James M. Massey -Style Curator-
-ABOUT ME• As an experienced innovative professional, James Massey utilizes his skills and knowledge in the field of Fashion, Styling, Editorial & Creative Direction. Coming to Atlanta in 2009 for College has taught James the in’s and out’s of not only fashion, but business, leadership & growth to becoming a established brand. His goal has always been extensive ever since birth and he has stood with that gift from Fashion events, freelance modeling, photoshoots & much more. He has Degrees in the Fashion Merchandising & the Retail Management field, with extensive knowledge on Style, Color, Fabrication & Fit. Mr. Massey mission is to understand more, of not only the consumer satisfaction but also the appreciation of a gentleman who understands his clientele & will continue to fulfill a memorable experience to everyone.
CREDITENIALS http://youtu.be/HheVv-Bqq28 http://youtu.be/_mgVpFJPJJ4 http://youtu.be/0FeztacaN5s http://youtu.be/rAQcrH_500M
James M. Massey Cell: (240) 723-1908
james_massey65@yahoo.com
Objective · As an experienced innovative professional, I would like to utilize my skills and knowledge in the field of lifestyle branding, customer service & the automotive industry by taking important decisions in the favor of the company in which I would be working. My mission is to understand more, of not only the consumer satisfaction but also the appreciation of a gentleman who understands the client & will continue to fulfill a memorable experience to everyone.
Education Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur GA Graduated: 09/2013 •Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion Retail Management Bauder College of Atlanta GA Graduated 08/2011 •Associate in Fashion Merchandising
Skills - Customer Service Supervising - Visual & Merchandising professional - High level of ownership Accountability and initiative - Experienced in Word, Excel Photoshop & PowerPoint - Creative Expert - Highly collaborative team player - Strong problem solver - Teamwork – Leadership Management – Professionalism – Self Confident – Manager – Oral Skills.
Experience Sales/Client Stylist – Q CLOTHIER ATLANTA (Fashion Retail) – Atlanta GA – 1/26/2016 – Present • Custom suit expert. Specializing in luxury styling, fabrics and design management. • Product knowledgeable when it comes to fabrics, styling, colors and fit. • Expert in management and client driven activities with building long lasting relationships and rapport. • Professional client mentor with wardrobe styling and closet presentations. Valet/Customer Service – LOEWS ATLANTA (Hospitality) – Atlanta GA - 9/21/2016 – 1/21/2016 Provided exceptional customer service to every guest that checked in. Greeted all guests upon arrival, opening doors, explaining valet procedures and pricing, asking guests if they need directions and performing access control responsibilities for the valet area. Fashion /Designer. - BUCKHEAD HABERDASHERY (Fashion Retail) – Atlanta GA – 11/29/13 – 1/10/16 •
I’ am in charge for marketing the business with photo shoots, styling and finding clientele. • Experienced Visual Merchandiser manager for the store, alongside with being in charge for orders & floor sets. • Experienced in doing Made to Measure for clients with an exquisite type of specification that the customer is looking for.
Menswear Stylist - CLUB MONACO (Fashion Retail) - Atlanta GA Menswear Stylist - 10/2012 - 1/2013 • Very knowledgeable when it came to the product & the brand • dedicated my interest in selling at all times. • Work quickly under pressure when it times were difficult. • I’ve Provided excellent customer service at all times.
CREDITENIALS CONTINUED • Motivating our men workshop – Kennesaw State University Kennesaw GA – August 2015 – Industry Education • Clark Atlanta University workshop – Clark Atlanta University Atlanta GA – June 2015 – Industry Education • Atlanta Menswear Collective Trunk Show – Studio 7 Atlanta GA – June 2015 – Industry Entertainment/Fashion
Panel discussion with the Perspective of Film, Fashion, Science, and Innovation.
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• Fashion Assistant –The Real Housewives of Atlanta Atlanta GA – April 2014 – Industry Entertainment • Fitting Assistant – Morehouse College Atlanta GA – March 2014 – Industry Education • Interior Couture/Apprentice – I Do Linens Atlanta GA – 1/2013 – 3/2013 Internship - Industry Interior • Volunteer Apprentice – Steve Steinman Art Gallery Atlanta GA – November 2013 Industry Art
IT’S A LIFESTYLE A lifestyle for every gentleman. Styles are classic, timeless and forever amazing. You can definitely versatile every piece that you can think of, especially when it comes to casual wear, sportswear or even outerwear. Please enjoy my look book.
RACING STRIPES A phrase I use, when it comes to the meticulous attention to detail. Paying true attention to detail, plays a role in not only fashion, but film, modeling, & architecture.
THE CLASSICS The classics have always been my inspiration when came to the Creative side of my profession. Bringing the visual to life, has been my gift since I’ve resided to Atlanta. I have studied on my own by furthering my talents from Gatsby films, Cartoons, Documentaries, Lifestyles & Entrepreneurship. I assure you my skill set is progressing day by day from the inspiration I retain.
“THE HIGHER UP YOU GO, THE MORE MISTAKES YOU ARE ALLOWED. RIGHT AT THE TOP, IF YOU MAKE ENOUGH OF THEM, ITS CONSIDERED TO BE YOUR STYLE”.
-Fred Astaire
CREDITS • Photo credit: Ron Hill Photography for look #4. • The Best Network India Parson for look #3. • All other photos, and work are Copyrighted by James M. Massey 2017