-Build full tech packs, for both costing & production based on CAD Design/Sketch; including fabrics/colorways, bill of materials, detailed construction callouts & sketches, art & care label placement, and graded measurements for all cut and sew apparel. Update and maintain all tech packs company-wide, throughout sampling and production process.-Evaluate all samples, from Proto to TOP. Provide detailed comments and measurement sheets communicating issues/changes related to fit/construction/art placement.-Lead fit session on live models with COO & Design Team.-Daily correspondence with factory regarding sampling/production timelines. Address any fit/construction issues that arise on a per style basis.

-Established a new Technical Design department within the company, focused on garment specs/construction for specialty cut-and-sew knit sportswear for all tiers.-Developed a full Grade Rule Table for all areas including; Juniors, Mens, and Kids knit tops and bottoms, sizes XS - XXXL. Establish tolerances and POMs for all areas.-Designed documents and implement new policies relating to Fit, PP, and TOP samples and approval process. -Draft technical sketches relating to design and construction details.-Daily communication with manufacturers in Mexico and China.-Direct communication with Fit Teams on all Specialty accounts

· Meet/exceed sales goals while maintaining budgets and margins.· Interview and hire staff; establish work schedules, institute development plans, set productivity and performance standards for employees; evaluate staff performance.· Implement merchandising presentations and coordinate in-store promotion, sales, etc.· Establish and manage education curriculum for sewing classes/clubs. Hire teachers and maintain a profitable education program.· Perform daily/weekly reports and audits; prepare bank deposits.· Train staff to develop selling and customer service skills.· Ensure appearance of store is maintained to company standards and maintain adequate store inventory.

· Interface with Designer and Brand Manager to provide advice on technical issues, including cost reduction by more production friendly methods to complete design expectations and create a quality-engineered garment.· Develop technical packages for garment fit specification, construction, label placement, and grading; including drawing and attaching technical flat sketches for the manufacturer.· Communicate with manufacturers, daily. Travel overseas to develop, fit, and approve garments.· Measure fit samples, analyze production pattern and make improvements, evaluate construction, check for raw material issues, lead weekly fit sessions with live models to ensure conformance to brand fit. Approve or reject sample for bulk production. Adhere to CPSC guidelines and ASTM standards.· Collaborate with Costing Engineer to digitize, grade, and lay markers for consumption and cost verification.

· Assisted designer with all aspects of design and follow through from development through production of window treatments, costume apparel, and home furnishings including measuring, fabric/hardware requirements, pricing, assembly, and installation. · Commissioned Costume Designers for the New Orleans area Mardi Gras Krewes (social fraternity) of Dorians and Camelot (approximately 25 original garments). · Organized and maintained theme, fabric sourcing, and trims files.

Performed supervisory duties including communication with customers, peers, and management, customer service, quality assurance, cost control, loss prevention, shipping and receiving, balancing daily financials, merchandising, employee relations, employee training. Served as Interim Store Manager.

customer service, cost control, loss prevention, POS register operation, merchandise charge sends and transfers, store gift registry, complete planograms, and other merchandising duties per company instructionInterim Department Manager Received district Recognition of Service Excellence Award (February 2002)