Claudia Diaz Email and Phone Number

• Manage the development process of Women’s Pre and Runway Collections, from concept to market• Translate Design and Merchandising's vision into well executed, timely show samples and production through continued elevation of product aesthetic, fit and construction

• Successfully Support the design team as a key liaison between design, production, merchandising and materials for women's RTW Pre-collection and Collection• Created cost sheets, ensuring accurate F.O.B., duty and margins were reflected for garments from the development, pre-production to final costing stage.

• Closely monitored the evolution of a product line from the initial design sketch hand off to the delivery of development proto’s, sales samples and show samples • Established grounded relationships with team members to contribute to the successful growth of the company

• Communicated daily with domestic and overseas factories where fashion is sampled, design changes are made and finished garments are completed for collections ensuring timely production• Handled all approvals of sample line; including fabric, trim and lab dip development up to shipment delivery• Addressed fit, construction issues, and approvals for all garments- from 1st prototype through production sample• Developed and maintained seasonal production calendar timeline, approvals, and dates sales samples would be received for sales team to work with customers• Created line sheets complete with flat sketch of garments, pricing and vendor information for sales team• Responsible for managing design tech packs • Followed design ideas with trends that are suitable for accounts• Established close partnerships with factories overseas, working with them to meet deadlines and ensure the highest levels of quality

• Duties included preparing techpack for production orders, updating and creating flats, lab dip, trim and bulk fabric approvals, daily email communication with overseas factories• Attended production fittings and advised all technical designers of updates and revisions • Commented on all proto, ad, fit, and top samples

• Created catalog books for sales representatives for both men’s & boys swim apparel• Researched shopping inspirations for product development; art and sketch retouching • Prioritized sample room• Responsibilities included: communicating daily with overseas factories to confirm all production and delivery schedules; in addition to: lab dip, bulk fabric, and trim approvals; preparing and maintaining T&A flow charts, communicating production and technical procedures, and tracking all samples