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QUALIFICATIONS: -extensive experience with product development, design, size/fit/grading, spec development, woven & knit fabrics, technical performance commodities, men's wear & ladies wear -experience with all major apparel commodities and accessories, junior wear, plus sizing, maternity wear and children's wear -overseas and domestic vendor communications, and costing -detailed knowledge of flat hand pattern making and alterations, garment construction sequences -experienced management maintaining product/design development calendar lead times for trims, fabric, product and sourcing -computer proficient with many software applications and programs -skilled with adobe illustrator -proficient in market research and trends relevant to brands, commodities and demographics CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Project Development: -engineered: back posture correction undergarment and barre workout slipper shoe (hand pattern, proto-typed to production) -resolved major fit obstacles for a cycling company: jackets and sleeves -engineered a running skirt with a "trap door" built into running short (function & performance) -collaborated with business audiences for re-design in men's and ladies outerwear -created new grade rules, design silhouette's, size and fit standards, fabrics, trims, spec package format and vendor communications -revised size and fit standards for men's and ladies outerwear, maternity wear, ladies wear and junior sleepwear -improved overall garment construction, sewing sequences, overall execution and delivery -ensured all prototypes and other development tasks were on schedule and within the deadlines outlined on the seasonal calendar -evaluated, defined and implemented new processes for improved critical paths, shortened lead times, and enhanced service and communication both internally and externally Creative Problem Solving: -resolved product issues through consumer testing, wear testing, store audits, vendor audits, market research -drafted flat hand patterns, cut and sewn proto-types in house to be sent to overseas vendors for visual reference and application Process Improvement: -aided in the development of a new departmental procedures manual -created a size and fit library, pattern library and spec package templates for men's and ladies wear -improved vendor communications, execution and delivery of proto-types Reporting: -researched, and documented size and fit issues, aspects of sales, testing protocols and facilitated enhanced service and communication both internally and externally -created and implemented all necessary procedures for improved production efforts, strategies, which improved sales and profitability -managed maintenance of up to date fabric specification records for each category and assured compliance to testing protocols -weekly meetings with buyers to resolve pertinent retail issues with commodities and vendor challenges
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