Santiago Reis Newsom
Portland,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented apparel development professional with experience in garment construction, fabric selection, and technical design processes. Skilled at translating design concepts into production-ready garments through precise technical specifications, fit analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about performance apparel and product innovation, with a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and problem-solving skills to the product development team at Arc'teryx.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter – Front of House
Harlow
2024.01 - Current
- Assisting customers with extremely strict diet restrictions and eating habits
- Working with a group of individuals that work collaboratively to ensure work is done to the standards set by the company
- Timeliness and cleanliness is a standard that is set and exceeded, maintaining quality of ingredients and of life for the customers to ensure they have an enjoyable experience that leads to a returning valuable customer
Retail Associate
Thrift Store
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Assisted customers in selecting apparel that matched their needs and wishes
- Developed knowledge of performance fabrics, waterproofing, and layering systems
- Maintained strong understanding of product features and technical construction. As well as handling thousands of fabrics and helping style customers.
Kitchen Manager
Bonchon
2019.04 - 2021.08
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and equipment use.
Education
Degree - Technical Development
Portland Fashion Institute
2027-05
Skills
- Technical Apparel Development
- Technical specifications (tech packs)
- Garment construction & pattern knowledge
- Fit analysis & garment evaluation
- Sample review & correction
- Materials & Performance Fabrics
- Fabric selection and testing
- Knowledge of woven, knit, and complex fabrics
- Trim & component specification
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Technical flats & specification sheets
- Microsoft Excel
Websites
Interests
Outdoor sports & mountain culture, Technical apparel innovation, Sustainable materials & manufacturing
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Waiter – Front of House
Harlow
2024.01 - Current
Retail Associate
Thrift Store
2021.01 - 2023.01
Kitchen Manager
Bonchon
2019.04 - 2021.08
Degree - Technical Development
Portland Fashion Institute