Erik Hellgren

- Schedule appointments and meet with clients of independent contracts to discuss and conceptualize design elements
- Responsible for preliminary concept illustrations, fabric sourcing, costing, and garment specs
- Responsible for recording measurements, drafting and grading custom-fit patterns, all fitting procedures, pattern adjustments, garment construction and alterations
- Responsible for final sales transactions and maintaining contracts

- Utilized knowledge of fit and construction to consult, alter, and customize bridal gowns for clients
- Utilized knowledge of draping to bustle trains on bridal gowns for clients

- Assisted with drafting and grading garment patterns for individual contractors of Hargrave Design Services, LLC
- Assisted with marking, cutting, and sewing garment-fittings for individual contractors of Hargrave Design Services, LLC
- Assisted with drafting and grading garment patterns for Fred & Daisy's
- Assisted with marking, cutting, and sewing final garments for Fred & Daisy's

- Assisted customers in finding merchandise apropos to their needs/wishes
- Oversaw final transactions with customers and dealt with customer service issues
- Stocked and faced merchandise as needed
- Assisted with shelf and window displays of new or seasonal merchandise, such as scarves, jewelry, candles and incense
- General store maintenance, e.g., vacuuming and dusting
- Upheld a positive attitude while interacting with customers and coworkers to help maintain a pleasant work atmosphere

- Responsible for maintaining brand loyalty by handling customer comments and concerns
- Counted and compiled deposits for store's daily total sales
- Facilitated customer utility transactions

- Developed negatives and photographs
- Handled customer orders
- Helped with visual displays for seasonal holidays and promotions
- Ran cash register