Joshua Stewart
Portland,Or
Summary
Entrepreneurial minded Fashion & Multimedia Designer with a strong/reliable work ethic, & eager to hit the ground running. Originally from a small town in Illinois, moved on to study Fine Art/Fashion Design in Chicago. Roots are now firmly planted in Portland, Or, looking for opportunities to grow & learn.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur/Fashion Designer
Prismdrifter
- Current
- Design & handmake sustainable avant-garde clothing, under the moniker, 'Prismdrifter,' showcasing designs at various ongoing events, & photoshoots.
- Official Designer showcasing a 10+ look collection of original avant-garde clothing, at the upcoming Portland Fashion Week 2026.
- Produced & exhibited a collection of 7 looks featured at the First Gen Fashion Show 2025. Casted/Directed/ created a paid opportunity to a team of models, hair, makeup, & styling professionals. Leading throughout every stage of the production process with various visual aids, & artistic direction. Helped with various leadership tasks with the overall production of the event at Elle Gallery in PDX. Processed & edited a trove of media for artistic and promotional material.
- Hand-made & sold a line of eco-friendly pet bed/products, made from waste sourced from local textile manufacturers, in collaboration with Gifty Kitty Gifts in PDX.
- Create & edit promotional materials for businesses on a freelance basis, to use for market displays, & overall branding purposes.
Buyer/Merchandiser, Barista, Deli/Charcuterie, Cashier/Expeditor
Elephants Delicatessen
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Played an integral part of an extensive team, often taking on leadership and independent roles, cross training in every department and facet of the business as possible.
- Took on the revitalization of the candy/snack department at the flagship location, maintaining stock, & product displays. Increasing customer interaction & maximizing department sales.
- Sole Barista on morning shifts, keeping up with many different espresso, matcha, tea, alcoholic drink, and food orders, while creating a hospitable environment for new and returning customers.
- Managed custom Deli/Charcuterie orders, from large, intricately decorated charcuterie boards for events, to in-house sliced, imported meats & cheeses. Creating a personal & knowledgeable experience for each individual customer.
- Maintained structure & customer interaction, in a very chaotic and demanding environment. Processing payment in a timely and personalized manner. Lead training on POS operations & expedited large catering/take-out orders.
Fabric and Crafting Supply Sales, and Consultant
Jo-Ann Fabrics
, Illinois
2018 - 2020
- Winner of several 'Cut-Above Awards,' for exceptional knowledge & customer service. Proficient in understanding many kinds of projects, & needs of all kinds of customers, from regional designers, to quilters, cosplayers, upholsterers, & tie-dyers, etc. Selling not only yardages of fabrics & craft supplies, but also machinery and tools.
Food & Beverage Manager, Server, Cook
Illinois
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Worked at many different establishments, across a plethora of cuisines. Took on many responsibilities from front of the house to the back of the house, payroll, to hiring/training employees, wok cook (Thai Taste, Carbondale), to prep cook & everything in-between, often in leadership positions. Alehouses (Wood Duck, Carlinville, Lucky Dog Inn, Carlinville) Thai restaurants (Thai Taste, Carbondale), Pizzerias (Pagliais, Carbondale/ Cafe Piazza, Carlinville) Coffeeshops, Brunch (Magnolias, Carlinville) & Burger Spots (Dales Burger Shack, Carbondale), etc.
Special Occasion/Formalwear Consultant/Assistant
Formals of Litchfield
Illinois
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Consult & assist clients, via appointment, with choosing, fitting, & purchasing high-cost, formal clothing for special events, such as weddings, military balls, pageants, prom/homecoming, etc.
- Occasional consultation and fashion show assistant to Pageant Designer, Jonathan Kayne (Project Runway/ TLCs Gown Crazy)
Event Co-Ordinator
Illinois
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Part of a team that planned & produced Classic Car Shows on Old Route 66, & other promotional events with the Carlinville Chamber of Commerce.
- Helped lead and produce a World AIDs Day Event in conjunction with the Carlinville Health Dept. & Blackburn Community College.
Education
Fine Art/Fashion Studies -
Columbia College Chicago
Skills
- Sustainable fashion design
- Fabric sourcing
- Event production
- Brand development
- Visual merchandising
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Creative direction
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Team development
- Revenue generation
- Innovative mindset
- Relationship building
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/19/93
Timeline
Buyer/Merchandiser, Barista, Deli/Charcuterie, Cashier/Expeditor
Elephants Delicatessen
01.2022 - 01.2026
Food & Beverage Manager, Server, Cook
01.2013 - 01.2018
Special Occasion/Formalwear Consultant/Assistant
Formals of Litchfield
01.2009 - 01.2011
Event Co-Ordinator
01.2009 - 01.2011
Entrepreneur/Fashion Designer
Prismdrifter
- Current
Fabric and Crafting Supply Sales, and Consultant
Jo-Ann Fabrics
2018 - 2020
Fine Art/Fashion Studies -
Columbia College Chicago