Lyla DeSario

Promoted to a paid position within 6 weeks. Traveled to present collections to brands such as Target and Nordstrom. Created trend reports for meetings. Avalon Apparel is a fashion company that designs for brands like Nordstrom, Macy's, Target, and Urban Outfitters. The company employs over 250 people across LA and NYC.

Lead nature hikes, educate people on the Altadena wildfires, and help the Altadena wildlife recover by planting seeds and protecting nature. Drawing upon my own experience of losing a house in the fires, I provide a firsthand perspective for new volunteers as they prepare to take on this role.

Dressed models, set up venues, raised over 100K for breast cancer reconstructive surgery. This year, I am assisting in designing a look that will be presented and sold at auction at Cup Couture to raise more money for the cause.

I led the creative and technical development of my collection, including concept creation, sketching, fabric sourcing, construction, and backstage coordination. I collaborated with models, did hair and makeup, and communicated with production staff to ensure that my vision was translated successfully onto the runway.

Greet and seat guests, train new employees, reset tables, run food and drinks, support servers, and maintain smooth service flow.

Annually created my own collection of 6 looks, directed models, and showcased my garments. Show was attended by the school community as well as fashion industry professionals.

Create senior and school-wide events, communicate between students and administration, bring traditional senior activities to our untraditional Arts School. This year, I've organized an event called Fall Flea, which takes student donations and upcycles them to sell and donate.

Interpreted film students' design concepts annually to create costumes that fit their creative vision in a tight time frame.

I worked at a variety of different booths that catered to an array of artistic mediums. Taught others to individualize the way they spoke about their art with kids who had different needs and sensibilities.

Organized donation collection for fire victims, ran a children's hospital book drive, and promoted donations.

Help classmates grasp Algebra/Geometry and Spanish, provide homework support and test preparation, and help students gain command of the material.