Hi, I’m Andrea, a fashion designer with a passion for creating personalized, made-to-order pieces that blend style and comfort. I lead creative teams to select fabrics, colors, and prints for each collection, translate client feedback into designs, and oversee production from pattern making to final tailoring. I’ve taught fashion to junior students and mentored teams in retail and bridal settings. I’m excited to continue shaping sustainable, innovative fashion through hands-on leadership, design excellence, and a keen eye for customer experience.

Andrea Tamayo

Hi, I’m Andrea, a fashion designer with a passion for creating personalized, made-to-order pieces that blend style and comfort. I lead creative teams to select fabrics, colors, and prints for each collection, translate client feedback into designs, and oversee production from pattern making to final tailoring. I’ve taught fashion to junior students and mentored teams in retail and bridal settings. I’m excited to continue shaping sustainable, innovative fashion through hands-on leadership, design excellence, and a keen eye for customer experience.

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Hi, I’m Andrea, a fashion designer with a passion for creating personalized, made-to-order pieces that blend style and comfort. I lead creative teams to select fabrics, colors, and prints for each collection, translate client feedback into designs, and oversee production from pattern making to final tailoring.

I’ve taught fashion to junior students and mentored teams in retail and bridal settings. I’m excited to continue shaping sustainable, innovative fashion through hands-on leadership, design excellence, and a keen eye for customer experience.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at ALENA Mexico
February 1, 2018 - Present
Led the creative department, innovating and curating designs, fabrics, colors, and prints for personalized women's swimwear collections. Directed and trained a team of seamstresses, overseeing production, pattern making, and cutting processes. Developed patterns and samples to ensure garments met fit and comfort standards. Engaged with customers on social media and the online store, leveraging their feedback to enhance product offerings.
Fashion Lecturer at San Jose Learning Community
September 7, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Taught an intensive 1-week course introducing junior high school students to the fundamentals of fashion, covering history, sustainable fashion, color analysis, pattern making, and styling. Encouraged creative thinking and practical applications to foster an appreciation for the fashion industry among young students.
Fashion and Merchandising Intern at America's Green Queen
October 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Innovated seasonal and signature apparel, accessories, and home décor collections. Coordinated the Shopify platform to ensure seamless management and optimization. Developed the online store and curated engaging social media content. Illustrated graphic designs for collections, adding distinctive visual appeal.
Store Manager at Blanc Atelier Bridal
June 30, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Ensured in-store customer experience aligned with brand service guidelines. Led and motivated the sales team to achieve exceptional results. Managed and optimized product inventory. Conducted alterations for bridal gowns to guarantee perfect fit for clients.
Fashion and Merchandising Internship at America's Green Queen
June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Innovated seasonal and signature apparel, accessories, and home décor collections; Coordinated the Shopify platform to ensure seamless management and optimization; Responsible for the development of the online store, curating engaging social media content; Illustrated graphic designs for collections, adding a distinctive visual appeal.

Education

BA in Fashion Design and Management at Universidad La Salle Noroeste
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
BA in Fashion Design and Management at Universidad La Salle Noroeste
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Business Certificate Program at University of Arizona - Eller College of Management
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Qualifications

Eller Business Certificate Program
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Business Certificate Program
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Wholesale & Distribution