Krystal Lewis

Experience

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  Krystal Raquel Deisgns

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2019

  Designer
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  RSC Show Productions

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Production Assistant

  *On an as needed basisDUTIES:Garment prepAssist models with changesMaintain a calm and positive atmosphere back stageCaller

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  Texas Woman's University Fashion and Textiles Dept.

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Sewing Lab

  Tutoring freshmen class, pointing out technical problems and solutions with each sewing projectOverseeing the cleanliness and safety of the labFixing and cleaning the various industrial sewing machines in the labUnderstanding how each machine operates

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  Wingfield Inc

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Design Intern

  -Researching and predicting color, silhouette and fabric trends-Drafting flat patterns-Sewing muslins and sample garments for fashion show-Assistant producing Spring fashion show

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  Westmoor Manufacturing

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2012

  Design Assistant

  • Textile design using Photoshop, Illustrator and Pointcarré • Promoted from design assistant to Junior’s Knits and Wovens Designer • Produced and distributed approximately 200 tech packs seasonally • Managing development WIP reports • Overseeing and organizing sample lines for sales meetings and market • Booking models and photography sessions • Styling models for photo shoots. • Selecting and retouching photos for sales tools and website.

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  Binzario

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Seamstress / Fashion Illustrator

  • Collaboration with clients through consultations to create custom designs • Creating full color illustrations to ensure client satisfaction prior to construction • Reproducing high end looks cost effectively to increase profit margin • Flat patterning & draping • Completed quality sewing projects under considerable time constraints

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  Westmoor Mfg. Co

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Clubwear Designer

  - Collaborate with merchandiser to select pre-made juniors tops and dresses from LA- Create 40+ tech packs seasonally- Style photo shoots- Retouch photos- Create presentation / sales tools of garments / garment features- Present line to salesmen

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  Bioworld Merchandising

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2017

  Senior Technical Designer - Juniors

  • Managed production for rapidly growing Walmart account; tripling into a multi-million dollar account • Issuing RFQs to pre-negotiate cost with factories • Liaison between merchandisers and development team; ensuring accurate and timely sampling • Managing interoffice communication between Dallas and Shanghai office • Managing development and production WIP reports • Monitoring and trouble shooting licensor issues • Coordinating trainings to educate design team and sales team • Conducting interviews and new hire training • Annual Mexico factory visits (Mexico City, Toluca and Puebla) • Annual China factory visits (Shanghai, Wuxi and Suzhou) • Department restructuring as needed to boost sales and productivity • Rewarded numerously for outstanding performance Show less

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  Pinpoint Merchandising

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  Apparel Designer

  Custom active wear collections for gyms and fitness companies.

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  Mad Engine, LLC.

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  I cowrite an indie fashion blog. We spotlight 2 to 5 independent designers a week, free of cost, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the indie fashion community.

  • Senior Mens and Boys Private Label Designer

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Mens and Boys Private Label Designer

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Black Unicorn Merchandising

  Sept 2019 - now

  CEO / Creative Director
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  Haggar Clothing Co.

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Mens Tops Asssociate Designer