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FERNANDA TAPIA

Los Angeles

Summary

Fashion professional—formally trained in Fashion Design and certified by IED Milan. Seeking to leverage a technical background in luxury pattern-making and department store styling to drive studio operations and production development for a luxury brand.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fashion Stylist & Visual Production Support

Bloomingdale's
Glendale, CA
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Executed daily styling of mannequins across multiple departments, enhancing visual merchandising for diverse brands.
  • Orchestrated large-scale visual resets and physical set transitions to meet stringent daily deadlines.
  • Executed installation of graphics vinyls and brand-standard visual elements with precision.

Assistant Patternmaker - Internship

Haute Hippie
New York, NY
01.2011 - 02.2011

Collaborated closely with pattern makers and designers to support

the development of the Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

Assisted throughout the development process, showcasing attention

to detail and a strong ability to work in a team environment.

Gained valuable knowledge of the fashion industry, including

garment construction and design principles.

Stylist/Visual Merchandiser Manager

Hollister Co
11.2006 - 11.2010
  • Worked closely with the Regional Visual Manager to implement corporate visual standards, including floor sets, interior displays, and exterior windows.
  • Provided training on visual standards and merchandising for all employees, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.

Assistant Stylist

Blink Management
11.2006 - 11.2008
  • Collaborated on various advertising campaigns and editorial shoots, contributing to the styling and coordination of shoots for music videos and other projects
  • Worked with artists such as Akon and Sean Kingston, showcasing my ability to create visually appealing styles.

Assistant Stylist

E-Commerce, Macy's
Miami, FL
02.2006 - 06.2008
  • Assisted with styling for advertising campaigns and editorial shoots, working on projects for Gillette Malibu Razor, Rockport Footwear, and magazines like Details, Ocean Dr, and People en Español.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and the ability to translate concepts into visually compelling styles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - TV & Film Production

University of Southern California
Los Angeles
01-2026

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Ai Miami International University of Art & Design
Miami, FL
03.2010

Associate of Arts - Foreign Language

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2008

Fashion Styling Certificate - Fashion Styling

Istituto Europeo Di Design
Milan, Italy, Italy
07.2006

Skills

  • Adobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Premiere Pro
  • Avid, Pro tools
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Fashion trends

Certification

EXCELLENT REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Fashion Stylist & Visual Production Support

Bloomingdale's
09.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant Patternmaker - Internship

Haute Hippie
01.2011 - 02.2011

Stylist/Visual Merchandiser Manager

Hollister Co
11.2006 - 11.2010

Assistant Stylist

Blink Management
11.2006 - 11.2008

Assistant Stylist

E-Commerce, Macy's
02.2006 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Ai Miami International University of Art & Design

Associate of Arts - Foreign Language

Miami Dade College

Fashion Styling Certificate - Fashion Styling

Istituto Europeo Di Design

Bachelor of Arts - TV & Film Production

University of Southern California
FERNANDA TAPIA