Sophie Jolin-Roch
Specialized in market research, project management and fashion styling / Experienced within the apparel manufacturing and retailing sectors
marketing
fashion stylism
production management
event planning
customer service
Driving License
Employed
Open to opportunities
I am a proud member of the Canadian fashion industry, and am always thrilled to work to strengthen our position within our global economy.
Fashion Stylist
Sophie Something
Since October 2010
Freelancer
- Achieved success by working backstage at +15 high-profile runway shows (e.g. Paris Fashion Week, Prague Fashion Week, Budapest Fashion Week, Fashion Clash, Toronto Fashion Week and Montreal Fashion Week)
- Lead teams of approximately 15 stylists and dressers to ensure models were dressed in a way that reflected the brands' identities on the catwalk
- Built successful relationships with +45 fashion companies who trusted me in portraying their brand images through fashion editorials and look books (e.g. Judith & Charles, Rudsak, Hilary MacMillan, L’intervalle, Matt & Nat, 18 Waits, Arthur Mendonca, Christopher Bates, Sentaler, Outclass, Muttonhead, Yoga Jeans, Naked & Famous Design, Hip and Bone, Bustle Clothing, Betina Lou and Eve Gravel)
- Worked with the on-set production team (hair & makeup artists, photographers and assistants) to achieve the desired output
Project Manager- Visual Merchandising Uniformity
La Maison Simons
November 2020
to June 2021
Full-time
Quebec
Canada - Québec
- Started and managed a project to create an omnichannel customer experience through their 15 branches
- Collaborated with a team of 15 stylists and assistants to create visual merchandising impacts on mannequins that responded to the directions provided by the buying office
- Developed a document with guidelines for all visual merchandising teams to follow and provided feedback on their work to achieve the desired output
- Resolved numerous problems related to inventory management
Buyer and Private Label Development Coordinator - In Training
La Maison Simons
January 2020
to November 2020
Full-time
Quebec
Canada - Québec
- Worked with a senior buyer to select, negotiate and develop the right merchandise for one of most profitable buying categories, while respecting a seasonal purchasing budget and achieving targeting margins and sell-throughs
Policy Analyst
Canadian Heritage
July 2019
to January 2020
Full-time
Gatineau
Canada - Québec
- Performed an analysis on a sub-sector of a recognized Canadian creative industry
- Generated and presented actionable insights on how my client could better support the Canadian fashion industry and increase the exports of its goods
Banquet Server
Fairmont Château Laurier
April 2013
to January 2020
Part-time
Ottawa
Canada - Ontario
- Worked as a team to turn moments into memories for the clients by providing high standard of services
Visual Merchandising Stylist
La Maison Simons
May 2016
to November 2016
Full-time
Ottawa
Canada - Ontario
- Took part in all the preparations for the Rideau CF store opening
- Achieved success by displaying creativity through my styling while respecting the brand identities of Simons’ private labels
- Trained new colleagues by providing feedback in order to elevate the skills of the team
Financial Accounting Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa
January 2016
to April 2016
Part-time
Ottawa
Canada - Ontario
- Reviewed with 100+ students the material covered during their lectures
Store Manager
Le 1er Étage par Geneviève Couture
November 2012
to October 2013
Full-time
Hull
Canada - Québec
- Built and managed the store in collaboration with the owner
- Organized an event to promote its launch
- Built great relationships with suppliers
Apparel Production Manager
Vivi par Geneviève Couture
June 2012
to November 2012
- Lead the production team (4 people) to successfully produce their Spring Summer 2013 collection for Ottawa Fashion Week
Apparel Production Manager
Baby Steinberg
August 2011
to October 2011
Full-time
Toronto
Canada - Ontario
- Lead the production team (5 people) to successfully produce their Spring-Summer 2012 collection for Toronto Fashion Week
Covering subjects such as Market Research (A), New Venture Creation (A), Statistics for Management (A+), Business Analytics (A+) and Operations Management (A+)
• GPA: 8.94/10 – top 5%
• Received two merit scholarships:
o Telfer School of Management Scholarship (2017)
o Welton Beauchamp Nixon Scholarship (2016)
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• GPA: 8.94/10 – top 5%
• Received two merit scholarships:
o Telfer School of Management Scholarship (2017)
o Welton Beauchamp Nixon Scholarship (2016)
2 admissions per school year
• GPA: 28.5/30
• GPA: 28.5/30
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Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced
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Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced
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WordPress.org
Advanced
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IBM SPSS Statistics
Good
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Final Cut Pro
Advanced
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Python
Intermediate
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French: Mother Tongue
Expert
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English (Fluent)
Expert
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Italian
Notions
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Organizational
Advanced
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Ability to Work Under Pressure
Advanced
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Detail Oriented
Advanced
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Entrepreneurial
Advanced
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Teamwork
Advanced
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Public Speaking
Advanced
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Leadership
Advanced
- E-Commerce
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality
- 3D Printing & Wearable Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fashion
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Theatre
- Music
- Do It Yourself
- Yoga & Meditation
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball
- Skating