Oscar Auclair
Montreal,QC
Summary
I am very passionate and dedicated to fashion, with a relentless drive to excel in any challenge that comes my way. With a keen eye for style and a commitment to staying on top of the latest fashion trends, I am eager to bring my creative vision and meticulous attention to detail to any project or opportunity. My diverse experience in the fashion industry has honed my skills in wardrobe curation, trend analysis, and client satisfaction. I am ready to contribute my expertise and unwavering determination to make a meaningful impact in the world of fashion
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Designer
Enhance Your Closet
Montréal, QC
02.2021 - Current
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Curating one of the world's largest Raf Simons archive collection
- Curating an entire wardrobe based on various collections from Raf Simons, Martin Margiela and other iconic designers
- Sourcing garments through extensive research of alternative markets in order to obtain the best price point in a hostile buyers market
- Renting out archive to clientele for styling use and creating invoices and contracts to allow security for leaser and leasee
Stylist
SSENSE
Montreal, QC
08.2022 - Current
- Styling hundreds of garments under strict e-commerce guidelines and time frame
- Adjusting to current trends and implementing them in daily routine and thought process when creating looks
- Creating looks for hundreds of brands using a research based approach to highlight brand specificity in order to create explicit references to their respective histories
- Acknowledging price points of various brands when associating them with one another
- Making precise tucks and ensuring symmetry of garments when shooting and repeating for hundreds of pieces
- Creating characters and personalities to accommodate brand styles such as artisanal or technical wear
- Respecting creative direction from management when approaching new brands and launches
Studio Assistant
SSENSE
Montreal, QC
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed all types of inventory, restocked supplies and gathered items for use in productions.
- Stocked inventory items.
- Prepared garments by brand by removing product tags, arranging them in correct order, and taping shoes.
- Steamed and pressed all garments for stylist's use and set production.
- Used various online tools on a daily basis such as Slack, Google documents, Google sheets, and Excel.
- Finalized
- Remained alert, active and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
- Juggled tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Warehouse Worker
SSENSE
Montréal, QC
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
Customer Service Agent
MontVR
Trois-Rivières, QC
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Managed high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
- Utilized active listening and communication skills to address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor.
- Reviewed files, records and other obtained documents to respond to customer requests.
- Helped clients navigate online systems within established frameworks to obtain services.
- Returned customer calls in established turnaround time to meet company objectives.
- Leveraged reference tools and conducted trainings to improve customer service.
- Pursued networking opportunities to advance client relations skills and enhance customer satisfaction.
Freelance Stylist
Oscar Auclair
Montreal, QC
01.2020 - Current
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
- Created looks for brands and artists in relations to promotional videos, website design, and look books.
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
- Represented desired product features in shoots to enhance appearance and improve consumer purchasing numbers.
- Recorded notes for future reference, including customer preferences and services delivered.
- Prepared all items for photo shoots by removing tags, buffing surfaces and arranging layouts.
Creative Director
Numerical Slavery
Montreal, QC
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients.
- Transformed ideas into beautiful designs used in identity branding campaigns.
- Hand delivered products to customers.
- Kept tools, equipment and work areas properly maintained.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
- Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists and cosmetic artists.
Education
AEC - Fashion Styling
College Lasalle
Montreal, QC09.2022
DEC - Sciences
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC01.2021
Skills
- Archive Fashion Knowledge
- Garment and texture knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills
- Styling knowledge
- Styling understanding
- Fashion styling
- Organization and Time management
- Leadership
- Good listening skills
- Detail-oriented
- Compassion
- Project Management
- Retouching and color correction
- Creative visionary
- Fashion photography
- Attention to detail
- Creative artistic vision
- Hardworking
- Analytical skills, Website design
- Attention to detail, Written communication
- Branding
- Fashion
- Leadership
- Photography
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Fashion trends
- Sewing
- Understanding of colors
- Sales and marketing
Interests-Collection and Curation
I have been collecting and creating a collection of archival garments consisting of designers such as Raf Simons, Martin Margiela, Dirk Bikkembergs, and many more. I have used these pieces to rent to stylists for certain creative shoots and personal styling projects. I have also done research about multiple of these designers and sourced garments from japan.
Timeline
Stylist
SSENSE
08.2022 - Current
Studio Assistant
SSENSE
08.2021 - 08.2022
Owner/Designer
Enhance Your Closet
02.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
SSENSE
02.2021 - 05.2021
Creative Director
Numerical Slavery
02.2020 - 12.2020
Freelance Stylist
Oscar Auclair
01.2020 - Current
Customer Service Agent
MontVR
11.2017 - 08.2019
AEC - Fashion Styling
College Lasalle
DEC - Sciences
John Abbott College
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