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Aimee Trevascus

Burpengary,QLD

Summary

Recently moved from Melbourne to Brisbane, looking for a career that works around family and lifestyle, am open to new pathways and experiences.

I am a highly trained garment technician specializing in bridal evening wear and high end fashion.

With over 14 years of experience working in bridal and evening wear couturiers in the heart of Melbourne.

Skilled in overseeing, leading and organizing a fast paced workroom in order to meet production deadlines and client satisfaction. Meeting design and client specifications from start to finish including, but not limited to, patterns, fabric sourcing, cutting, construction and sampling of high quality fitted and "made to measure" couture gowns.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Bridal Garment Technician /Work Room Assistant

Cappellazzo Couture
Melbourne, Vic
07.2016 - Current
  • Head garment cutter- with the understanding and ability to read technical patterns whilst preparing fabric, ready to cut with minimal wastage.
  • In charge of sourcing and ordering of luxury, high quality fabrics to meet design, production and fabric specifications.
  • Assisted in Development of new garments based on established parameters or specific design.
  • Estimated garment production costs based on time and material requirements.
  • Responsible for leadership, co-ordination and planning of day to day operations.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Specialize in the art of fabric draping and manipulation. With the knowledge of how different fabrics react.
  • Highly trained with hand finishing, hand sewing and bead work.
  • High knowledge of fittings and technical construction. Recording clear required alterations and instructions.
  • Presented fabric samples to customers and explained benefits and disadvantages.
  • Measured clients for size and recorded measurements for use in alterations.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to clients when in fittings or through phone conversations.

Work Room Coordinator/Garment Technician

Baccini and Hill
Melbourne, Vic
09.2008 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for leadership, coordination and planning of day to day operations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Ordering and sourcing of quality fabrics and supplies, within required design specifications.
  • Overseeing sample and garment production, insuring quality control.
  • Patternmaker and cutter.
  • Hand finisher- Lace placement, draping, hand applique and beading.
  • Client liaison, assisting fittings, whilst providing excellent customer service.
  • Measured customers for size and recorded measurements for use in alterations.
  • Maintained customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication.
  • Prepared fabric or garments for projects or customer presentation using iron and steamer.

Shop Assistant (Bridal)

Spurling Bridal
Narre Warren, Vic
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Assisting customers with their specific requirements and budgets..
  • Fitting of gowns.
  • Answering customer enquiries through phone and email.
  • Taking orders and payments
  • General keeping of house

Education

Diploma of Clothing And Technical Design - Clothing And Textiles Studies

College of Fashion Design
Melbourne
01.2007

High School Diploma -

Berwick High School
Bewick, Victoria
12.2004

Skills

  • Extensive Fabric Knowledge
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Garment Fittings
  • Pattern construction
  • Garment technician and production skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Good Work Ethic

Career Highlights

  • Being a part of the production team, creating a set for the melbourne fashion festival 2022
  • Producing exquisite couture and made to measure pieces for prestigious events like, The Logies, The Brownlow and melbourne racing festival
  • Working along side the design and production team producing exquisite high quality garments for high-end clients and celebrities.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bridal Garment Technician /Work Room Assistant

Cappellazzo Couture
07.2016 - Current

Work Room Coordinator/Garment Technician

Baccini and Hill
09.2008 - 07.2016

Shop Assistant (Bridal)

Spurling Bridal
01.2008 - 09.2008

Diploma of Clothing And Technical Design - Clothing And Textiles Studies

College of Fashion Design

High School Diploma -

Berwick High School

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