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
New York, NY
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
Boston, MA
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, MA05.2022
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