Jourdan Smith Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Worked with clients by appointment to design, style and tailor high-end custom garments for all occasions.• Utilized in-depth knowledge of fabric, trends, garment design and fit to provide recommendations based on clients' unique needs and style/fit preferences.• Conducted garment fittings.• Built and maintained extensive book of high-end, luxury clientele through use of online and in-person networking and customer referrals.

Dallas, Texas

Worked directly with the head designer to assist in all aspects of the design and development process, from seasonal trend direction to final sample production.Other tasks:-communicated daily with overseas factories, mills and internal team members to facilitate fabric/trim development and product sampling. -created tech packs and BOMs using WebPDM.-performed trend/market research-reviewed labdips, strike offs and samples for quality, color, handfeel and construction

Dallas, Tx

First hire and regional market leader, chosen to spearhead expansion of the Balani Custom brand into the Dallas/Ft. Worth market.Other tasks include:-Created regional brand awareness while also building and maintaining an extensive book of luxury clientele.-Worked with clients by appointment to design one-of-a-kind custom clothing specific to their individual needs and style/fit preferences.-Provided clients with in-home style and wardrobe consultations.-Conducted client fittings.-Acted as the main liaison between client, product development and overseas factories.-Created strategic cross-marketing partnerships with other luxury retailers and service providers in the DFW area.

Austin, Tx

Demonstrated and sold comprehensive marketing and communication software to chiropractic offices nationwide Other tasks/accomplishments: -Managed a pipeline of over 100 prospective clients on a daily basis -Averaged over 90 fresh cold calls daily to prospective clients-Became #1 sales representative within the chiropractic division upon fourth month in the company-Consistently met and exceeded department and company-wide sales goals

Austin, Tx

Sales person in the women's contemporary/trend department where I consistently went above and beyond expectations to meet customer needs while also developing additional client relationships. Other tasks: -Increased personal and store business through use of store traffic, customer referrals, social media, and personal networking-Consistently met and exceeded personal and department sales goals-Followed up on customer purchases and alterations-Reached out to existing clients to suggest new merchandise and invite to upcoming events-Promoted key items, latest trends and new arrivals through use of directive selling techniques-Helped with styling for in-store fashion shows

Austin, Tx

Worked directly with the head designer/creative director to design and produce a line of women's contemporary ready-to-wear clothingOther tasks:-Assisted in design development and fabric selection-Altered and graded flat patterns-Cut and sewed sample garments-Assisted in garment fittings-Designed hang-tags and branding material using Photoshop-Researched fashion and market trends

Plano, Tx

-Designed and developed original designs for Spring 2015 delivery.-Created product packages using Flex PLM system.-Communicated detailed design instructions to overseas suppliers/IBO's.-Reviewed garment samples to ensure fit, construction and design.-Illustrated flat and technical flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator.-Performed competitive market and fashion trend research.

Austin, Tx

-Taught advanced adult course on Photoshop for fashion illustration.-Designed and created class syllabus.-Developed lesson plans.

Greater Philadelphia Area

-Created original designs for spring 2013 assortment-Illustrated technical flats using Adobe Illustrator-Performed trend and design research-Created design, inspiration and trend boards-Assisted in garment fittings

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

-Illustrated technical flats-Created fabric and trim and inspiration boards -Assisted in garment fittings-assisted in trunk show sales-Prepared inventory for shipments

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fashion/Apparel Design

Activities and Societies: Fashion Illustration club

Fashion/Apparel Design

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi sorority