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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEIndependent contractors for various high-end companies Street Address .2022 to 07.2024Ramy Brook LLC New York May 2020 to June 2022Sr. Technical Designer- Mid Manager Womens Wear, Blouses, Bottoms, Jumpsuits, Outerwear, Suiting, Seasonal Swimwear and CoverupsCollaborate with design and Production VP and achieve and maintain the products estheticsFit on live model of product to achieve proper fit and construction using various techniques.Multi- tasking a variety of projectsOverview Overseas and Domestic vendors to ensure product quality is metManage the vendors samples to ensure corrections were applied in producing a well-balanced and fashion forward styleCreate and maintain the status report up to date to ensure delivery is metAttend weekly status meeting with Production VP to evaluate WIP (Work in Progress)Collectively could work under high pressureEnsure comments to the Agent/ Vendors in timely mannerDemonstrate intensive technical and pattern-making skills to receive a well-balanced and proportional garmentsIncrease sales thru styling fit while maintaining companys image.Educate Vendors on the usage on the usage of technology self-service optionsBuild relationship with vendors by sharing product technical knowledge to improve product fit while maintaining estheticsIndependent contractors for various high-end companiesGiii - Tommy Hilfiger New York, NY October 2015 to August 2018Sr. Technical Designer Mid Manager for Womens Sportswear and Denim Jackets and Bottom,Touch Base with technical design team & assistant production to ensure the proper direction is given to factoriesBuild standard blocks in accordance with companys image to maintain consistency of fit and constructionLead and conduct fittings on live models with the collaboration of Design and ProductionCollaborate on Design handoffs for seasons development and aesthetics of the productObtain a high level of pattern-making skills, knowledge of proportions, garment balance and construction appropriate to the product fit and aestheticCommunicate with agent, vendors to ensure the proper fit is being executedTravel domestic and overseas to mainstream the fit, establish companies process and proceduresWork in high pressure atmosphere within a high level of workload, and deadlinesInteract and manage multiple cross-function projectsManage and mentor technical design staff and/or assistance, interns by identifying their weaknesses and strengths.Demonstrate administrative skills to achieve a professional atmosphere and good work ethicsImplement the usage of the status report to ensure the tracking of garments and meet deadlinesSuccessfully increase sales profits while maintaining Tommys ImageGaran Inc. - New York, NY July 2013 to October 2015Sr. Technical Design / Head Maternity Pattern-Maker for Great Expectations for Womens Division, Woven & Knits Tops and Dresses, Denim bottomsDevelop a successful stared up Maternity BrandManage and mentor Technical Designers and AssociateDevelopment of 1st Pattern thru productionInstruct the vendors with garment construction and fit, patternmakingMaintain brand integrity throughout fit, upholding construction standards, sizing and stylingManages the measuring and preparation of samples from development thru productionConduct fit evaluation sessions on live models to analyze balance proportion of fitDocument and deliver clear communication thru comments / specs/ diagrams/ photo/ submit corrections on GerberRecommendation of garment construction and fit to continually improve and produce best results of brand.Strong organizational skillsSolution-oriented and exceptional problem-solving techniquesFollow up on email from domestic to overseasEnsure seasonal deadlines are metTrack and maintain workflow and workload of own productIndependent contractors for various high-end companiesNordstrom NPG Seattle, WA August 2007-October 2009Product Development for Womens Division, Classique Entier and Tesori brand Woven Tops, Woven Bottoms, Evening Designer Collection, SuitingCollaborated regarding trends, new construction methods and techniques of styling and new fabricationsInterpreted designers sketch information into accurate and reproducible spec packagesInitial construction and development of 1st proto thru technical process up to productionInterpreted Design vision, new trends and or shapes using draping and pattern makingMaintained consistent Quality Size and Fit StandardsAchieved due dates established by brand calendarResponsible in maintaining blocks developed from best sellers up to dateLead meetings to improve the product to adhere to better fit and construction methodsWorked closely with production in developing a strategy for producing at a higher level of product qualityReviewed market trends and explore with design and merchandizing unique styles setting our product apart from other companies.Tommy Hilfiger - New York, NY July 2006 - August 2007Senior Technical Designer for H Line Woven Bottoms Sportswear, Woven Tops, Bottoms, Denim, Outerwear, Suiting, SwimwearOversaw team in the development of a new product thru technical packages submitted overseasConducted fittings throughout production stages of garments adopted.Communicated with oversee agents and their vendors to insure the proper development of a well-fitted and stylized garment.Insured the promptness of technical instructions given to the vendors to maintain delivery deadlines.Implemented new procedures in our Hong Kong officesDeveloped Illustration library for new silhouettes and trends of garments bought from EuropeTrained technical designer Associates, freelance and intern staff according to Tommy Hilfiger StandardsWork closely with Design in maintaining a consistent fit and proper constructionPossess strong technical knowledge and pattern making skillsMaintain and update status reports to ensure the samples are submitted within a timely mannerNautica Inc. - division of Vanity Fair, New York NY August 2003- July 2006Technical Designer for Mens Woven Bottoms, Denim, Active wear Competition, SwimwearInterpreted Designers vision: new trends and or shapes using draping and patternmakingCollaborated with design regarding textiles reactions for fit and all treatments requiredInterpreted sketches into an accurate and reproducible spec packageDeveloped accurate product specifications within calendar deadlinesEvaluated samples and communicate changes to external vendorsWorked with Brand Team, Sourcing and QA to ensure compliance to Nautica standardsMentored associate and intern technical designersUpdated block yearly in accordance to design and merchandising specificationsTraveled overseas for training of companys process and procedureCalvin Klein Jeans - New York, NY August 2000 - August 2003Senior Technical Designer Juniors, Womens and Mens division, Jeans Bottoms, Dresses, Tops,Outerwear, Denim and Woven, Knits: Bottoms, Tops, and DressedInitiated the development of technical packages which includes specs, construction, pattern correction diagrams, and style description.Worked closely with Design and Merchandising group on development of new season line.Coordinated fitting according to garments received from overseas officesUpdated blocks to maintain the integrity of the productCalculated the stretchable on each fit per style according to the lycra or Spandex percentage included on fabric contentWork with factory to estimate the temperature and shrinkage factor for each wash established by designMentor Technical designer in my team to strengthen their skill setsWork well under pressure and am highly focusedExcellent verbal, illustration and intense pattern- making skillsReview Graded nest for accuracy within each size rangeEDUCATION:El Centro College, Dallas, TXAAS Fashion Design in Apparel and Patternmaking May 1993SKILLS:Word, Excel, Power Point, Web PDM, PLM, Flex PLM, Centric 8, Momentis, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Illustrator CS 4/5/6Strong Draping and Patternmaking for development and production, Gerber Patternmaking Program |
