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Austin, Texas

Alameda, California

Vancouver, British Columbia

Columbus, Ohio Area

Created standard cross-functional communication within the female category leads. Partnered with design and merchandisers in an effort to improve initial tech packs which resulted in improved 1st samples w/ reduced overdevelopment.Mentored and developed technical design staffPartnered with merchants to reduce millions of dollars of liability fabrics and.

Sandpoint Idaho

Established measurement/fit standards utilized in the NY development office and Sandpoint pre-production office.Implemented category fit blocks Created organizational chart with focus on efficient restructuring, optimizing bench strength and reducing inefficienciesIncorporated process alignment through travel to NY design office, HK office and factory.

Greater New York City Area

Manager Technical Design Men's/Women's Woven/Knitwear/SweatersEstablish fit standard via male/female fit models, measurements, model forms and slopersImplement/manage fit/construction standards via partnerships w/ Hong Kong/India/Bangladesh/Caribbean offices including seasonal factory visits. Organize and manage weekly fit sessions prioritized by ex.

Initiate seasonal development spec's for men's purple label knitwear/collection working closely w/design.Create database on PDM system including grading standards, sloper specificationsManage weekly fit sessions and communicate corrections to factoriesFormulate production calendar to ensure fit approval dates are maintainedInitiate development samples.

Developed "Real Clothes" women's private label woven line increasing sales from 40mil to 60mil in annual sales.Managed/developed high trend contemporary women's 5/48 woven/knitwear line; additionally noted for crating the "best fitting pant" by Sak's retail.Communicated daily fit comments/corrections to domestic/overseas factories via Style Manager/e-mail.

Womenswear/CollectionFit garments through all phases of production; wrote specs; developed technical design/flats.Corrected patterns to ensure accurate fit of tailored garments and communicate w/corrections to factories.

Greater New York City Area

- Clients included: Chaus Knitwear, Averix (Men's and Women's), Federated I.N.C, Style & Co, Chaps Ralph Lauren (Menswear), Harold's. - Kyle Kennedy INC: Designed/merchandised and produced seasonal collection of women's sportswear, eveningwear and knitwear.