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Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Collaborate with senior designer to identify emerging trends, contribute to inspiration research, and designing styles and prints.Prepare, distribute, and manage technical packages for overseas print mills and garment manufactories.Review incoming garments, lab dips, and fabric submits with the senior and technical design.Participating in fittings to ensure quality control while communicating with overseas vendors.Assist in managing photo shoots, meetings with retail partners, and trips to trade and print shows.Produce custom embellishments for collegiate teams, private swim clubs, and national swim schools.

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Researched and designed iconic "G.O.A.T." embellishment on a leotard for Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles.Evaluated and interpreted customers’ needs and design ideas, adhering to strict budget and construction limitations.Developed time-sensitive custom embellishment requests and revisions for a range of collegiate and private gyms.Collaborated with production design and sales reps for each embellishment to ensure construction feasibility and client satisfaction.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Collaborate with buying team on deciding which fabrics and styles to purchase based on aesthetic and trend forecasting.Determine what styles are sent to potential and existing online platforms according to past orders and seasonal outlooks.Communications with customers regarding questions or issues they may have and negotiate prices per item.Maintain relationships with current customers by creating fabric packages detailed to their individual needs and interests.Create and manage data-base with information including, but not limited to, samples sent and fabric purchased.Establish new connections with fabric stores and designers across the North American market.

Burlington, Nj

Established First collection designs and development in a team for a startup fashion tech company based on custom fit.Reviewed and inspected production garments and digitally manufactured 3D garments for fit issues and quality assurance.Became skilled in Optitex Pattern making software/ 3D: Liaison between Optitex programmers and home office. Created training guides for new hires and Vietnam team.Worked in partnership with our international teams in adjusting the pattern software “Optitex 3D” for each individual style along with guiding them through our process of product development.Maintained Tech Packages for styles in development with other technical designers and accounting department.

King Of Prussia, Pa

• Expanding relationships with clients through discussing international styles and fit sessions.•Immersing in the latest trends and ideas in the fashion trade to better navigate the customer and their needs.• Liaise with partnered designers and representatives to keep abreast with upcoming styles and design ideals

King Of Prussia, Pa

• Assist clients with dress and style options for important venues and family gatherings.• Discuss upcoming styles and sales strategies with partnered designers.• Collaborate with seamstresses to find the best fit for the client’s body type.

Glen Mills, Pa

• Manufactured first samples for a fashion design start-up visually inspired by American western culture. • Designed and documented functional patterns for efficient mass production.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Development of LED advanced fabrics for the University. Worked directly with the President of the University (Dr. Stephen Sprinelli) on design criteria and specifications.Experimented with different LED products and software to meet design specifications.Reviewed ideas with Dr. Spinelli and received approval for design and construction.A Prototype LED enhanced shirt was presented to the CEO of Planet Fitness at the University’s Leader of Innovation Award.

Burlington, Nj

• Assisted designers with designing and producing samples of a variety of looks at a company specializing in dance costumes.• Designed looks for the InStock discounted collection produced by the company.• Collaborated with the seamstress and designers in fit sessions and corrections of grading for different sizes• Assisted buyers with sending out samples and products to manufacturers and vendors overseas. • Traveled to New York and Atlantic City to purchase fabric and see dance competitions to research what’s popular.

Lumberton Nj

• Suddenly Farm was formed in 1979 providing dressage lessons for all types of riders and boarding for horses• Helped the manager with the horses, organized the barn and prepared students for daily lessons• Received increased responsibilities due to proven work ethic and ability to learn tasks quickly

Medford, Nj

• Coached a team of 12 girls on the basics of soft ball and how to work together as a team, and not individually.• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a variety of people: parents, players and other coaches.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fashion/Apparel Design

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