AVERY LLOYD HOTALING
+1 206-409-9810 +33 06-89-88-20244
averyhotaling@atelierdaguer.re
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented American fashion school graduate with hands-on experience in design and construction from academic projects and internships. Proficient in Optitex, drawing, and Illustrator, I am eager to contribute to collaborative projects that leverage my technical skills and professional communication abilities. Passionate about exploring emerging technologies including CLO 3D, I aim to further my education in the fashion industry through both work and formal training.
SKILLS
Patternmaking
Flat patternmaking, digitization, Optitex, fittings, sampling
CAD
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Technical flats: Color-blocking, texture
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Adobe CC, Excel, Word
Construction
Fully lined garments, variety of seam finishes, quick turnaround
Languages
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Native English, B2 Russian, B1+ French
Technical design
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Specification packs, composing templates, pattern grading
EDUCATION
L'Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISAA) École de Mode
Bachelor of Fashion Design, Expected 2027
Seattle Central College (SCC) School of Apparel Design and Development
Associate of Applied Science, 2022
EXPERIENCE
Karakul www.karakulco.com 2024
Co-founder. Importing and selling handmade kilims sourced in Afghanistan: Product development, brand identity, design and production of a retail e-commerce website, social media marketing.
Praetorian Detective Agency, Seattle, WA 2022-2024
Private investigator working in a variety of engagements and settings, valued
for meeting deadlines and being personable and reliable.
Harris & Tailor, Seattle, WA. 2021
Designed suits, measured clients, communicated professionally, ran social media.
ALFAMOTIF, Seattle, WA. 2020
Manufactured masks, established techpack template, designed the long-sleeve shirt pattern, standardized the pattern labeling system, oversaw fulfillment logistics.
JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts, Tucson, AZ
Managed freight, merchandised, cut and sorted fabric, frequently handled textiles, improved organization. Known for positive client interactions. 2018-2019
VOLUNTEER WORK
WORLDPACKERS, France 2024
Four separate engagements in southwest France and the Toulouse area: Farm work including horse care, gardening and landscaping, cooking, design, language exchange.
RESUME
Enchanté! I'm Avery Hotaling, a second-year fashion design student in Paris specializing in 3D design. With one more year to go until I complete my bachelor's degree, I am actively seeking internship opportunities to gain valuable industry experience and to learn from professionals in the fashion field.
