Krystell Barraza
Krystell Barraza
Chicago, IL, USAWork Experience
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sr. 3M/HIS Programmer Analyst
March 2020
- Present
Maryland, United States
TheseFloors
Front-End Developer
Experience:
• Developed and maintained three websites including custom themes, page templates, site graphics, functions and short codes.
• Led rebranding strategy that generated a 400% increase in sales compared to previous fiscal year.
• Copy wrote web content, including item descriptions for e-commerce platform.
• Retrieved server logs and utilized site analytics to implement enhancements and improve overall performance.
• Involved in all aspects of the web application production environment lifecycle: idea, development, QA, documentation, implementation & deployment.
Responsibilities:
• UI/UX and front-end design/development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Debugging, troubleshooting & maintenance of legacy application and content.
• Lead meetings with marketing team on demographic targeting, A/B tests to test new features on web and mobile advertising.
• Constructed prototypes and produced quality renderings using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Sketch.
• Maintained company websites, using Google Analytics to measure & report site metrics.
Languages:
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Python
• Developed and maintained three websites including custom themes, page templates, site graphics, functions and short codes.
• Led rebranding strategy that generated a 400% increase in sales compared to previous fiscal year.
• Copy wrote web content, including item descriptions for e-commerce platform.
• Retrieved server logs and utilized site analytics to implement enhancements and improve overall performance.
• Involved in all aspects of the web application production environment lifecycle: idea, development, QA, documentation, implementation & deployment.
Responsibilities:
• UI/UX and front-end design/development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Debugging, troubleshooting & maintenance of legacy application and content.
• Lead meetings with marketing team on demographic targeting, A/B tests to test new features on web and mobile advertising.
• Constructed prototypes and produced quality renderings using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Sketch.
• Maintained company websites, using Google Analytics to measure & report site metrics.
Languages:
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Python
July 2017
- January 2020
Illinois, United States
Krystell Barraza
Apparel Designer
Experience:
• Contracted design work for conceptualizing and sketching garments based on mood boards and client descriptions.
• Contracted illustration work for creating technical flats on Adobe Illustrator.
• Contracted pattern making and sample sewing work for individual clients and design entrepreneurs.
• Collaborated with creative teams (photographers, models, hair/make-up artists, etc.) for editorial publications and test shoots.
Responsibilities:
• Quality Control
• Conceptualizing New Pieces
• Pattern Making
• Fabric Sourcing
• Garment Construction
• Social Media Marketing & Promotion
• Website Maintenance
• Work with creative teams (photographers, models, hair/make-up artists, etc.) to create look books that communicate the label's image.
• Contracted design work for conceptualizing and sketching garments based on mood boards and client descriptions.
• Contracted illustration work for creating technical flats on Adobe Illustrator.
• Contracted pattern making and sample sewing work for individual clients and design entrepreneurs.
• Collaborated with creative teams (photographers, models, hair/make-up artists, etc.) for editorial publications and test shoots.
Responsibilities:
• Quality Control
• Conceptualizing New Pieces
• Pattern Making
• Fabric Sourcing
• Garment Construction
• Social Media Marketing & Promotion
• Website Maintenance
• Work with creative teams (photographers, models, hair/make-up artists, etc.) to create look books that communicate the label's image.
January 2013
- Present
Illinois, United States
Sorcha O'Raghallaigh Design
Design Intern
About:
Sorcha O'Raghallaigh is a bespoke independent label based in London. Her pieces have been worn by Kate Moss, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and M.I.A. With some pieces taking up to three months to create by hand Sorcha's approach to fashion remains a labour of love.
Experience:
• Created button appliqué trims for limited edition pieces
• Sewed beaded lace samples for custom orders
• Patterned prototype for an upcoming fine arts collaborative project with Sookoon Ang.
Sorcha O'Raghallaigh is a bespoke independent label based in London. Her pieces have been worn by Kate Moss, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and M.I.A. With some pieces taking up to three months to create by hand Sorcha's approach to fashion remains a labour of love.
Experience:
• Created button appliqué trims for limited edition pieces
• Sewed beaded lace samples for custom orders
• Patterned prototype for an upcoming fine arts collaborative project with Sookoon Ang.
May 2015
- July 2015
United Kingdom
PRIZE Magazine
Content Assistant
About:
pRIZE Magazine is a premiere online and print fashion magazine featuring some of the top emerging international artists. The staff of pRIZE Magazine firmly believe inspiring fashion and art inhabit an ecosystem far beyond what is widely considered ‘mainstream’. Founded in August 2012 by a fashion photographer himself, Tak and his team aim to expose an endless dose of creativity to all creative minds alike.
Responsibilities:
• Scouted emerging fashion photographers for pRIZE Magazine’s online and print issues.
• Went through contact sheets and suggested editorials for publication to the editors.
• Worked with photographers individually on improving their submission approval rate.
• Suggested photographers to the editors for online and print interviews.
pRIZE Magazine is a premiere online and print fashion magazine featuring some of the top emerging international artists. The staff of pRIZE Magazine firmly believe inspiring fashion and art inhabit an ecosystem far beyond what is widely considered ‘mainstream’. Founded in August 2012 by a fashion photographer himself, Tak and his team aim to expose an endless dose of creativity to all creative minds alike.
Responsibilities:
• Scouted emerging fashion photographers for pRIZE Magazine’s online and print issues.
• Went through contact sheets and suggested editorials for publication to the editors.
• Worked with photographers individually on improving their submission approval rate.
• Suggested photographers to the editors for online and print interviews.
August 2012
- January 2014
New York, New York, United States
Jenni Marie Guarascio
Design Intern
Responsibilities:
• Cataloged garments that were brought in for alterations.
• Took care of designer’s booth during trade shows.
• Organized fabrics, trims and supplies in the studio.
• Assisted designer during garment fittings.
• Helped cast and coordinate models for designer’s fashion shows.
• Assisted as a dresser backstage during fashion shows.
• Cataloged garments that were brought in for alterations.
• Took care of designer’s booth during trade shows.
• Organized fabrics, trims and supplies in the studio.
• Assisted designer during garment fittings.
• Helped cast and coordinate models for designer’s fashion shows.
• Assisted as a dresser backstage during fashion shows.
August 2010
- December 2010
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Friendship Village Of Schaumburg
Volunteer at the Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit
Experience:
• Volunteer at the Alzheimer's and Dementia unit on a weekly basis.
Responsibilities:
• Work with residents by playing games with them that help with memory.
• Help coordinate meal distribution.
• Monitor resident events in the residence halls and within the unit.
• Volunteer at the Alzheimer's and Dementia unit on a weekly basis.
Responsibilities:
• Work with residents by playing games with them that help with memory.
• Help coordinate meal distribution.
• Monitor resident events in the residence halls and within the unit.
February 2012
- July 2016
Illinois, United States
Education
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (SAIC)
Fashion Design / Visual and Critical Studies
• Recipient of Honors Merit Scholarship
• Recipient of Leon W. Guggenheim Scholarship
• Currently pursing a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
• Recipient of Leon W. Guggenheim Scholarship
• Currently pursing a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
August 2013
- Present
Illinois, United States
Hand And Lock
Certificate
Learned the basics for creating Goldwork, a technique commonly used in embellishing ceremonial garments for royalty and military uniforms using metal threads.
• Learned how to prepare and pad a piece for embellishment.
• Worked with bullion, passing, chips, and pearl purl.
• Created a final sample which showcases all techniques learned.
• Learned how to prepare and pad a piece for embellishment.
• Worked with bullion, passing, chips, and pearl purl.
• Created a final sample which showcases all techniques learned.
2015
- 2015
United Kingdom
Ecole Lesage
Certificate
Learned couture embroidery and tambour beading techniques from working artisans at a premier embroidery atelier whose clients include Valentino, Christian Dior, and Chanel.
• Learned how to use tambour hook for beading and sequins.
• Basic silk shading, crystal embellishment, and feather appliqué.
• Created a final sample which showcases all techniques learned.
• Learned how to use tambour hook for beading and sequins.
• Basic silk shading, crystal embellishment, and feather appliqué.
• Created a final sample which showcases all techniques learned.
2015
- 2015
France
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Fluent),
French (Conversational),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Creative Suites,
Adobe Illustrator,
Fashion Design,
Graphic Design,
Microsoft Office,
Photoshop,
Social Media Marketing,
Trend Analysis,