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Assisted Senior Designer on sketching and developing ideas. Oversaw pattern replication and sampling, including overseeing workflow, quality and timeliness of patterns and samples. Attended all first fittings and collaborate with Senior Designer and patternmakers on fit corrections.Coordinated all sample materials, including fabric, trim and send outs.Coordinated preparation for merchandising meetings, style outs, and presentations, including sample racks… Show more Assisted Senior Designer on sketching and developing ideas. Oversaw pattern replication and sampling, including overseeing workflow, quality and timeliness of patterns and samples. Attended all first fittings and collaborate with Senior Designer and patternmakers on fit corrections.Coordinated all sample materials, including fabric, trim and send outs.Coordinated preparation for merchandising meetings, style outs, and presentations, including sample racks, line sheets, presentation boards, and any other necessary presentation materials.Oversaw setup and finalization of PDM folders for all styles in development.Oversaw release of patterns, costing samples and design cards to production, with adherence to deadlines, accuracy and quality.Oversaw release to Product Development for duplication. Show less

www.parkpleating.comServed as right hand assistant to Owner and ensured all aspects of in-house production and accounting. Attained firsthand knowledge of all major pleating and finishing techniques. Consulted and projected to leading Designers across the U.S. including accounts in NYC, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.Held direct responsibility for managing daily production operations.Consulted and discussed daily production trends and solutions with Owner… Show more www.parkpleating.comServed as right hand assistant to Owner and ensured all aspects of in-house production and accounting. Attained firsthand knowledge of all major pleating and finishing techniques. Consulted and projected to leading Designers across the U.S. including accounts in NYC, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.Held direct responsibility for managing daily production operations.Consulted and discussed daily production trends and solutions with Owner and Lead Pleater.Lead and motivated production staff.Directed all aspects of supervision and assignment delegation.Inspected and approved all incoming and outgoing production.Expedited account reconciliations and enforced the recovery of outstanding charges. Show less