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James Ross

Montreal,Canada

Summary

With experience in the fashion and clothing industry gained through academic pursuits, professional experiences, personal brands, and internships, I have developed valuable insights and skills that have shaped my expertise in this field. Currently seeking a new opportunity to apply my learnings and continue growing within the industry, I am passionate about fashion and driven to excel. Ready to contribute my knowledge and creativity to a dynamic team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sewing & Pattern Sampling

Glory Allan
06.2024 - Current
  • Recently I have started project based work for Toronto based sewing content creator & clothing brand Glory Allan. Glory Allan is a company that does sewing tutorials through youtube & other social media outlets. They have over 300k youtube subscribers & 200k on Instagram. While selling many sewing DIY kits.
  • My job is to sew prototypes & test the patterns of the samples for these kits.
  • While also reviewing the instruction manual for each kit to make sure they are understandable for the customer.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging sewing tasks, adapting techniques to ensure the best possible outcome.
  • I will give feedback on how the items fit, suggest changes to be made on the pattern & imply what needs to be altered on the garments.

Studio Assistant

SSENSE
08.2022 - Current
  • Tasks included prepping clothes for photo-shoots, steaming items, organizing & sorting inventory.
  • Enhanced studio workflow by organizing equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Working with the set coordinators & stylist to make sure objectives are attained for the shoots.
  • Increased efficiency during busy periods by multitasking effectively under pressure.

Design Team

No Diploma (clothing brand)
04.2021 - Current
  • With No Diploma I have helped co-run a local clothing brand with a group of fellow designers and creatives.
  • My responsibilities with the team mostly involve the design process for the clothing focusing on pattern making & sewing.
  • As well as creating news letters, marketing, planning & overlooking all aspects of the brand.
  • Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
  • This past year I launched my own cut and sew collection through the brand.
  • With the brand we have done collaboration's with Topo-Chico Hard seltzer & Footwear brand Keen.

Media & Content Team

Seeds Of Piece Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Seeds of Peace is a leadership development organization that runs camps in various cities.
  • In 2022 I worked for the organization for their camp in Washington D.C that hosted political peace groups from the Middle East & America.
  • I focused on using photo documentation & using their social media platforms to recap the events.
  • Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
  • Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.

Marketing

Globe Tex. (Fabric Store)
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • The main objectives was controlling the marketing side of the company.
  • Which included being responsible for using our social media platforms (Instagram,Facebook, Tik-Tok) to promote our products.
  • Implemented digital marketing initiatives, including social media management and email marketing campaigns, targeting international audiences.
  • As well as using Shopify for our online shopping options on the website.

Designer

Roscoe Accessories
04.2020 - 06.2022
  • In the begging of the summer in 2020 I sold my own cut and sew products through my brand 'Roscoe Accessories'.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • In this period I made a variety of tote bags and bucket hats.
  • While working on this project I sold my items at a boutique 'Dock Square Emporium' in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Retail

Danah for Men
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Danah for men is clothing and accessory store in Maine.
  • The work consisted of pricing our products, taking care of orders being shipped, responsible for sales & helping customers try on products.
  • Executed wholesale and retail plant purchase transactions to complete customer orders and increase nursery revenues.

Front Desk

Nonantum Resort
05.2014 - 08.2019
  • Maintained an organized, welcoming lobby area to create a positive first impression for visitors.
  • Responsible for checking in guests & showing them into their rooms.
  • While accommodating the guests with any of their needs.
  • While working as a server & bar back for many of the weddings the resort hosted.

Education

DEC - Fashion Design

LasSalle College
Montreal, QC
01.2021

Assciate of Applied Human Science - Leisure / Recreation studies

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Kennebunk High School
01.2016

Skills

  • Experience on Adobe Apps (Photoshop & illustrator)
  • Knowledge of Fabrics and Fibers
  • Brand Knowledge
  • Cut & Sew
  • Hand Stitching
  • Measuring skills
  • Tailoring Expertise
  • Pattern testing
  • Marketing
  • Comfortable & experienced in fast paced environments
  • Excel
  • Organized & Reliable

Portfoliolink

https://jamesr.mypixieset.com/

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: USA & Canada
  • Date of Birth: 04/03/98

References

Melony Schmalo, Owner of Dock Square Emporium

1(207)590-6407

Vfranz Bernil, Fashion Designer & Professor at LaSalle College

Vbernill@v-franz.com

Jacquelin Sio, SSENSE Team Lead of Studio Production

Jacqueline.sio@ssense.com

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sewing & Pattern Sampling

Glory Allan
06.2024 - Current

Studio Assistant

SSENSE
08.2022 - Current

Media & Content Team

Seeds Of Piece Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022

Marketing

Globe Tex. (Fabric Store)
10.2021 - 04.2022

Design Team

No Diploma (clothing brand)
04.2021 - Current

Designer

Roscoe Accessories
04.2020 - 06.2022

Retail

Danah for Men
04.2020 - 08.2020

Front Desk

Nonantum Resort
05.2014 - 08.2019

DEC - Fashion Design

LasSalle College

Assciate of Applied Human Science - Leisure / Recreation studies

Concordia University

High School Diploma -

Kennebunk High School

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