Design and Product Development professional seeking electrifying opportunities to assist designers in current fashion styles and trends and to further my skills.

1. Heidi B. Alderete
Seal Beach, California
heidi_usn@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-alderete
OBJECTIVE
Seasoned designer and product developer specializing in children’s wear looking for electrifying opportunities offering the
following skill sets.
KEY QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
 Garment Construction Knowledge
 CAD: Photoshop CS6 & Illustrator
 Trend Research Analysis
 Tech Packs
 Product Line: Concept Through
Completion
 Technical Flat Sketching
 Sourcing: Fabrics, Trims. Production
 Textiles: Composition & Testing
 Punctuality- Ability to meet deadlines
 Costing & Specification
 Patternmaking Knowledge
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Little Mass, Los Angeles, California 02-2016 | 03-2016
Girls Wear Designer (Intern)
 Assisted Technical Designer
 Made custom patterns
 Cut fabric to prepare for sewing
 Assisted owner by meeting deadlines for Market
 Prepared garments for shipping
Kara Bella Boutique, Seal Beach, California 06-2012 | Present
Designer | Children’s Wear | Owner
 Design clothing, creating original garments or design garments that follow well established fashion trends
 Demonstrated organizational skills in ordering, purchasing, maintaining and utilizing materials and supplies
required to perform all aspects of the business including bookkeeping, marketing, invoicing, shipping and handling
Navy Child Development Center, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 05-2008 | 07-2009
Child Care Provider
 Preformed scheduling, event planning, and in-door and out-door activities
 Maintained facility ensuring a sanitary environment for children, enabling them to thrive in a safe environment
 Regularly attended training courses regarding current child care standards
U.S. NAVY, Seal Beach, California 04-2002 | 04-2006
Highest Rank Achieved E-5/PO2/Master-At-Arms Second Class
 Duties included: Gate Sentry, Patrol Officer, First Responder, Harbor Security Coxswain, Security Dispatcher, and
Range Safety Officer
 Responsibly, honorable and accurately implemented detailed policies and procedures associated with each
assigned position
 Established a strong client base by relating with all base personnel in a congenial and professional manner that
facilitated the safety and security of the base
EDUCATION
FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, California Expected September 2016
Associate of Arts Degree: Merchandise Product Development
Golden West College January 2007- October 2007
Huntington Beach, CA
Undergraduate Studies: General Education

2. Heidi B. Alderete
Seal Beach, California
(828)980-3801 heidi_usn@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-alderete
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Christopher Rupp
Executive Global Security Manager
(979) 551-0831
Ms. Lorena Ortega
Program Associate
Golden West College
(714)-895-8146
Ms. Ruby Manoharan, Esq.
Director, Finance and Contract Administration at RRD International, LLC
(703) 915-1437