Jair Humphrey
Toronto
Summary
Extensive background in advertising, design and management with a true passion and understanding of branding ensuring a wealth of aptitude to the team. Highly organized and self-sufficient. Fully skilled in planning, execution and performance tracking. Bringing valuable product life cycle management experience to the table, considering it an asset to stay abreast in a fast-paced industry continually.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Designer
JIVE INTL
10.2015 - Current
- Expanded the company's geographical reach, opening retail accounts in Toronto, New York, Trinidad and Barbados increasing profitability
- Established strong relationships with 6 external vendors and suppliers, spanning China, Peru, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom
- Augmented products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports
- Advancing materials and trims development through data-driven decision-making processes
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring design visions to fruition
- Maintained a comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse
- Designed interactive web and mobile experiences to drive user engagement and satisfaction
- Amplified brand messaging by collaborating with other influencers for cross-promotions
Toronto Branch Manager & North York Branch Manager
Chit Chats
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded a remarkable 65% increase in new client accounts and customer retention in 2023
- Championed process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and improved service quality for 2 branches in the Greater Toronto Area
- Led team of 3 employees shipping up to 1000-1200 shipments per day
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
- Visited British Columbia Headquarters to implement service improvements to enhance the East Coast sales cycle optimization
- Coordinated international shipments using knowledge of customs regulations to prepare necessary documentation
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, negotiating with 7 different freight companies streamlining annual contracts resulting in cost savings of 80%
Design Consultant
Precision Design LLC
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Oversaw 10+ clients' production fashion line from concept to completion
- Collaborated with international textile designers, patternmakers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs
- Optimized project timelines through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design work
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills during presentations or consultations
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
- Increased customer satisfaction with attention to fabric selection and garment construction improvements
Product Developer
Saintwoods
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts
- Collaborated with 8 person cross-functional team to ensure seamless product development and launch
- Coordinated with the design team throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design vision and technical specifications
- Determined consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales by conducting trend analysis
- Managed multiple projects effectively in a demanding environment with tight deadlines
Marketing Coordinator
Vasha Group Ltd
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns
- Increased customer engagement through the creation of compelling social media content and strategies
- Improved website traffic with the implementation of SEO best practices and keyword research
- Developed customer rewards system and spearheaded customer retention
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution
- Organized logistics for marketing and proposal strategy meetings
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and generate actionable insights for strategic planning purposes
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events
- Designed engaging retailer promotional materials
- Answered all marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail
Education
Fashion Management
George Brown College
2021
Skills
- Strong Proficiency in MS Office, PLM, D365, Adobe Creative Suite
- Textile Manufacturing
- Color and Sales Forecasting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Branding/Merchandising
Timeline
Product Developer
Saintwoods
06.2021 - 08.2021
Toronto Branch Manager & North York Branch Manager
Chit Chats
02.2021 - 12.2023
Design Consultant
Precision Design LLC
02.2019 - 03.2022
Marketing Coordinator
Vasha Group Ltd
07.2018 - 10.2018
Founder/Designer
JIVE INTL
10.2015 - Current
Fashion Management
George Brown College
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