1. Mallory Trost
education
Oregon State University, Class of 2014
B.S. Apparel Design
B.S. Merchandising Management
Minor: Business & Entrepreneurship
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.94
contact
(503) 812-0299
mallorytrost@gmail.com
mallorytrost.wix.com/portfolio
relevant coursework
Sewn Product Development, Patternmaking,
Optitex, Textile and Apparel Market Analysis,
Product Quality Assurance, Textiles, Fashion Trend
Analysis, Global Sourcing, Consumer Behavior, and
Retail Buying.
industry
• 15+ years sewing experience
• Columbia Sportswear’s initial design review, 10/15
• prAna’s design review, 10/15
• Assisted designer backstage at biannual Portland
fashion show, 08/15
• Head of Buyer Relations for FashioNXT,
Portland’s fashion week, 08/14-present
• Designed and created three-look collection for
annual student fashion show at Oregon State
University, 05/14
• Retail coordinator and model for “Mom’s and
Family Weekend Fashion Show” at Oregon State
University, 05/14
• Collaboratively conceptualized and produced dress
made of condoms for AIDS awareness fashion
show at Oregon State University, 04/14
• Attended MAGIC Market Week in Las Vegas, NV,
02/14
• Designed and created custom flower girl dresses
(sizes 18 and 24 months), 09/13
employment
Michelle Lesniak, Project Runway Winner 10/14 – 02/16
Design Assistant
• Facilitated supply chain management including product
development, material and production sourcing,
costing, pricing, wholesaling, and retailing
• Generated technical packs
• Developed pattern repeats in Illustrator to create custom
textiles
• Created graphics in Illustrator to use for screen printing,
marketing, and special projects
• Production sewing using industrial machines
• Managed online sales, wholesale accounts, inventory
tracking, and order fulfillment in a timely manner
• Served as main point of contact for company
• Increased brand visibility through fashion shows, photo
shoots, trunk shows, and public appearances
• Client correspondence, customer service, retail
• Maintained and updated company website, social media
• Supported designer with biannual collection by
sourcing, constructing garments, and marketing the line
via fashion shows and photo shoots
Institute of Design and Technology of South Dakota 10/14
Executive Assistant/Fashion Show Director
• Coordinated designers, ticket sales, venue set up, and
visual displays
• Established show order and accompanying PowerPoint
• Directed show, dressed models, and assisted designers
Rob Trost Real Estate 07/12 - 10/13
Transaction Coordinator
• Represented company as first point of contact through
exceptional customer service
• Maintained company data and online advertising
through proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and QuickBooks
Sew What (custom sewing) 09/09-05/10
Owner, Seamstress
• Provided services including custom sewing projects,
basic tailoring of casual clothing, and wedding gown
alterations
• Consulted clients regarding services required, cost of
labor, and necessary date of completion
• Marketed services to diverse community members and
various lifestyles