Tamara Alexander Designs LLC, Residential Interior Design (Oakland, CA), 2021-Present

• I opened an Interior Design business in 2021. I offer residential design services across the country and work on both new builds (prior to construction) and post-purchase homes.

• I work closely with the client to design conceptual spaces via mood boards, CAD elevations and floor plans that reflect the client’s needs, aesthetics and lives.

• I coordinate and work with architects, contractors and artisans to produce the necessary elements, including custom elements such as furnishing, lighting and art.

• I manage all communication, documentation and budgeting between clients and production teams.

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Melrose PR: Agency for Blockchain Marketing, (2018, Los Angeles)

• ​Maintaining Schedule and Calendar

• General Administrative Duties

• Inputing and reviewing ICO Listings

• Managing schedule and release of weekly Podcast.

• Organizing internal events and projects

• Providing Graphic Design assistance when necessary

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RAG: Technical Designer, (2017, Los Angeles)

​ Managing Development of private Brand with International teams

• Tech Pack Review

• Maintaining Deadlines, Calendar and WIP

• Creating Spec sheets for new styles

• Fit review

• Communication of fit, construction and design details to overseas vendors

• Knowledgeable in construction, fit and fabric

• Sample review (specing, trim and fabric, construction)

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Freelance UX/UI Designer, (2016-2017, Los Angeles)

• Research

• Target Market Analysis and Personas Development

• Personas Development and target market articulation

• Interviews

• Wireframing

• Prototype Testing

• Design and Construction of active site

 

Tsquared Creator and Designer, (2016-present, Los Angeles)

Creator and Designer of a clothing forum and e-commerce site that focuses on one of a kind design inspired by woman's stories and reconnects woman's lives to Art and Fashion. All products are made locally.

                       Visit Site:  www.squaredstories.com

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Freelance Designer for theater and film, (2005-2015. San Francisco & New York)

 See “Head and Assistant” Designer columns at bottom for details.

• Including: Art Direction, Costume Design, Storyboarding and Production Design

• Conceived designs & concept with a director and collaborative design team                                

• Lead creative and production team to execute conceptual vision

• Lead execution of technical production of product and ensure development follows brand vision and concept

• Ensure execution of all documentary material, including print, photography and video production

• Research and analyze culture, customer and product

• Present pitches to creative and financial teams

• Create technical manufacturing drawings (cad flats, floor plans and construction specs) for the development of a product

• Ensure product communicates strategy in every dimension

• Oversee fittings and construction of product

• Direct changes to product across all dimensions to ensure brand and conceptual strategy is communicated in final product

 

Susan Hilferty Design Studio, Studio Assistant, (2015, New York)

• Managed all post-production work

• Assisted in organizing events

• Coordinated materials for an International Costume exhibition.

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Metropolitan Opera: Production Assistant, (2015, New York)

• Liaison between Assistant to Head Costume Shop Manager and Cutters and drapers

• Management, maintenance and updating of the show bible

• Prepare and assist in fittings and technical rehearsals

• Design sourcing and research

• Cataloguing production information into Production Bibles

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American Conservatory Theater Costume Rental Shop, (2009, San Francisco)

• Fitted and styled costumes for both private clients and for plays for the Conservatory Acting Program

• Handled alterations and maintenance of costumes

• Led to a head designer position in a production of Cripple of Inishman.

 

Private Custom Clothing Design, (2005-2008, San Francisco)

• Designed, sourced, patterned and constructed evening wear for private clients.

 

Event Planner (2008-2010, San Francisco)

• Conceptualized and produced several 300-person, catered, formal events.

• Projects involved managing and maintaining a team, a budget, vendors, caterers and guest lists