and technologies.
- Boosted overall productivity by cross-training in various roles within the production facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Albright College
Reading, PA05.2023
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Garment Construction
- Creative Design
- Fashion History
- Fashion Knowledge
- Color theory
- Understanding of fabrics
- Understanding of textures
- Optitex
- Time Management
- Creative Solutions
- Detail Drawings
Accomplishments
- Won "Best Individual Design" for Albright College's 2022 Fashion Show.
- Won "Best Collection" and "Best Individual Design" for Albright College's 2023 Fashion Show
- Specially selected to be showcased as a designer in Albright College's Spring/Summer 2024 New York Fashion Week fashion show as an undergrad.
- Displayed in various publications such as "The Knockturnal", "CFDA Runway 360", "Fashion Mingle", and "Fashion Reverie".
Timeline
Fit & Style Consultant
The Black Tux
04.2024 - Current
Fashion Design Assistant (Internship)
RM67
04.2024 - 06.2024
Heat Press Operator
Elite Sportswear
11.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Albright College