Nolan Stoltzfus
Somerville
Summary
Dynamic Design Manager with a proven track record at American Provisions, excelling in trend analysis and garment production. Renowned for transforming retail environments to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Adept in Adobe Creative Suite and committed to collaboration, ensuring every project reflects meticulous attention to detail and innovative flair.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Manager
American Provisions
Boston
03.2024 - Current
- Developed mockups of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors, and trims.
- Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machines.
- Transformed retail layout to improve customer traffic movement and create a welcoming environment.
- Researched market trends in fashion and retail items to develop enticing, branded products.
- Applied traffic counts, sales figures, customer feedback, alongside other KPIs to refine dine-in and retail experience.
Tailor
REVOLVR Menswear
Bozeman
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Measured customers for size and recorded measurements for use in alterations.
- Pressed garments and hung in garment bags for customers.
- Operated sewing machines to stitch fabric together in garment production.
- Adjusted and tailored clothing for proper fit.
- Kept detailed notes on customer measurements to ensure accurate alterations.
Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser
REVOLVR Menswear
Bozeman
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Hired as sales associate/merchandiser (promoted to Asst. Manager 08/23)
- Organized store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards.
- Planned seasonal changes in store layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.
- Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
Sales Lead/Visual Merchandiser
REI
Bozeman
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Hired as sales associate (promoted to Sales Lead 03/19)
- Implemented corporate visual standards via planogram updates, emails and verbal feedback.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Istituto Europeo Di Design
Milan, Italy07.2023
Skills
- Reliable commitment
- Work ethic
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Clo3D
- Trend analysis
- Garment production
- Sketching
- Patternmaking
- Tailoring
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to detail
Birth Info
Bozeman, MT USA, 07/02/99
Projects
From Here, Removed - Graduation Thesis, A project born of the obsession with agricultural space as a form of unintentional land art. Sartorially, FHR focuses on exaggerated outerwear silhouettes based on technical outerwear pieces and neo-traditional menswear staples.
Contact Info
(406)600-9974, nolan.stoltzfus@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/neanolan, @bigtoughman
Languages
German
Professional
Italian
Professional
Timeline
Design Manager
American Provisions
03.2024 - Current
Tailor
REVOLVR Menswear
01.2022 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser
REVOLVR Menswear
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Lead/Visual Merchandiser
REI
03.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Istituto Europeo Di Design