Alia Murray-Smith

Facilitated weekly games sessions and managed enrolment database, venue hire, uniforms, stock, and invoicing in Xero. Collaborated with the director on communication, advertising, supplier sourcing, and customer queries.

Provided full-time home education.

Collated designer information to create sample spec packs, drew garments using Corel Draw, and communicated styling and spec changes with suppliers in China. Managed bulk production, fit accuracy, construction quality, and records.

Full-time parenting.

Evaluated and approved fit and preproduction samples with suppliers in China, communicated styling and spec changes, and performed quality assurance on measurements, workmanship, and fabric. Created new specs and patterns.

Evaluated and approved fit and preproduction samples, communicated fit and spec changes with suppliers in China, and performed quality assurance on measurements, workmanship, and fabric.

Evaluated and approved fit and preproduction samples, communicated fit and spec changes with suppliers, and performed quality assurance on measurements, workmanship, and fabric.

Managed workflow of samples and prototypes from Asian suppliers, liaised with Hong Kong agent, and approved trims, fabrics, and production samples.

Created patterns for bulk-produced garments, constructed specification sheets in Excel, and used CAD system for pattern alterations. Travelled to Asia to oversee production.

Assisted patternmakers in design room with patternmaking, sample cutting, and trims.

Assisted account manager with selling ranges, managed patternmakers and machinists, and worked with customers to define garment styling. Travelled internationally for retail research.

Three Year programme exploring fabrics, costume, Art & costume history, marketing, production, design, patternmaking, cutting & machining.

One year Foundation programme in Fashion Technology including patternmaking, cutting & basic machining skills.

One year programme fabric printing, dyeing & design.