Shea Zahedi: Designer/Founder in Laguna Hills, CA

-Full scope design and production of custom womenswear, utilizing sustainability and slow fashion principles. -Created, managed and maintained budget, website and social media presence, growing audience to 1100+ customers. NYFW 2019 presence reached an audience of over 10,000, compared to 500 at PDX Sustainable Fashion Forum. -Developed relationships with international and domestic vendors. -Taught sewing lessons to students age 8-60

-Followed direction from design team to select materials for the line. -Initiated and analyzed trend research to make recommendations for future seasons. -Accurately input and owned 2,000+ materials and styles into PLM database. Facilitated PLM software change. -Communicated and sourced directly with vendors, overseas and domestic. Designed and produced original trims. -Developed and organized physical materials library with over 5,000 items, expediting design process for all users. -Adhered to project deadlines for 3 design teams, resulting in on time launches.

Full-scale production of leather handbags and soft-goods.

-Assisted customers with design prompts, giving clear instructions, measuring accurately, and accurate cashiering. -Developed a system of organizing / categorizing materials 40% faster, resulting in ease for customer and quicker product turn around. - Assisted with buying process.

-Processed all steps of production for large orders of consumer goods, prioritizing tasks to complete orders by due date in Excel. -Actively streamlined production process for 20% faster efficacy, reducing waste and expediting order turnaround.

Assisted with preparation and production of couture garments one-on-one with the owner and customers.