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Professional Portfolio Presentation Email: couturierwld135@gmail.com WORK EXPERIENCE Chanel Boutique Vancouver — Tailor (2022–Present) At Chanel Boutique Vancouver, I specialize in high-precision alterations, custom fittings, and garment reconstruction for women’s ready-to-wear and couture pieces. Working closely with the boutique’s Fashion Advisors and Management Team, I ensure each garment maintains the brand’s impeccable fit and craftsmanship standards. My role demands meticulous attention to detail, expert knowledge of garment structure, and the ability to execute fine tailoring while preserving the integrity and aesthetics of Chanel's designs. Tailor October 2019-December 21 Holt Renfrew Tailor, Vancouver B.C VCC- Draping Design Instructor March 2022 Fashion Designer/Couturier October 2008 - October 2021 Couturier, Dubai/Abu Dhabi-UAE September 2008 - Present Lassalle College International, Vancouver Instructor Fashion Arts September 2005 - 2008 Pattern Making 1 Pattern Making 2 Pattern Making 3 Pattern Making 4 - Garment Construction Pattern Making 5 - Design Collection Sewing Fundamentals I, II, III Production of a Label Characteristics of a Collection Draping 1, 2 Holt Renfrew Tailor September 2006 - 2008 WILFRED-RTW WILFRED Bridal Collection Exclusively Available at: ISABELS BRIDAL Vancouver School Board Fashion Design Instructor Pattern Making Instructor May 2006 - 2007 John Casablancas Applied Arts Fashion Show Production Instructor May 2007 - July 2008 GE Bridals Inc., Vancouver Couturier/ Senior Designer/ First Pattern Maker/ Master Sewer/Master Fit Technician 2003 - 2006 Responsible for grading patterns, making custom wedding dresses and formal evening dresses Store operation management Sales training Supervising sewers and production Quality control and garment construction and production Designing latest trends for the season Managing the budget programs Custom made designs for brides and evening wear Vancouver School Board Fashion Diploma Program Instructor September 2005 - 2007 Haute Couture Drafting Haute Couture Draping ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ AWARDS Best Designer Award – Vancouver Fashion Week, October 2002 Finalist - Smirnoff Design Competition, Toronto, Ontario, June 21, 2002 Finalist – Air France International YDC, October 2000 Best Designer - Mutya ng Pilipinas, July 1995 Best Designer - Ginoong Pilipinas, March 1995 Finalist - Mega Magazine First Philippine Collection, January 1994 Achiever Award - 1st Annual Fashion Awards, December 1993 Best Designer - Super Model of the World Philippines, June 1993 Best Couturier - Herway Calendar Girl 1993, June 1992 GALA FASHION SHOWS Hollywood Couture Fashion Show, Caprice Bar Vancouver, March 09, 2006 W Haute Couture Wedding Exhibition, Vancouver, BC, January 21, 2005 Bridal Trends Fashion Show, Canada Place Exhibition Centre, January 14-16, 2005 Vancouver Fashion Week Bridal Show, November 2004, BC Place Exhibition Center, Vancouver, BC Brock House Wedding Fashion Show, November 2003, Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC Vancouver Fashion Week Asia Pacific Gala, October 2003, Tinsel Town, Vancouver, BC En Sepia Gala 95 1st Solo Fashion Show Holiday Collection, October 25, 1998, Cebu Plaza Hotel Visayas Ballroom, Cebu City, Philippines Mega Magazines 1st Philippine Collection, January 13, 1993, Shangri La Edsa Plaza Hotel, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines CUATRO, June 29, 1993, Cebu Plaza Hotel Lobby Area, Cebu City, Philippines FASHION IV, October 17, 1992, Cebu Plaza Hotel Visayas Ballroom, Cebu City, Philippines EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines, 1991-1993 AB – Mass Communication, University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, 1990 – 1991
