Marshagay Raymond
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 8 years of expertise in garment construction, retail buying, production, and fashion management. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator, utilizing these tools to enhance design processes. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven business environments, consistently delivering high-quality results. Possesses extensive knowledge of various fashion design techniques and excels in time management. Currently seeking a new role that allows leveraging skills and contributing to the industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Designer/inhouse Manager
MDiz Fashion and Alteration
08.2022 - Current
- Effectively interacted with clients and buyers.
- Created and styled appealing store windows.
- Engineered, tailored and modified clothing.
- Prepared and submitted business tax documents.
- Supervised team to enhance productivity.
- Managed and monitored operational tasks each day.
Assistant Manager
Kbp/kfc
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate schedules and assignments.
- Hired, educated, and supervised employees.
- Arbitrate personnel conflicts.
- Inspired employees to consistently exceed customer expectations.
- Maintained customer satisfaction through effective communication.
- Ensured unforgettable and pleasant interactions for guests.
- Addressed and resolved guest issues.
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, and staff
- Handled operations management.
- Developed and organized menus.
- Contributed to the creation of a diverse wine list.
- Ensure the kitchen, bar, and waiting staff are working together
- Optimized workflows.
- Oversaw inventory control.
Contact Designer (private)
N/a
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Production Manager/design Assistant
Courtney washington design
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Assisted lead designer and factory workers with instructional tasks.
- Evaluated and showcased innovative design concepts.
- Led design production, conducting fittings and price assessments.
- Supervised communications with suppliers, vendors, and models.
- Prepared production materials for presentation.
- Selected fabric materials and coordinated complementary trims.
- Worked with design manager to complete product designs.
- Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
- Supervise projects and ensure team members are completing tasks assigned
- Engaged in direct communication with the factory.
Private Fashion Tutor
Deborahm
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Assist students with basic garment construction techniques and help prepare them for tertiary level education
- Garment construction
- Pattern making
- Fashion illustration
- Identify and work with specific fabric
- Collection building
Assistant Designer
Vern Doeman designs
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed intricate clothing sketches.
- Coordinate fabric color approvals.
- Developed intricate clothing sketches.
- Managed activities beyond standard project scope.
- Specialized in garment construction and pattern development.
Production Assistant (intern)
University of technology jamaica
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw factory operations and implement strategies to improve the working environment
- Planning and organizing production schedule
- Streamlined fabric procurement process.
- Keep an updated work in progress log and trim chart of open orders
- Identify potential problems with products and follow through to ensure all issues are resolved prior to scheduled releases
- Determining quality control standards
- Overseeing production processes
General Manager of Food Service
Sunrise Restaurant
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Reduced food waste through better inventory management and portion control, leading to increased profitability.
- Maintained open lines of communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, ensuring seamless coordination for optimal service delivery.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective staff training and performance management programs.
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and profit maximization strategies.
Education
BA - Apparel designing Production and management
University of Technology Jamaica
kingston08.2018
Skills
- Research & Development
- Customer service
- Production Management
- Product Development
- Fashion designing
- Retail management
- Retail buyer
- Production management
- Fashion management
- Pattern making
- Personal shopping and buying
- Textile designing
- Interior designing
- Fashion styling
- Costume designing
- Illustration
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Tutoring
- Garment design
- Fashion sketching
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Material knowledge
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
- Punctual and dependable
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Visual merchandising
- Garment construction
- Project management
- Fabric selection
- Client communication
- Creative design
- Team supervision
- Budget management
- Schedule coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Design thinking
- Layout design
- Branding and identity
- Vendor relationships
- Digital media
- Sketching and illustration
- Print production
- Prototyping tools
- Samples ordering
- Scheduling and preparation
- Tailoring expertise
- Sewing techniques
- Fashion design
- Styling proficiency
- Material manipulation
- Fashion illustration
- Fashion entrepreneurship
- Fashion branding
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Certification
Serv safe
Timeline
Assistant Designer/inhouse Manager
MDiz Fashion and Alteration
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Kbp/kfc
08.2022 - Current
Contact Designer (private)
N/a
01.2021 - 03.2022
Private Fashion Tutor
Deborahm
09.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Designer
Vern Doeman designs
03.2018 - 08.2018
Production Assistant (intern)
University of technology jamaica
02.2017 - 05.2018
Production Manager/design Assistant
Courtney washington design
02.2015 - 11.2019
General Manager of Food Service
Sunrise Restaurant
01.2011 - 03.2013
BA - Apparel designing Production and management
University of Technology Jamaica
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