CHRISTOPHER A. SMITH
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position within the cloth and textile/garment industry utilizing my experience, knowledge and skills to increase revenue. Ultimately becoming an asset to the organization.
EXPERIENCE
July 2015-Present Bespoke / Haberdasher Gwynn Oak, MD
Proprietor- Grandmaster Tailor and Designer, Master Salesman
March 2014-June 2015 Crown Custom Clothing Royal Oak, MI
Independent Contractor - Master Tailor/Fitter men and women etc…
2008-2013 CAS the Custom Tailor-Proprietor Washington D.C.
Manage/supervise employees Maker of hand tailor-made clothing
Feb.2006-2008 Boardroom Ltd. Master Tailor/Fitter White Flint N. Bethesda
Jan.2005-Dec.2005 Saks Fifth Ave. Master Tailor/Fitter Chevy Chase, MD
March 2002-2005 The Custom Shop Washington D.C.
Master Tailor- Performed alterations/tailoring on all custom made clothing
Master Salesman – inside/outside trunk show exhibitor
EDUCATION
1985-1987 Tunney the Tailor Detroit, MI
Completion of Apprenticeship
1983-1985 The Master Tailors Detroit, MI
Completion of Apprenticeship
1984-1985 Wayne Community College Detroit, MI
Studies- General Business and Marketing
1979-1983 Cooper’s Tailors School of Tailoring Detroit, MI
Certified Master Tailor of 3,420 hrs. tailoring/alterations Detroit, MI
Special skills
Your Tailor comes to you well qualified in every aspect of clothing construction, sales and service for the big tall and small. After receiving my certification I have worked under master tailors of many different nationalities. Since then I have been a tailor for over 35 yrs. I have the ability to personally tailor men and women’s clothing, furs and designing.