Technical Designer with over 15 years of experience in the Mens and Womens markets, including 10 years in the NYC industry.Experienced in a variety of categories, including active, ready-to-wear, cut & sew, couture. Experienced in conducting fittings (missy, plus, petite, men), relaying comments to overseas vendors using strong visuals/minimal words, building and establishing grade rules, building & maintaining strong relationships with clients and international vendors. Adept at evaluating current processes/gaps and providing suggestions for stronger solutions to maximize efficiency. Frequent travel to Asia to brainstorm new products/processes with overseas vendors.Extremely passionate about responsible practices, sustainable fashion, and the activewear industry. Eager to learn more about 3D fashion (Optitex, Browzwear, etc) & have more exposure to pattern-making software in the workplace, such as Gerber/Lectra/Accumark.Digital portfolio available upon request.