What people are saying about APA Consulting
“I’ve worked with Allison Andrews at “Palm Springs Fashion Night” and I can’t praise her enough. She was a joy to associate with. Her knowledge on business, as well as fashion is remarkable, she is cordial and respectful and treats everyone with respect. She stood by my side through a tough negotiation and loyalty like that is rare in business today. I would recommend Allison to anyone who requires a serious business consultant and colleague.”
R. Christian Anderson, Graphic Designer and Writer
“I contacted Allison to set up a meeting just to ask questions, what I got was so much more. When I met Allison she wanted to know everything about me, my goals, aspirations, interests. She listened to all of my questions and provided me with the most genuine advice I could ever ask for. Allison is not only a total pro, but very accomplished and successful business woman. She has managed to create a healthy work/life balance and still love what she does everyday. It’s not often that you meet people who are inspiring and Allison is that person.”
-Jillian Kunofsky, Student, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
“Hi Allison, thank you so much for your participation in the City’s recent “Expert Insights” business development event. Your expert advice in the areas of retail marketing and sales was appreciated by all and right on target for today’s economy! We appreciated your encouraging words and bright outlook toward the future. We look forward to working with you again soon! ”
Lynette Jones, Small Business Services City of Chula Vista
“When I needed to find the best designers and boutiques in San Diego for an upcoming fashion event, I went to Allison’s website for Fashion Week San Diego. She made my job so easy because of her great taste and superb contacts.”
-Jennie Baker, CBS Radio San Diego
” I enjoy working with Allison. She is very professional and always answers business e-mails and calls in a prompt manner. Allison works with enthusiasm and it shows! “
- Renata Carlseen, owner of Kapreeza
I have had the pleasure and honor of working with Allison and can’t say enough good things about her. Besides being very professional and hard working, she always has a great attitude! I worked with her on San Diego’s Fashion Week fashion show and it was one of the best experiences I have had in the industry. The event was well planned and everyone felt taken care of. Her openness to new ideas combined with her creativity make her a great choice for any one looking for an outstanding creative entrepreneurial mind!
- Elle Leary Artistry-Makeup Artist
Working with Allison was a delightful experience. Her quality of service more than exceeded my expectations and she was the utmost professional from the beginning to the end of the project. Allison is an excellent communicator and very dependable. She exhibited extraordinary creativity and a strong knowledge of merchandising. Our gallery looks fabulous thanks to her. Allison was a complete joy to work with and I would highly recommend to anyone.
-Tomi Mueller owner Shorelines Gallery
Allison’s bright and energetic personality and work style made my work experience with her very enjoyable. She has a wonderful eye for beauty and uses interesting and thought provoking styling. She was highly professional as well as friendly. Just a joy to work with!
- Susana Victoria Vestige Photography
Allison and I are collaborating in the production and launch of a new fashion company. Allison is one of the most professional, responsive and resourceful people I have had the privilege to work with.
She is an absolute joy to know and associate with!
- Debby Adams, founder and owner of Blisswear
APA Consulting has helped me immeasurably, from designing and creating my window displays, to promoting and staffing events at our store, to re-merchandising to help re-invigorate sales. I always see results!
- Kyle Olewnik, owner Style Child Hilcrest
“My experience with Fashion Week San Diego 2008 and Allison Andrews is a very positive one. As a result of my participation I’ve been able to network, grow my confidence as a designer, and develop a better understanding of the business as well. Allison took me under her wing, and turned what could have been a terrifying experience for a new designer into a pleasant learning and growing one. Thanks to my participation as a FWSD designer, many other opportunities to grow and develop my line and brand have presented themselves. I also now have the confidence and knowledge to pursue them more successfully. Thank you, Allison!”
- Stacie May, designer of Satcie May Clothing San Diego
“APA has given me the opportunity to meet some of the cities most extraordinary talents, and because of that I’ve been able to build my network and create successful events for the fashion industry here in San Diego.”
- Naadine Koi, founder of Stilletto Evolution Networking Group San Diego
“Thanks to the fantastic Allison of APA Consulting for the kind words. Discover SD did an interview with the lovely Allison Andrews about what’s next for her and her consulting firm. She gave facevalue. a nice plug. She’s rad. If you’re in the fashion biz and need some help, contact her. She’s on point. “The Soft and Hard sides of Fall Fashion” I’m sure you’ve seen this logo around SD.”
- Vincent Marjes owner of Facevalue Little Italy
“Allison Andrews and Nostika Magazine created the most professional, sophisticated, on-point spread for Moda/Fashion in the September 07 issue of the magazine. You would expect to see something of this caliber in a national magazine, like Vogue or Maxim.”
- Elise Purcell, owner JEP Boutique La Jolla
“Allison has a passion and energy for her work that is infectious. Spearheading an ambitious undertaking like the first-ever Fashion Week San Diego and executing it with such class and courage as she did, despite a few unanticipated bumps along the way, just completely blew our team away. We have tremendous respect for her and what she has accomplished, not to mention her fearless, savvy approach to challenging projects, and we can’t wait to work with her again.”
- Sarah Daoust, 944 Editor San Diego
“My business relationship with Allison Andrews, goes back a couple of years now. We first met at a SD Fashion event that APA consulting was throwing. I was thrilled to meet someone who was bringing the buzz, excitement and unity to SD’s very slumber Fashion community. This hard working fashionista seems to be one of the major Fashion power players who always seems to be spearheading any fashion event we attend in San Diego. She is so dedicated, devoted and happy about keeping San Diego as hip as possible! We clearly know SD is not a major fashion mecca such as NYC, Paris or Milan, but APA consulting, 944 magazine and all of the events contributors brought an event to life that truly sparked San Diego’s Rebirth of Cool!”
- Jeff Catalano, Lust 4 luxe San Diego
“Allison has tremendous passion and spirit for what she does. It has been a pleasure to get to know her through our Toastmasters Club and I know she is building a strong foundation for a brilliant career in both fashion and business.”
- Brenda Collins, San Diego
Hi Allison! We had our first Junior Phil meeting yesterday…when we talked about the fashion show for 09, the first thing the kids said was, “Do we get Allison again?”....Seriously they loved you!!!
- Deborah Barry, Junior Philharmonics Huntington Beach, September 2008
“Allison is results-focused and an effective leader with proven ability to inspire and motivate those around her. She works exhaustively to build new business for her clients. Allison has a talent for proactively identifying and resolving problems, and thrive on difficult or nearly impossible projects. Her extensive knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry and its ever changing business needs propels her to the top of the industry”
- Kellie Nail, Nokia San Diego
“Allison and I know one another through Toastmasters. She recently became a competent communicator, an achievement for completing ten speeches. Less than 10% of professionals that join Toastmasters reach this status. Allison plans on helping the Ronald McDonald House Charities Casino Night Fundraiser in October through her influence and expertise in the retail/fashion industry. Allison has character, ambition, and heart and she already is a successful entrepreneur!”
- Liam Dunfey, University Advisors Admission Specialists San Diego
“Allison, I wanted to let you know we had a fabulous time at the purse party. You have great events and I always walk away with something fancy and having spent time with good friends and meeting new people. Keep up the invites and thank you for letting me snatch the pink purse;)”
- Julie San Diego
