Cynthia Bailey Email & Phone Number

Nashville Metropolitan Area

-$46B Footwear and Athletic Apparel Retailer (Multiple Engagements): Led cross-functional workshops for process and calendar design and managed the creation of an implementation playbook in support of Future State Operating Model Implementation & Calendar Transformation projects. -$1.6B Global Multi-Category Outdoor Brand: Facilitated current state.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Strategy and Marketing Intern working with the Professional Solutions Team to support projects with their various businesses--Vanderbilt Health Rx Solutions, Vanderbilt Health Supply Chain Solutions, Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative, & Nashville Biosciences.Partnering with external design and software development firms to launch a new website and.

Nashville, Tennessee

Collaborated with two consultants to create a new marketing strategy including implementing a new promotional strategy, leveraging brand partnerships, and developing a social media strategy

Houston, Texas

Managed the studio and a team of Rider Experience Specialists, adhering to brand standards which strive to ensure positive and consistent rider experiences within an inclusive and welcoming environment.Created new standard training procedures to increase knowledge of bike set up and studio processes, to ensure a more positive and consistent experience for.

Houston, Texas Area

• Graphic Design and Branding Consultant for two Native American-owned businesses
• Partnered with CEO and Founder to evaluate business objectives and services provided to develop company logos and brand identities.
• Designed all marketing materials and created design standards manuals to ensure all materials reflected brand identities.Business Development & Operations Consultant: Female Founded Jewelry Design Company
• Collaborated with Founder and Marketing Consultant to identify strategic opportunities to increase revenue.
• Conducted market research to illuminate critical performance gaps; proposed a revised business model based on findings in order to increase quality and operational efficiency. Plan currently being implemented.
• Developed a database of previous production, allowing the company to implement improved processes and cultivate new relationships with manufacturers.

Houston, Texas

• Partnered with teams from design, sourcing, production, quality assurance, and overseas manufacturers to ensure garments followed all brand standards for quality and aesthetic.
• Oversaw development of all private label children’s wear brands by managing all garment specification packages and construction standards manuals and liaising with internal departments and external partners.
• Managed the development of a new sizing grade for all private label children’s wear brands to achieve fit and sizing consistency and greater customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with international manufacturing partners and leveraged understanding of 3D software to develop standardized pattern blocks for future company designs.
• Technical Design Intern Mentor

King Of Prussia, PA

• Partnered with Interdepartmental Woven Dress Development Team to ensure product alignment with brand standards and aesthetic by managing garment specification packages and construction standards manuals.
• Researched sizing and grading standards to assist in the development and implementation of an updated sizing chart.

New York, New York

Assist Senior Knitwear/Sweater designers with creation and organization of sketches, technical flats, tech packs, and inspiration boards.

Greater New York City Area

-Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator tasks-Create technical flats in Illustrator-Edit Tech Packs under direction of Senior Designer or Design Coordinator-Create knit layouts for Senior Designer-Flat patterns for wovens and knits-Print design layouts for knits and wovens-Organize fabrics and yarns-Source fabrics and trims-Manage PR Samples-Communicate with PR.

Greater New York City Area

-Source and Organize fabrics, yarns, and trims-Work on flat patterns for knits and wovens and stitch layouts-Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator tasks such as mood boards and flats-Technical Flats-Create and update production charts such as lab dips requests, color standards, and line sheets in Microsoft Excel

Greater New York City Area

-Update production charts, tracking sheets, line sheets, and cost sheets in Microsoft Excel-Communicate garment directions with contractors on a daily basis-Quality Control check and photograph garments for records-Organize samples and remodeled garments-Organize order forms, invoices, and shipping labels

-Organize samples and measure samples-Create and update tech packs in WEB PDM-Sit in on fittings and take fit notes, then translate those fit notes into the revised tech packs that are sent to the contractors-Work on and correct flat patterns on paper then digitize patterns in Accumark-Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop tasks-Organize tracking.

Greater New York City Area

-Sourcing fabrics and trims-Organizing and creating cut tickets-Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator tasks-Sewing mock ups-Work with pattern makers on drapes and flat patterns

Mba

Activities and Societies: Owen Student Government Association, Forté Foundation, Owen Venture and Entrepreneurship ClubForté Fellow |.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List