Experience

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  The mccall pattern company

  Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

  Fabric library coordinator

  Responsible for maintaining library of promotional fabrics and trims.Researched fabrics and trimsPurchased and received fabric and trim orders for catalog photographyCreated promotional materials and developed resource lists

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  Majestic athletic

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Assistant designer/technical designer

  Create direction of licensed cut & sewn team and retail apparel for all major league sports.Developed seasonal line, interpreting trends to related collectionsSourced domestic fabric and trim marketsImplemented and distributed all aspects of the design packApproved and revised all designs, artwork, samples and lab dipsDeveloped library of all samples of team application: embroidery, patches, tackle twill

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  Topsville

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Technical designer/product manager

  Responsible for the overall creation and coordination of all technical and product packages from initial design styling to final production package for branded private label childrenswear manufacturer for Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and JC Penney.Initiated, coordinated and managed detail packages including design, artwork, trims and specs for costing, development and productionInterfaced with designers, artists, sales and productionCreated specs and measured fit and production samplesConducted fit sessions sending samples to customer with fit and construction commentsApproved colors, fabrics and coordinating trimsSourced fabric and trims for in-house samplesAssisted with computerized patternmaking using Lectra Show less

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  Millennium apparel group

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Technical designer

  Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects from development to production for licensed childrens sportswear and outerwear manufacturer for Wal-Mart, Macy’s and various retailers.Initiated, coordinated and managed detail packages including design, artwork, trims and specs for costing, development and productionInterfaced with designers, artists, sales and productionCreated specs and grading for sportswear, outerwear and accessoriesConducted fit sessions sending samples to customer with fit and construction commentsCommunicated with overseas factories regarding construction, spec and art placement issues via email and digital photographyDeveloped standard specs and grading for spec libraryOversaw Assistant Technical Designers and Freelancers Show less

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  The yarn tree

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Spinning and knitting instructor

  Teach three ten-week classes and several weekend workshops in spinning and knitting including the following:Spinning and plying yarn on a drop spindle and a wheel using the woolen and worsted methodCover a variety of fibers and their properties including various wools, alpaca, camel, silk, cashmere and plant fibersFiber preparation techniques including hand carding, drum carding, combing and hacklesSpinning textured and novelty yarns including spiral yarn, boucle, cabled yarn and embellished yarnsDye techniques for raw fiber and spun yarn using Kool-Aid and natural dyesCast-on, knit and bind-off, constructing 2 socks simultaneously Show less

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  Marc ecko enterprise

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Senior technical designer

  Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects from development to production for all men’s product for all three brands – Ecko Unlimited, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, and Holton, as well as several specialty brandsInitiated, coordinated and distributed spec packages including construction detailsCreated specs and grading for all men’s product including denim, wovens, outerwear, sweaters and knits.Conducted fit sessions with designers and production with live fit model.Communicated with overseas factories regarding construction, spec and fit via email, digital photography and Skype sessionsDeveloped patterns to send to factories to correct construction and fit problems.Conducted monthly retail store visits/fittings with live fit model to assess fit and construction quality of retail product.Conducted wash tests on new product development and reported shrinkage Show less

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  The yarn company

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Spinning and knitting instructor

  Teach two eight-week classes and several weekend workshops in spinning and knitting including the following:Spinning and plying yarn on a drop spindle and a wheel using the woolen and worsted methodCover a variety of fibers and their properties including various wools, alpaca, camel, silk, cashmere and plant fibersFiber preparation techniques including hand carding, drum carding, combing and hacklesSpinning textured and novelty yarns including spiral yarn, boucle, cabled yarn and embellished yarnsCast-on, knit and bind-off, constructing 2 socks simultaneously Show less

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  Adjmi apparel group

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Freelance technical designer
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  Pdc

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2013

  Freelance technical designer
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  Dreamwave

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2018

  Head technical designer/patternmaker

  SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNERResponsible for overseeing all technical aspects from development to production for licensed and private label swimwear, Intimates, sleepwear and outerwear manufacturer in childrens, mens, juniors, missy and plus categories for various retailers from mass market to boutique stores.- Create and grade patterns using basic slopers in Optitex. Export graded nests to Illustrator for design to use for art placement. Submit 3D virtual samples using the Optitex 3D module.- Create a library of graded basic sloper patterns for different size ranges from newborn through adult- Oversee technical team- Work with designers during development phase to ensure designs are workable- Create specs, grading and technical sketches - Conduct and advise fittings- Communicate with overseas factories regarding construction, spec and art placement issues via email and digital photography Show less

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  Ralph lauren

  May 2019 - Sept 2020

  Product engineer/technical designer
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  In private

  Dec 2020 - now

  Technical designer
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  In mocean group

  Mar 2022 - now

  Technical designer

  Responsible for all technical aspects from development to production for Ladies and Plus swimwear for Walmart USA and Walmart Canada.- Work with designers during development phase to ensure designs are workable- Create specs, grading and technical sketches for swimwear and cover -ups- Evaluate development and graded nest patterns for workability- Sttich patterns in Browzwear/V-stitcher 3D software for buyer review and to determine accuracy of fit- Create hangtags using Ecoshot for reversible and multi-wear garments Show less