Professional Profile
Professional Profile
- Understanding of garment construction, fit analysis, basic patternmaking, and technical pack development
- Execution of production friendly construction methods to ensure the integrity of designs
- Experienced in fitting garments on live models, pinning design and fit corrections, and communicating alterations to patternmakers and domestic/overseas factories.
- Extensive knowledge of the product development process from concept to completion
- Experience in fitting knit and woven tops, dresses, bottoms and jackets
- Ability to work in a team and as a team leader in a fast paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer Proficient in Web PDM, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office
Education
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Degree Advanced Study
Major: International Manufacturing &Product Development Completed: March 2009
Suma Cum Laude graduation honors
Major: Merchandise Product Development Completed: June 2007
Suma Cum Laude graduation honors
Experience
Technical Design Associate One World Apparel
Los Angeles, CA 01/11-present
Private label technical account manager for high volume account
Oversees fit sample from prototype through TOP
Manages customer relations, helping to delivery a quality product to customer’s specifications in a timely matter
Communicates fit, pattern and construction corrections to overseas factories
Manages inhouse pattern makers for domestic and Mexico production styles
Updates WIP charts for congruency and transparency between departments
Associate Technical Designer Unger Fabrik LLC.
Los Angeles, CA 07/09-present
Participate in fittings with in-house fit samples through production samples from factories
Translate designer’s vision through pattern corrections and construction methods that are production friendly
Communicate with private label customers to ensure fit and construction is accurately communicated to the factories
Designated Spec Writer for Target account; proficient in use of Target PLM system
Daily communication with overseas factories addressing production concerns and submitting fit comments for samples in progress
Experience with domestic and overseas production
Freelance Fit Tech 24Seven Talent Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 03/09-05/09
Responsible for accurate specing of production sample garments; primarily knitwear tops
Conducting fit sessions to fit sample garments to fit model and address construction issues
Update spec packages with fit comments and corrections and send to factories in China
Technical Design Intern Essentials by ABS/P2F Holdings
Seal Beach, CA 08/08-11/08
Responsible for accurate specing of sample garments; tops, dresses, pants and skirts
Editing and updating technical design files on Excel and Illustrator
Preparation for fit sessions
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