Digital pattern services for the apparel industry. Samples and small batch production sewn ethically in the USA.-Provides digital pattern services, developmental samples, andpre-production materials for the apparel and sewn product industry.-Connects Chicago-local manufacturing providers with emergingdesigners for small to medium batch production projects.-Services include: Pattern making, digitizing, grading, tech packcreation, efficiency and yield calculations, marking making / plotting,design consultation, and production management.

[Business of Fashion "Steps to Production"]January 30, 2021-One of the most important steps to success can be having a good handle on the steps and detailsinvolved in getting a garment ready for production. Materials sourcing, patternmaking, prototyping…how do you know what you need for each step? And how do you know when you’re ready?[Costume x Fashion: A Cross-Training Roundtable]Oct 9, 2020-To start conversation around how the fields of Fashion and Costume are similar,illuminate differences in priority and process in production, as well as spotlight projectmanagement processes.

-Collaborated closely with the Creative Director and Lead Designer toproduce wholesale collections with 8-10 deliveries throughout the year.-Developed customized grade and fit standards for the Suki + Solaineclient.-Vetted and trained new team members in the production department.-Created and maintained a digital pattern library of over 500 workingdesigns over the course of 13 collections.

-Produced patterns, first samples, final samples, and production quantities for the Spring 2014 and Fall 2014 RTW lines.-Implemented timely production schedules to meet project goals and deadlines.-Offered thoughtful suggestions on production schedule feasibility.-Supervised production in house and at factory.

Marketing Assistance, Product Research & Development, Quality Control, Bookkeeping, Administrative Assistance, & Project Management.-Monitored Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable transactions.-Provided departmental sales data summaries to higher management officers.-Managed data entry utilizing Small Business Accounting Software QuickBooks.-Attended phone lines while providing personalized customer care. Offered considerate problem solving solutions when applicable.-Coordinated inventory supply and product sourcing.-Implemented organizational systems to meet the demands of the job.-Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for in-office use as well as for international plastic production applications.-Initiated Accounts Receivable collection procedures.-Directed purchase order processing including shipping/receiving for domestic and international shipments.-Scheduled travel itineraries and exhibit arrangements for company representatives.-Oversaw incoming product Quality Control.

-Fulfilled brand responsibilities as a representative of the BCBG MAXAZRIA image.-Ensured customers had a rewarding and knowledgeable experience to ensure customer satisfaction resulted in repeated return visits.-Engaged customers within a dynamic selling environment where fashion intuition and selling strengths contribute to individual, department, and store success.-Committed to an outstanding customer service experience while meeting hourly selling standards.-Provided superior product knowledge to customers through a personal love of the brand!

Quality Assurance Team Member (summers of 2005, 2006, & 2007):-Responsible for all levels of quality control/quality assurance within my product jurisdiction. -Monitored physical abnormalities, color variations, material impurities, and sterility levels for laboratory purpose. -Worked closely with production and shipping departments to enforce exceptional product standards. Product Research & Development Assistant (summer 2007):-Communicated with design engineers and R&D during product prototype development.-Under the supervision of INSOECO, Inc., a specialty engineering company, fabricated necessary components for prototype development.Marketing Assistant (summer 2008):-Researched potential suppliers.-Collected estimates from competing suppliers and requested product samples for marketing potential and evaluation.-Applied for company membership to promotional product events.-Coordinated company trade show calendars.-Researched, designed, and assembled valuable promotional equipment for trade show events.