Marin Robertson
UPHOLSTERER, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
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Custom pattern drafting for sofas, armchairs, & cushion replacements. Using templates both from existing pieces, and creating from scratch.
Use of Upholstery tools including: industrial sewing machine, pneumatic stapler, tack puller, upholstery hammer, tufting button maker, foam cutters etc. Hand sewing, leather dying, patching, and other small repair projects
Experience
UPHOLSTERER / VINTAGE RESTORER - LOUNGE LIZARD VINTAGE
(2024-01)
- Custom pattern drafting for sofas, armchairs, & cushion replacements. Using templates both from existing pieces, and creating from scratch.
- Use of Upholstery tools including: industrial sewing machine, pneumatic stapler, tack puller, upholstery hammer, tufting button maker, foam cutters etc.
- Hand sewing, leather dying, patching, and other small repair projects
- Minor frame repairs using wood glue, light sanding & restoring finishes
VINTAGE STORE CURATOR - FERN & WOLF VINTAGE
(2026-10 - 2026-10)
- Sourcing, restoring & styling vintage furniture pieces for the sales floor
- General sales floor duties - cultivating a welcoming & knowledgeable shopping experience for vintage enthusiasts
- Collaboration with customers to design custom furniture & lampshade orders tailored to their preferences.
- Managing social media accounts' content creation & engagement
VINTAGE STORE CURATOR - LOUNGE LIZARD VINTAGE
(2024-01 - 2026-10)
PERSONAL STYLIST - SIZE-WISE CLOSET COACH
(2023-09 - 2024-07)
- Appointment based virtual closet coaching, providing personalized fashion advice to clients via video conference
- Curated sustainably focused capsule wardrobes tailored to clients' preferences, body type & lifestyle
- Created personal style presentations, guides & look books
EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR - SEAMUS GOLF CO.
(2020 - 2021)
- Operated and maintained multiple industrial embroidery machines
- Developed a physical sample and thread library as well as digital embroidery spec sheets
- Collaborated with sales leads and sewing departments to adhere to production schedule
APPAREL PRODUCTION INTERN - ZERO WASTE DANIEL - NYC
(2019-06 - 2019-08)
Summer internship for a zero waste, eco conscious designer in NYC.
- With a team of five, created a waste-free red carpet look for a client's appearance at the Tony Awards
- Created sustainable ready to wear garments for ZWD retail store
- Accounted for ZWD inventory across five vendor locations
- Gained experience working closely with textile recycling non profits
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art - Apparel & Textile Design - Michigan State University (2016 - 2020)
Minor - Graphic Design - Michigan State University (2016 - 2020)
