Janet Njoroge
Fashion Designer/ Dressmaker
Perth,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic fashion designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of pattern making, production management, stock management, ability to prioritize, and innovation to achieve results. Excellent communication skills with experience working with diverse stakeholders. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the fashion & design industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Alterations Department
LookSmart Alterations & Instichu
6 2023 - Current
- Customer service front house
- Measurements and fittings on client's silhouettes
- Cutting and Sewing - paying attention to grain lines and fabric characteristics
- Alterations on existing clothing items to modify the fit or style
- Customization - communicating with clients on design preferences, fabric choices, and details on the garments i.e zippers, embellishments, buttons needed for replacement
- Repair and Restoration of torn garments
- Pattern Making
- Quality Control
- Knowledge of different types of fabrics and their properties. This helps in choosing appropriate fabrics for various types of garments and considering factors like drape, weight, and durability
- Time Management.
Design Assistant
Deepa Dosaja
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Proficiency in design software; Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to create detailed technical drawings.
- Designed collection sketches
- Detailed tech packs
- E-commerce experience; Shopify
- Worked on spec sheets in Excel to track the evolution of new collections' styles from the toile stage through the finalized sample stage to ensure high-quality sample production and final product design
- Sourced Fabrics for designs I have drawn
- Approving lab dips for final production stages to begin
- Maintained relationships with overseas suppliers/ factories
- Researching upcoming trends
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office.
Apparel Production Assistant/Dispatch Coordinator
Megan Salmon
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Input data on Excel for CMT master sheet ( cut, make, and trim ) for new collection production
- Maintained relationships with overseas suppliers/ factories to create a stronger relationships for production purposes and sales
- Used Cin7 (an inventory management software) to calculate and input data of fabric needed, trims, and freight prices to ensure prices paid by the designer are correct
- Raised purchase orders, barcodes, and invoiced customers to both suppliers or individual customers using Cin7
- Double-checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
- Working on spec sheets in Excel to track the evolution of new collections' styles from the toile stage through the finalized sample stage to assure high-quality sample production and final product design
- Communicated effectively with the production manager on stock systems that need to be improved and created a system that works effectively to create a smoother dispatch area and system
- Used photoshop for reasons such as creating wash care labels for new collections
- Worked within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmospheres
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine whether we need re-orders
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of shipments and parcels
- Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
- Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
Web & Marketing Intern
Megan Salmon
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Content management systems - shopify
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages
- Prepared spec sheets in excel for upcoming/new collections
- Worked on Cin 7 website helping the production manager on getting new production stock online for b2b buying with accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Used photoshop to prepare images for Megan Salmon's website
- Contributed to content creation i.e
- Placing pieces together/flat lays for photoshoots, taking BTS Shoots
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products
- Conducted consumer data analysis on products to assist with promotional campaigns
- Shadowed professionals in different situations to increase marketing knowledge.
Casual Dressmaker
Highway Drycleaners
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create a wearable garment
- Conferred with a designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired
- Determined appropriate repair solutions based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment
- Estimated alterations costs for customers to make decisions before sewing work began
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected the quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations
- Operated sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew holes or replace fabric components
- Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together
- Spread out materials and examined for holes, tears, and other defects
- Patched holes, sewed tears, and ripped seams or darned defects.
Education
Certificate in Cybersecurity -
University of Western Australia
02.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts Major in Fashion design - undefined
Edith Cowan University
02.2017 - 05.2020
Diploma in Communications - undefined
Edith Cowan College
02.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Customer Service Skills
Fittings
Problem-Solving
Deadline Management
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Adaptability and Flexibility
Alterations
Key stakeholder relationship building
Stock management
Attention to detail: Quality conscious
Quality control
Pattern Making
Sewing
Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Adobe creative Suite
Awards
- Fashion Shows (2020 & 2021): Tussle graduate fashion show, Safe fashion show
- Exhibitions (2020): Spectrum Project Space at ECU
- Rewards: Black Cherry Fashion Development Award
References
- Joan Ndathi, 0420650501
- Karen Tuiyott, 0414067049
Projects
Fashion Show - Websites, Portfolios, Profiles https://www.pinterest.com.au/janetwanjikuN/fashion-collection-2020/
Timeline
Certificate in Cybersecurity -
University of Western Australia
02.2023 - 05.2023
Design Assistant
Deepa Dosaja
06.2022 - 06.2023
Apparel Production Assistant/Dispatch Coordinator
Megan Salmon
08.2021 - 05.2022
Web & Marketing Intern
Megan Salmon
06.2021 - 08.2021
Casual Dressmaker
Highway Drycleaners
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts Major in Fashion design - undefined
Edith Cowan University
02.2017 - 05.2020
Diploma in Communications - undefined
Edith Cowan College
02.2015 - 05.2017
Alterations Department
LookSmart Alterations & Instichu
6 2023 - Current