Fashion · Brand · Business

JAKE
KEMENY

Fashion merchandising student, co-founder of Damaged Collective, and streetwear brand builder rooted in the action sports and contemporary market. I turn cultural moments into collections that move.

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BRAND
BUILD
MOVE
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Damaged Collective ✦ Fashion Merchandising ✦ Brand Strategy ✦ Loversrock Showroom ✦ E-Commerce ✦ Screen Printing ✦ Wholesale Sales ✦ Product Development ✦ Damaged Collective ✦ Fashion Merchandising ✦ Brand Strategy ✦ Loversrock Showroom ✦ E-Commerce ✦ Screen Printing ✦ Wholesale Sales ✦ Product Development ✦

001 — About

THE
FULL
STORY

I'm a fashion merchandising student at Orange Coast College with a 3.0 GPA and a passion for building brands that actually resonate. While most students are learning theory, I've been running one.

In late 2023 I co-founded Damaged Collective — a streetwear label built around the idea that being damaged isn't a weakness, it's a starting point. We design, print, and ship everything in-house using screen printing, DTF, and DTG.

I've also worked in the showroom world — interning at Loversrock Showroom where I ran wholesale outreach, managed trade show operations, and communicated directly with international buyers.

2+
Years Running a Brand
3
Roles in Industry
3.0
Current GPA
100%
In-House Production
DMGD
Co-Founder
& Designer
Since 2023

002 — Work & Projects

PAST &
CURRENT
PROJECTS

01

Brand · E-Commerce · Design

Damaged Collective

Co-founded and continue to run a full streetwear brand — designing collections, managing an online store, handling all in-house printing (screen, DTF, DTG), and growing a community of loyal customers.

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02

Wholesale · Trade Show · B2B

Loversrock Showroom

Worked directly on wholesale account management, cold outreach, and trade show operations. Gained hands-on experience communicating with domestic and international buyers across multiple brands.

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03

Social Media · Live Commerce

Bomber Eyewear

Currently contributing to live-stream sales events, backend operations, and social media algorithm optimization — applying digital marketing skills to a performance eyewear brand in real time.

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003 — Experience

THE
RÉSUMÉ

Feb 2026 — Present

Social Media Sales

Bomber Eyewear

  • Participate in live-stream sales events driving real-time revenue
  • Support backend operations and logistics during streams
  • Optimize social media engagement and algorithm performance
Current
Dec 2023 — Present

Co-Owner

Damaged Collective

  • Lead e-commerce development and digital brand presence
  • Produce and manage content across all social media platforms
  • Design and print garments using screen printing, DTF, and DTG
  • Oversee product development from concept to finished garment
  • Develop brand strategy, pricing, and business operations
Founder
Oct 2024 — Mar 2025

Showroom Intern

Loversrock Showroom

  • Participated in sales team meetings and showroom strategy
  • Managed and organized inventory across multiple brands
  • Assisted in trade show setup, sales, outreach, and brand awareness
  • Conducted B2B wholesale sales with domestic and international buyers
Internship

004 — Skills

WHAT
I BRING

🎨
Adobe Creative Suite
Design, layout, and visual production for garments and brand assets
🛒
E-Commerce
Building and operating online storefronts, product listings, and digital UX
📱
Social Media
Content creation, platform strategy, algorithm optimization, live commerce
🖨️
Garment Printing
Screen printing, DTF, and DTG — full in-house production capability
📊
Excel / Google Sheets
Inventory tracking, pricing strategy, business reporting
🤝
Wholesale & B2B
Cold calling, buyer communications, account management
📦
Product Development
Concept to finished garment — from design brief to production run
🧠
Brand Strategy
Storytelling, positioning, pricing, and community-building in streetwear
005 — Education
ORANGE
COAST
COLLEGE

Fashion Merchandising

Jan 2024 — Present

GPA 3.0

LEARNING
BY DOING

Studying Fashion Merchandising with a focus on retail strategy, buying, and product lifecycle management. The classroom reinforces what I'm already putting into practice at Damaged Collective — from trend analysis to inventory planning and brand positioning.

006 — Contact

LET'S BUILD TOGETHER

Whether you're looking to collaborate, carry Damaged Collective, or just talk shop — I'm always open to connecting with people building real things.

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