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Miriam Nwafor

Toronto,ON

Summary

Creatively experienced Tailor and fashion designer who has a passion for clothes making, creative designing and styling. Excellent abilities in clothes making, fabric Selections and artistic design making, particularly seasoned in the Art of crafting clothes and pieces that serves as Artistic representation of people and who they are as individuals. A proven record of having good working relationship with clients and brand managers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Tailor and fashion designer

The fashion House Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Made clothes and on demand pieces ranging from different styles to designs.
  • Made sketches and design recommendations for clients.
  • Provide styling services for clients like fabrics recommendations and colours recommendations.

Tailor

Harrison classic collections
, Nigeria
09.2015 - 08.2020
  • Worked as a tailor and fashion designer.
  • Actively involved in sewing and production of dresses and two pieces.
  • Provided sketches of new designs to be used for production.
  • Incharge of styling clients for professional and social events.

Fashion Consultant

Jason's suits and Apparel
, Nigeria
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Oversees updates on fashion knowledge.
  • Provides fashion ideas and advices clients on what is best suited for their styles.
  • Takes charge of making sample outfits for Clients.
  • Provides clients and collaborators with good customer engagement.
  • Worked as a personal shopper for clients and also helped in styling.

Assistant stylist

Lagos Fashion weekend
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2021
  • Worked as an assistant stylist for the Lagos Fashion weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.

Education

Diploma in cloth making and Styling -

TFA Academy
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2013

Introduction to fashion and cloth making -

Nobel Afrik Fashion Academy
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2011

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Expert in sewing and clothes-making
  • Expert in designing and pattern-making
  • Good measurements and dress alteration skills
  • Expert in hand drafting and design sketches
  • Fashion illustration
  • Expert in styling
  • Good skills in time management
  • A very good team player
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft

Timeline

Tailor and fashion designer

The fashion House Abuja
11.2021 - 10.2023

Assistant stylist

Lagos Fashion weekend
08.2021

Tailor

Harrison classic collections
09.2015 - 08.2020

Fashion Consultant

Jason's suits and Apparel
04.2013 - 08.2015

Diploma in cloth making and Styling -

TFA Academy

Introduction to fashion and cloth making -

Nobel Afrik Fashion Academy
Miriam Nwafor