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Orono, Me, Us

Orono, Me, Us

Leadership role directing and overseeing all aspects of textile engineering in the newly established Advance Structures Composite Center's (ASCC) state-of-the-art textile laboratory as well as identify industrial partners in the composites industry. Manages a team of highly skilled PhD Engineers and Textile Scientists creating advanced resins, knits, wovens, and extruded bio-synthetic fibers, moving beyond consumer product industries focusing on industrial applications. Oversee the development and execution of strategic initiatives, manage resources and budgets, and deliver research outcomes on time. Combines technical leadership, program management, and collaboration to drive innovation and position the ASCC as a leader in textile and composite material advancements for defense and industrial applications located in North Eastern US.

Sustainability focused. Regenerate textile and garment deadstock and/or waste into usable, durable carbon-reduced textiles without the use of water, dyes, or chemicals by way of needle punch patent-pending technology. The manufacturing process uses clean electric energy without limitation to the fiber content or fabric construction. The business model is set up for wearable repair, and scalable yardage quantities across many industries including apparel, footwear, automotive, aerospace, home, pet, etc.Made in USA

Scranton, Pa, Us

Kept a pulse and reported on industry trends including sustainability, biosynthetics, and circularity. Researched and developed a patented antimicrobial topical product. Demonstrated sound understanding of fabric research and developments, acted as an advisor with leads and prospects. Focal contact for all new fabrications while collaborating with supply chains, global brands, and start-up companies. Appointed leader on internal sustainability board.

Scranton, Pa, Us

Technical advisor for fabric development using X-Static (r) technologies while working side by side with account managers. Recommends commercialization pathways and project manages the customer development process by working as the intermediary between commercial, technical and mill teams. Proactively recommends strategies and solutions to meet customer needs. Builds strong working relationships with design, development and technical communities within customers/Brands. Ensures customer needs and timelines are clearly communicated through all internal teams, innovation and development process is followed, and fabric is engineered and certified to meet the specifications of both Noble, and its brand partner.

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Innovate, research, develop wearable technologies and performance fabrics for Golf apparel including base and mid layers and outerwear. Partner with supply chain to ensure that deliverables include high value, on time delivery and meet CPG product specifications. Establish internal fabric development process improvement to improve efficiency and documentation.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Research, develop and source performance fabrications for technical outerwear, knits and wovens for Men and Women's apparel. Point of contact for all fabric development and innovation. Manage product testing protocols and compliance, Manage and evaluate color standards. Implement process improvement to streamline sourcing and allow more time for innovation. Team player within supply chain and internal design and product partners.

上海, 上海, Cn

Created test protocols for an array of promotional products, managed the deployment of soft and hard goods testing and evaluated results.Developed Corrective Action Plans as needed.Oversee annual $200,000 testing budget.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Ensured that all raw materials, findings and garments met quality, safety and regulatory requirements for Nordstrom Product Group.Team leader and player in development and production processes of men's, women's and children's apparel.

www.lpfiberware.com Researched color, garment and textile trends; design and manufactured hand woven wearable art. Executed full development of patterns and prototypes to final product. Market and sell clothing and accessories. Sourced fiber and yarn suppliers. Managed inventory and accounts payable and receivable. Sought out patternmaking conference instructor. Received "Best of Show" in Wearable Art 2008

Consulted with owners and executed the design and layout of both sewing and sample rooms. Organized and established fabric library; documentation system for raw material and findings. Conducted new candidate interview process and assessments, established job description matrix.

El Segundo, California, Us

Engineered fabric for multi Billion dollar Barbie doll program. Ensured all products shipped adhered to all safety, quality and conformance internal and Federal and State mandates.Invented patent worthy crimp-able and magnetic fabricNegotiated raw material pricingLaunched $3,000,000 capital expenditure project for Mattel's first ever 2D and 3D CAD software including peripherals. Owned technical aspects of product delivery concurrently with fashion designers, cost engineers,safety engineers, along with product planners.Created and supervised fabric library, developed and supervised excess inventory utilization projects

Supervised 1st inspection line Managed multi cultural union employees. Menswear jackets.

New York, Ny, Us

Executed fit analysis sessions and results reporting, issued pattern grading specifications. Communicated fit issues and specifications with corporate buyers and factories.

Pattern maker, facilitated and supervised domestic production sample making; production coordinator for knit active wear.

Bachelor’S Degree, Consumer And Family Studies Specializing In Apparel And Textiles

Aas, Textile Technology