DAVID ALEXANDER GARCIA

(956) 465-8445 - dalexgarcia@utexas.edu - www.linkedin.com/in/davidalexgarcia

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin May 2023

Austin, TX

Bachelor of Science, Textiles & Apparel: Design Minor: Business

GPA: 3.8595

EXPERIENCE

NICÓ – Lead Tailor                                                                                                     April 2022 - Present

Austin, Texas

  • Explore designing women’s evening wear through draping. pattern making, and construction techniques

  • Understand the development of made-to-order garments in conjunction with seasonal collections

  • Assist with custom order fittings and construction

Odevai Wear - Fashion Design Intern                                                                                           Summer 2022

Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Immerse in Scandinavian culture to understand role sustainability plays in industry and everyday lives of Danes

  • Collaborate with four other interns to develop a gender-neutral capsule collection of five that is 100% responsibly sourced.

  • Communicate market research and product development findings to headquarters in St. Petersburg, Russia through biweekly presentations.

Levi Strauss & Co. - Tailor and Stylist Fall 2021 – Present

  • Promote sustainability by performing alteration and customization services to make garments more unique

  • Engage with consumers to reach sales goals while simultaneously guiding them to products that meet their individual needs

  • Showcase knowledge of both seasonal and staple collection garments and fit

Spark Magazine - Styling Director                                                                                          Spring 2022 – Present

Stylist                                                                                                                                 Spring 2020 – Present

Coordinate photoshoots that demonstrate current theme producing up to three visual spreads a semester

  • Display knowledge of fashion elements and trends and including them to elevate photoshoots

  • Build cohesive set designs and outfits to encapsulate theme of story and magazine

A La Moda Zine – Styling Head Spring 2020 – Present

  • Support a team of nine stylists by providing resources to successfully complete their shoots

  • Facilitate meetings utilizing Zoom between up to two assigned creative teams each semester

  • Refine and cultivate creative direction alongside other team members producing spreads that exhibit current and predicted future trends.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Five semesters University Honors Fall 2019 – Fall 2021

• Dean’s List: Magna cum laude Fall 2020 – Spring 2021

• Dean’s List: Cum laude et magna Spring 2020

• Dean’s List: Cum laude Fall 2019

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Fusion 360, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Procreate

Languages: Fluent in Spanish

Interests: Patternmaking, sewing, film photography

Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restriction