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Burnaby, Bc

I am leading the product development for Spring 25/26 personal floatation devices and bibs. I collaborate closely with the Design & Product, Materials, and Engineering Teams for these highly technical and complex products. Responsible for liaising with factories and vendors, developing the BOMs and spec sheets, and working through revisions over the development cycle. Compliance checks for UL Certification for industry standards and regulations.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I worked closely with other product developers, design developers, materials, colour, and sample sewer on new bags and apparel. My role was to compile product materials/construction libraries in the PLM, build product BOMs and tech specification packages, and set up templates. Also responsible for counter sampling, tracking materials and trims, and supporting presentation decks. Collaborated with colour and materials to colour BOMs, prep materials, and send out test requests. Point person for… Show more I worked closely with other product developers, design developers, materials, colour, and sample sewer on new bags and apparel. My role was to compile product materials/construction libraries in the PLM, build product BOMs and tech specification packages, and set up templates. Also responsible for counter sampling, tracking materials and trims, and supporting presentation decks. Collaborated with colour and materials to colour BOMs, prep materials, and send out test requests. Point person for getting samples for Austin, TX, head office for approvals. Show less

North Vancouver, Canada

Product development support for Veilance, Run, Hike, and Menswear lines. Worked with various product development teams and managing styles across multi-season timelines. Created and updated BOMs in Centric Software to reflect products accurately. Communicated and worked closely with in-house partners and off-shore suppliers to maintain raw materials inventory for prototyping and sampling. Adapted and evolved daily to support business needs.

New Westminster

Cross-trained in the following operational areas: die cutting, hot knife, pattern stitching, leather splitting, thermal forming, laminating, pressing, and embroidery. I’ve cut a variety of hard goods, including harnesses, knee pads, and LEAF and Veilance and coordinated with the department to efficiently track and distribute work orders, care labels, and plotting markers, as well as bundling, creating, and distributing piecework tickets for production.I completed a week-long Textiles… Show more Cross-trained in the following operational areas: die cutting, hot knife, pattern stitching, leather splitting, thermal forming, laminating, pressing, and embroidery. I’ve cut a variety of hard goods, including harnesses, knee pads, and LEAF and Veilance and coordinated with the department to efficiently track and distribute work orders, care labels, and plotting markers, as well as bundling, creating, and distributing piecework tickets for production.I completed a week-long Textiles Technologies course taught by North Carolina State College of Textiles at Arcteryx's Design Centre and attended a manufacturing tour in Boeing and Precor in Seattle to learn about LEAN practices. Show less

Vancouver, Canada

Visual storytelling is one of my passions. I've been a freelance photographer and videographer for local events and organizations. Highlights include assisting on a venue reel for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee, co-shooting a Help Portrait commercial, and exhibiting photos at Gore Gallery as a special artist.

Burnaby, Canada

I worked at BCIT in roles that drew on my business, project management, and operational skills. As a part of various teams including Marketing, Admissions, Co-op, and the Dean's Office, I brought an integrated and collaborative approach to the work. Highlights: managing marketing campaigns for health programs, planning events for program launches, assessing applications for program intakes, and managing the administration of over 70 faculty and staff.

Post-Baccalaureate, Technical Apparel Design, Graduated With Honours

An in-depth curriculum that combined professional practice with human factors, strategic design methods, and prototyping skills.

Certificate, Industrial Sewing Training Program

An 8-week career program with hands-on industrial sewing training. Skills: setting up and troubleshooting single needle lockstitch.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Business Management & Marketing

Extensive program covering all facets of business knowledge, including specialized training in the development and growth of new products.

Patternmaking Course

An 8-week beginning Pattern Making classes to understand the basic principles and methods of flat pattern making including dart.

Technical Softgoods Workshop

The Brown Buffalo in Costa Mesa, CA offers an intensive technical softgoods 5-day workshop. Hosted by Cordura®, students explore pattern.

Design Certificate Courses, Industrial And Product Design

Courses taken include: Product Design, Industrial Design, Rapid Visualization, Model Making.