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Maria Hernandez

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• In 1992,  I took a sewing, and pattern making program in my home town, Moca, in the Dominican Republic in which I achieved the highest marks in the school. The achievements in this program landed me a teaching position at the same school in which  I taught to others all that I had learned.

• In 1993, I got married to my wonderful husband Marcos, and came to Canada. I studied English as a second language for a few years.

• In 1996, I had my first baby girl Talia, one year into motherhood and as a wife was great, but I wanted more.

• In 1997,  I enrolled in the Fashion Design program at Marvel College in Edmonton, AB. In this program I received a Diploma in Fashion Design and a Certificate in Garment Industry. During this time at college, I was a mother, a wife, and a student. Life was busy, but I enjoyed it. Almost at the end of my college year, the director Marcy sent me to do my practical with a local Designer named Norma at Windscape Clothing Inc. When my practical was done, Norma hired me right away, I worked in patterns making, cutting, sewing, alterations and costumer service to her clients. 2 years working for her, I had to leave the job under my doctor’s recommendations, by now I was 6 months pregnant with my second baby boy, Elois.

• From 2000 to 2005, I was a full time mom, and volunteer at my daughter’s school and dance school, The Edmonton School of Ballet. During this time I worked with a few of my own clients.

• In 2005 the owner and director of the ballet school, Mrs. Flynn, offered me a part time job. 5 years into this part time position, Mrs. Flynn offered me a new position as a Wardrobe Assistant. I made all kind of dance costumes for the school dancers. I was responsible for more than 400 dancers in the Spring Show, 300 in the Contemporary Show, and 150 in the Novice Show. There were three different shows and a few competitions per year at this ballet school. I learned a great deal making dance costumes, alterations, dealing with dead lines and dancers of all ages. As busy as I was with the ballet school and personal life, I also found time to work with a few of my clients whenever they needed anything done. In 2016, I quit my job at ESB to focus on something different.

• In May of 2017, I was hired by Indochino Edmonton as a Master Tailor performing alterations on men suits. A year later I left Indochino to start my own venture.

• In February of 2018, I started the paper work for my new journey. A couple of months later, Pin Perfect Studio was born. Now, Pin Perfect Studio is up and running, I am so excited to had started this dream of my. Pin Perfect Studio focuses in any kind of alterations, tailoring and costume made clothing for women and children.