Nancy Nevill

Experience

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  Nike

  Jul 1983 - Oct 2005

  Research, develop, and commercialize new fabrics and trims.Identify and resolve problems regarding fit, marketability, manufacturing, and pricing.Prepare and maintain bill of materials, spec sheets, and graphic information.Recognize potential margin problems or material issues and offer solutions to maximize profitability.Organize and prioritize projects under tight deadlines.Work on Ad Hoc projects and reports to improve the department efficiency.Mentor and train new team members. Show less

  • Senior Apparel Product Developer

    May 1995 - Oct 2005

  • Apparel Sample Room Manager

    Mar 1988 - May 1995

  • Apparel Pattern Maker

    Jul 1985 - Mar 1988

  • Sewing Lead

    Jul 1983 - Jul 1985
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  Non profit dance and theater groups

  Jul 1995 - Sept 2017

  Volunteer Costume Designer

  Costume design, patternmaking, and sewing for schools including The International School, Northwest Chinese Academy, Pacific Festival Ballet, and Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.

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  Fjord, Ltd.

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2010

  Garment Factory Engineer

  Prepare and maintain costing and price information for hundreds of styles annually.Increase profits and plant efficiency by performing time studies and improving sewing and cutting methods.Manage new products and prototype development.Engineer the production process and product flow for hundreds of styles annually.Identify and resolve manufacturing problems.Communicate with customers and sub-contractors to make sure products are manufactured exactly to spec and shipped on time. Show less

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  Columbia Sportswear Company

  Oct 2010 - now

  Identify and prevent quality issues by reviewing new garment designs and recommending changes to ensure optimal quality and bulk manufacturing feasibility.Coach the product creation teams on factory manufacturing processes and product testing requirements.Present new product technologies using Microsoft PowerPoint, technical manuals, and hands on demonstrations.Create and maintain Global Brand Quality Manuals and Technical Bulletins which provide guidance on quality standards and requirements.Evaluate and resolve product quality issues by analyzing the root cause and creating a corrective action plan to meet quality and compliance standards. Show less Manage the direct development of new outerwear and sportswear styles.Travel to overseas factories for on-site development of critical and quick turn styles.Provide accurate cost estimates for new designs and offer solutions to improve profitability. Analyze design lines and features to make sure every style is feasible for bulk production.Prepare and maintain bills of materials, technical sketches, and manufacturing instructions.Attend training and vendor presentations to stay current on industry technologies and market trends.Organize and lead style reviews and fit sessions, including documenting and communicating revisions to factories and cross functional team members. Show less

  • Apparel Quality Engineer

    Jul 2015 - now

  • Senior Apparel Product Engineer

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2015