MY STORY

Jennifer Sugarman has always valued her freedom and independence most in life which has been the driving factor behind her entrepreneurial journey. She has gained many professional experiences in the fashion, costumes and hospitality industries which inspired her in building multiple businesses.

Her real life experience extends from corporate design offices in London UK, to BC film sets, large scale events, marketing promotions and restaurants in Vancouver & London, as well as nightclubs and personal assisting in Ibiza, Spain.

These combined experiences led her to launch Jennifer Sugarman Studio Inc which allows her to use all of her strengths to assist small businesses with their workload, while also building her client base and reputation as an asset to any company.

This mindset and her passion for the electronic music industry lead her to also launch Osito Events Catering & Management, and assist in the creative direction of Osita, restaurant and live stage venue on Commercial Drive, alongside her husband Jesse Sugarman. Both businesses were built around supporting local artists and adding to the communities cultural scene and are located in their home city of Vancouver. Jennifer was the key brand creator for both companies, and developed the social media accounts, content, digital design and communication, as well as the website design for Osito Events, and the site you are viewing now!

Jennifer also created Adventure Flows, her social media based direct sales business with Enagic, with a focus on Kangen water, wellness, sustainability, freedom and local travel.

History

Education

Jennifer holds a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design & Technology and a Certificate in Marketing Management from Kwantlen Polytechnic University which gave her the foundations for a successful design, costuming and marketing career. She has taking further digital marketing courses such as the Influencer Mastercourse by Caterina Mello of Professional Traveler and MPPIA course at Vancouver Film School.

Fashion

Jennifer lived in London UK from 2010 to 2015 where she worked as a designer and visual merchandiser with a number of different brands to design multi-product collections and fabric prints for high street menswear while often travelling to neighbouring European countries for trade shows and buying trips.

She was the backstage stylist for Vancouver Fashion Week in 2015 & 2016, and worked for womenswear brand Belle Sauvage as a backstage dresser at London Fashion Week in 2012 and at Paris Fashion Week in 2011.

Film

These experiences led her to become a union member of the IATSE 891 Costume Department in a variety of roles including Key Background Costumer, Prep Costumer, Fitting Room Assistant, Set Assist and Stitcher/Pattern Cutter. Jennifer has worked on shows such as Under the Bridge, Alaska Daily, The CW's Nancy Drew and Supergirl television series and The Babysitters Club, to name a few. She was responsible for on set alternations for a commercial for Nordstroms, and been a stylist for a NYC Condo contract photoshoot.

Hospitality

Jen has often worked in the nightlife industry along side her fashion career. She has worked as a Server and Bartender for too many establishments to list, but most notably, Reflections Rosewood Hotel Georgia, The Brit Awards London, Earls and Local Gastown. As mentioned above, her passion for the electronic music industry lead her to launch Osito Events in 2019, which she co-owns and operates as event planner, promotor and manager.

Interests

Jen loves to travel and go on local camping adventures in the BC wilderness with her husband Jesse. She has a keen interest in exploring other cultures and ways of life. She values connection, family, self-care and wellness, but her ultimate favourite thing to do is to get down on a dance floor with friends.

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