Sam Warren - Fashion Designer
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Consultant
Studio ALM
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Assisted in the maintenance of Studio ALM website
- Handling of client inquires into signature pieces
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
- Re-organisation of storage facility - handling of bespoke items
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
Design Intern
Akira Isogawa Design Studio
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Gained valuable hands-on experience working on diverse projects ranging from embroidery to complex patternmaking and garment construction
- Helped maintain organized archives of design assets for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Worked collaboratively with Akira in order to come up with innovative design solutions
- Responsible for hand sewing intricately detailed samples - ie, smocking, embroidery, beading
- Identified design requirements for each project
Client Advisor
Loewe (LVMH)
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained relationships through contacting clients and resolving their queries or assisting in their purchases
- Took delivery of STS (Store To Store) transfers
- Took stock of merchandise and kept items within Visual Merchandising standards
- Contacted various stores for client inquiries and requests
- Assisted in training new team members, sharing best practices and expertise in Client Advisor role
- Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and proactive follow-up on inquiries
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of industry trends and products, ensuring accurate guidance for clients
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalised advice and tailored product recommendations
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems, tools, or products as necessary for the job
Fashion intern
Australian Afterpay Fashion Week (AAFW)
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the function of BOH (Back of House) and FOH (Front of House) operations
- Dressed models in time for their runways, mostly in short intervals with quick turnarounds
- Guided guests to their seats, taking note that each guest checked in via QR code
- Assisted in implementing signage around the event space
- Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories and dressing models
Retail Assistant
Gant Woollahra
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with stock-take of items
- Oversaw and assisted with transfer, both in and out of the store
- Visual Merchandising
- General responsibilities such as closing, opening taking EOD balance
- Assisted customers in their inquiries
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organised shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance
- Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritising customer satisfaction
Marketing Intern
Initiative Studio
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted in the organisation of events, both virtual and in person
- Assisted in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g
- Social media, direct mail, and web)
- Prepared detail promotional presentations, both within groups and as an individual
- On-ground shoot and production support
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Whitehouse Institute of Design
Sydney, NSW03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
The Australian National University (ANU)
Canberra06.2021
Higher School Certificate -
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill, NSW09.2020
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Customer Support
- Call center experience
- Outbound Calling
- Follow-up skills
- Client Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/21/2002
Special Interests: History, Art, Architecture, Fashion, Literature
Timeline
Client Consultant
Studio ALM
01.2024 - Current
Design Intern
Akira Isogawa Design Studio
12.2023 - 02.2024
Client Advisor
Loewe (LVMH)
06.2022 - 08.2023
Fashion intern
Australian Afterpay Fashion Week (AAFW)
05.2022 - 05.2022
Retail Assistant
Gant Woollahra
02.2022 - 04.2022
Marketing Intern
Initiative Studio
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Whitehouse Institute of Design
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
The Australian National University (ANU)
Higher School Certificate -
Cranbrook School