Design and construct one of a kind dresses for various special occasions, including draping or drafting flat patterns, and conducted fitting with the clients to assure proper fit.

Owner of a pattern making service and apparel product development company. Oversee construction of samples interpreting specification and construction sheets from tech-packs in order to draft patterns based on desired measurements, digitize, verify, grade, establish wash shrinkage percentages, revise, plot, and mark first and production patterns all while utilizing the Gerber V8. Work with fit models in fittings along with clients; evaluating and altering patterns accordingly. Plan and execute production markers for best utilization of goods. Write and illustrate production manuals for the production facility to follow.

Work for El Paso Community College as a Laboratory Assistant in the Fashion Technology Lab. Am responsible for assisting students during lab hours with any assignments or projects. Assist instructor during classes with any duties necessary.

Worked for an established manufacturing firm interpreting specification and construction sheets from tech-packs in order to draft patterns based on desired measurements, digitized, verified, graded, established wash shrinkage percentages, revised, plotted, and marked first and production patterns all while utilizing the Micro-dynamics CAD System. Worked with fit models in fittings along with clients; evaluated and altered patterns accordingly. Worked closely with the sample maker to ensure proper garment construction. Planed and executed production markers for best utilization of goods. Supervised the Cutting Department to ensure proper and accurate bundles are being produced. Wrote and illustrated production manuals for the production facility to follow. Supervised the purchasing department to ensure correct quantities are being ordered, and that prices and quality are according to customers' specifications. Made sure that production and delivery dates were kept and assured that the quality of the garments was maintained.

PatternmakerWorked for a well-known manufacturing firm establishing patterns from first patterns to production using both the Accumark and the TukaCad Systems. Designed and digitized embroideries for clients as well as make changes to embroideries sent by clients using the Automatic Digitizing System.

Assisted clients in choosing wardrobing options, as well as ordering garments when not in stock. Informed and made appointments with valued clients when new styles arrived. Created personalized shopping experiences. Assisted the management department with the maintenance of store appearance as well as keeping window displays up to date. Maintained above average sales quotas and assisted in loss prevention by being alert while on the sales floor.