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Apopka, Florida, United States

Develop and edit tech packs, document fit comments, specs and bill of materials.Collaborate and understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to help ensure the product fit, function, and delivery.Research market, trend, raw material, and fabrics.Create seasonal mood & trend boards specific to the brand's customer.Work to develop new prints and new silhouettes to expand the brand.Approving lab dips, trims, strike-offs, bulk fabrics swatches, Pre-production/TOP samples, care labels, label positioning, packing type before production commences.Manage product lifecycle from creation to final production.Maintain daily communication with overseas team to resolve costing, quality and product development issues.Implement strategies and procedures to ensure consistency of fit, construction, quality and costs.Manage flow of information related to fit process such as tracking samples, updating tech pack BOMs and POMs as needed and communicating with overseas counterparts.Adhere to all apparel and development timelines by meeting all due dates with 100% complete design tech packs

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Maintain restaurant's revenue, profitability and quality goalsEnsure efficient restaurant operationMaintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standardsOrganize and host special events to increase overall sales Social media marketing and graphic design

United States

Create concepts, select color stories and develop fabrics, prints, trim and graphicsPrepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication and garment samplesResearch of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling and trimsPrepare specs from initial concept to technical design Create patterns, sample garments, and final product with all appropriate adjustments

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Lead design, development and implementation of graphics, layout, and production of marketing materials and visual concepts under direction of CEO and founderRecommend and consult with executive team the most appropriate graphic design options based on marketing goalsSupervise the production and use of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of marketing material, designs, labels and packagingCreate marketing library including logos, brochures, presentations and advertisements, guaranteeing they meet the expectations of the brand

Baltimore, Maryland

Development of Tech Packs and reviewing strike off submissions to ensure fit and quality of product for productionCo-lead training of Vendors for Certification allowing Vendor lead certification, reducing development cost and timeline by 30%Manage and coordinate fittings for products between the Outdoor team’s Technical Designer, Designer, Product Developer and PLM teamsAssure met deadlines by tracking product status and buy-ready dates, improving production ready to 100%Improve proto samples by adjusting pattern and garments as needed, communicating updates to vendors after fitting on model and form

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Build Pattern Library by designing and developing technical patterns and tech packs for mass productionDevelop company’s first SOP for live fit, size record, fiber and technology testing; improving overall fit and quality of productConduct live fit, wear and wash testingLead material and fiber technology research, benefiting consumer and increasing salesPatent research, development and filing for original design; Patent US20170273363A1

4Th Ave Seattle, Wa

Key holder responsible for opening and closing store, answering phone, creating customer files to store all proper documentation, schedule appointments, and use of POS for customer order upkeepDevelop trusting relationship and positive rapport with customers resulting in referralsIn-store visual marketing and event coordinatingCreate a memorable experience by ensuring Brides excellent and knowledgeable assistance

600 Centralia College Blvd Centralia, Wa 98531

Work with vendors to acquire new designs and productsDaily responsibilities including Running front register, Fill and Ship online orders, Check in and price new merchandise, Processing paperwork and organizing files, Processing fines and holds for outstanding contract feesDesign graphics for posters and flyers

San Francisco Bay Area

Work independently to create and execute design for all categories of design for brandFeature custom design, under brand name in 2013 fundraiser Fashion ShowCreate fashion illustrations, technical flats, patterns and execution of garments under brand nameDouble production of inventory for client, designer and brand

Apparel Merchandising Design And Textiles, Apparel Design

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Art/Art Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Basketball