Adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and quick learning ability. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support collective goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist
MARK EDWARDS APPAREL
Montreal, Quebec
10.2023 - Current
Technical fashion sketch artist (Adobe Illustrator).
CAD designer (Adobe Photoshop).
Fashion Designer
ILANCO
Montreal, Quebec
01.2022 - 10.2023
Technical fashion designer.
In charge of the entire cycle of product creation, including sample testing and fitting, lab dip approvals, and overseas communication.
Tech pack creation according to product requirements.
Assistant Manager/Barista
SECOND CUP CAFÉ
Montreal, Quebec
01.2021 - 01.2022
Local café located in Downtown Montreal.
Employee training and supervision, inventory management, and administrative duties.
In charge of the correct presentation of the store day-to-day.
Barista, cash register, and customer service activities.
Designer/Creator
MAISON MUSA
Montreal, Quebec
01.2020 - 01.2022
Independent label of handmade handbags and accessories made from upcycled materials.
Fabric intervention, patternmaking, and collection development.
Graphic brand design, social media marketing, product styling, and sales.
Designer/Creator
PIRA STUDIO
Montreal, Quebec
01.2018 - 01.2019
Independent label of handcrafted, minimalist, abstract jewelry using vegan, in-house made clay, and other sustainable materials.
Hand shaping and modeling of jewelry pieces, social media marketing, product styling, and sales.
Fashion Designer
DND IMPORT & EXPORT
Santiago De Chile
01.2013 - 01.2014
Retailer clothing supplier for fashion labels in South America.
Head designer.
In charge of the entire cycle of product creation, including sample testing and fitting.
Tech pack creation according to product requirements.
Meetings with clients and suppliers, negotiation, and overseas communication.
Education
Graphic Design Specialization - Graphic Design
California Institute of The Arts
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Qualification A Titre De Designer De Mode - Fashion Design
College LaSalle
Montréal, QC, Canada
06-2023
Aesthetics, Feminism & Critique -
Diploma - Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Online, Chile
Aesthetics -
Diploma - TECH University
Online, Spain
01.2022
Painting - Drawing - Illustration -
Fine Arts Courses - Visual Arts Centre (VAC)
Montréal, QC, Canada
01.2019
Francization -
French Program - Clam Institute
Montréal, QC, Canada
Fashion & Apparel Design -
Undergraduate Program - Duoc UC
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Skills
Graphic brand design
Product styling
Fabric intervention
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Self-managing abilities
Creative thinker
Advanced English
Native Spanish speaker
Intermediate French
Reliability
Fast learner
Detail-oriented
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Graphic Artist
MARK EDWARDS APPAREL
10.2023 - Current
Fashion Designer
ILANCO
01.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Manager/Barista
SECOND CUP CAFÉ
01.2021 - 01.2022
Designer/Creator
MAISON MUSA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Designer/Creator
PIRA STUDIO
01.2018 - 01.2019
Fashion Designer
DND IMPORT & EXPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014
Graphic Design Specialization - Graphic Design
California Institute of The Arts
Qualification A Titre De Designer De Mode - Fashion Design