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Jennifer Cole

New York

Summary

  • Manage alterations schedule of ~200 brides per season
  • Arrange sewing and alterations plans, delegating work to seamstresses
  • Respond to and address inquiries from customers via emails and phone calls
  • Conduct fittings with detailed notes
  • Train alterations specialists on fittings and department systems.
  • Manage and update weekly fitting planners in Excel
  • Schedule transportation for gowns between internal departments

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Alterations Specialist

Amsale
08.2023 - Current
  • Handle bridal appointment scheduling
  • Manage seamstresses and fitters
  • Take technical notes during fittings and digitize
  • Take detailed measurements for gown production
  • Perform dress fittings from beginning stages to final pickup
  • Complete hand sewing tasks
  • Create sewing plan and delegate work to seamstresses

Assistant Designer

Bremelia Custom Bridal
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • - Cut patterns and fabric for gown construction
  • - Constructed wedding gowns for custom clients and Bremelia Collections
  • - Sourced fabric, kept inventory, and assisted in fittings
  • - Assisted in photoshoots
  • - Managed and trained interns and part time employees

Education

BFA - Fashion Design

Massachussets College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
05.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Scheduling and time management
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Event planning

Timeline

Alterations Specialist

Amsale
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Designer

Bremelia Custom Bridal
01.2021 - 08.2023

BFA - Fashion Design

Massachussets College of Art and Design