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Studio Assistant
Portland, OR
Sep 2024 - Present (2 months)
-Supporting workshops with hands-on experience, while maintaining an orderly and welcoming space
-Contributing ample knowledge of nature based textile design techniques and outdoor foraging practices
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Head Costume Designer
Portland State University, Opera Department
Portland, OR
Sep 2024 - Present (2 months)
-Spearheading concept to creation results for authentic period appropriate costume designs while implementing creative problem solving for technical allowances needed for performers
-Conducting high level project management, multitasking, communication, and attention to detail
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AP Sewing Lab Assistant
Portland State University - School of Art
Portland, OR
Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
-Assist all students that come into the open Sewing Lab on PSU's campus with sewing skills and proper usage of equipment.
-Maintenance on all sewing machines
-Maintain organization and upkeep in the sewing lab
-Assist all faculty with facilities and accessibility to equipment in lab
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Apparel and Accessory Design and Alterations Specialist
Freelance
Portland, OR
Sep 2010 - Present (13 years 11 months)
-Innovated custom designs and patterns
-Lead extensive alterations, fittings, and replication of fine details (performance)
-Contributor for the CLO3D standardized college textbook (release date TBD)
-Education Mentor for Trash for Peace
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Accounts Receivable Specialist & HR Assistant
Landscape East & West
Clackamas, OR
May 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 2 months)
•Financial management and reporting
•Collaboration with all levels of management
•Company wide financial analysis
•Database management and maintenance
•Employee training for Word and Excel
•New process and report development
•Accounts Receivable and cash receipt entries
•Accounts Payable assistance and training
•Bi-weekly payroll and employee setup
•Cost analysis and quality control
•Client and supplier relations and communication
•Collections
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Sewing instructor/ Custom Pattern maker/ Social Media Manager
Quilting Delights
Portland, OR
Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 1 month)
• Custom patternmaking for retail and private request
• Sample production
• Sewing consultant and customer service
• Class Instructor for: Beginning sewing, Beginning quilting, Long arm certification, specialty apparel and accessory classes, Serger Mastery, Modern block of the month
• Event production and demonstration management
• Social Media management: Facebook, Pinterest, Email correspondence, Twitter
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Style Consultant and Alterations Specialist
Christella's
Portland, OR
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
• Alterations on designer gowns: Repairs, extensive construction redesign, zipper replacements, etc.
• Beading and sequin replication
• Custom design and couture sewing
• Client sales consulting on all formal wear
• Store management and organization
• Client relations and communication
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Lead Staff Accountant/ Accounts Receivable Specialist
Alta Planning + Design
Portland, OR
May 2009 - Jul 2012 (3 years 2 months)
•Project financial management for over 400+ active projects worldwide
•Company wide employee training
•Lead systems training and management
•Database and payroll management
•Accounts Receivable and Payable management
•Daily-weekly financial reporting
•Consistent company collaboration and team building
•Company meeting preparations and webinar hosting
•Cost analysis and quality control on government and private organization contracts worldwide
•Client relations and communication
•Collections