Dawn Kelter

Experience

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  Dickens

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Head Waitress

  *Trained new wait staff. *Provided efficient and timely service to restaurant patrons.*Organized, prepped and cleaned service areas and salad station.*Worked the lunch shift and large parties independently.*Poured beverages and backed bartender when necessary.

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  Calvin Klein

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2010

  Technical Designer

  *Worked with designers to ensure the proper execution of all garments.*Conducted all missy, petitte and plus fitings.*Recorded specifications of samples.*Created construction sketches and development/production tech packs for factories.*Created sketches to facilitate factories understanding of pattern corrections.*Corresponded with overseas factories in reference to the fit/TOP approval of garments.*Tracked sample sending, receiving and aprovals.*Scheduled fittings and organized lineup of items to be fit.*Created development tech packs for overseas factories.*Updated design sketches. Show less

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  Lauren By Ralph Lauren

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Technical Designer

  *Created development/production tech packs & construction sketches for overseas factories.*Worked with designers to ensure the proper execution of all garments.*Conducted all missy fittings.*Corrected patterns & created sketches to aid factories in sample making & pattern corrections.*Corresponded with overseas factories in reference to fit/PP approval of garments.*Created/updated grade rules.*Measured and recorded specifications of samples.*Tracked sample sending, receiving and approvals. Show less

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  Notations

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  Sr. Technical Designer

  *Conducted missy, petite and plus fittings while working with patternmakers on corrections.*Worked with in house patternmakers to develop fits for in house fittings.*Coordinated patternmaker work load between NY and PA offices.*Requested fabrics for in house sample making.*Advised correct layout of prints and fabric yields to domestic and overseas factories.*Released final tech packs to overseas and domestic factories stating construction, specs and layouts.*Determined yield per garment and per dozen in development stage.*Created development/production tech packs & construction sketches for overseas factories.*Corresponded with overseas factories in reference to fit comments/PP approval of garments. Show less

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  Sweet Dream Cake Pops

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

  Co-Owner

  *Sold goods weekly to coffee shops throughout NYC. *Created recipes & baked all products.*Packaged and delivered goods.*Performed inventory of all supplies weekly. *Corresponded with customers and event planners to create new orders.*Designed all company logos. Brand identification.*Focus group leader.

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  Nualime

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  Technical Design & Production Manager

  *Conducted all missy fittings.*Created tech packs for all styles.*Advised all fit comments to patternmakers for all fit corrections and initial style development.*Worked with owner/designer create new styles.*Consulted on fabric choices and color matching.*Created construction details for all styles.*Worked with marker room on grade for all patterns.*Followed all styles from development to bulk shipment.*Worked with factories in association with bulk product to resolve any and all issues. *Tested all fabrics for shrinkage and colorfastness.*Advised on costing.*Figured out fabric yields. Show less

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  The Cafe @ Spin

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Manager

  *Managed day to day tasks; including a team of 4 people.*Composed weekly schedules.*Took inventory of goods and placed new orders.*Corresponded with vendors and advised on any issues.*Created recipes for weekly salads.*Key holder with bank account access.*Conducted interviews and hired new staff.*Performed barista tasks when necessary. Brew pour-over coffee, steep tea, serve sandwiches and pastry, handle cash, open and close the café, casual table service, kept up with safety and food protection standards, stocked items and rotated as first in first out. Show less

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  NYC Alliance

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Freelance Technical Designer - Development
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  Paras Designs

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Technical Designer

  Technical Designer (Sportswear, Casual, Workwear, Denim, Tencel, Flannel, Tops, Jeans)*Conducted missy, petite & plus fittings on in house models. *Worked with design/sales to create development tech packs.*Released final tech packs to overseas factories stating construction, specs and layouts.*Created fashion & construction sketches.*Corresponded with overseas factories in reference to fit/PP/TOP approval of garments.*Recolored garment images for ads using Photoshop.*Tracked sample sending, receiving and approvals. Show less

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  Highlife LLC / Reebok

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  Technical Designer

  Technical Designer (Athleisure, Leggings, Tops, Shorts, Leotards, Sports Bras, Hoodies, Zip Jackets)• Conducted missy & plus fittings on in house models, dress forms & self.• Arranged PP fittings on in house model.• Reviewed full size sets of PP & TOP.• Finished all workload under the allotted time. • Corresponded with overseas factories over fit/PP/TOP samples.• Decided which repeat bodies can have fits waived. • Organized the sample closet. Organized a sample giveaway for the team.• Tracked samples & alerted team on delays.• Worked with design, production & development on all updates, new styles & changes. • Reviewed trim for approval. Show less

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  Highlife LLC / Gaiam x Jessica Biel

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Technical Designer
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  IVL Collective

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Head Technical Designer

  •Arranged, set up for and conducted missy fittings on a live model and on self.•Created the graded spec for all styles and received size sets to confirm any altered grades.•Developed construction detail images and documents for international vendors better understanding.•Reviewed all all proto, fit, PP and TOP samples and communicated revisions to vendors.•Held occasional reviews with vendors and patternmakers to discuss difficult styles or issues.•Compiled a chart of dates surrounding sample approval and chased for late submits.•Built all libraries and tech packs within a new PLM system.•Created fit and construction standards/blocks for consistency across categories.•Drew sketches/CADs and created development tech packs in the absence of a designer. Show less

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  FILA

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Freelance Sr. Technical Designer

  •Conducted missy & plus fittings on models virtually & on dress forms.•Attended virtual company meetings & informed on any delays of issues.•Conducted daily meetings with the associate TD regarding her in house pattern corrections.•Reviewed the spec, construction and workmanship of all samples.•Attended design handoff reviews and created development specs following bra standard.•Corresponded with overseas factories regarding fit and construction. Before giving final approval.

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  Soybu/Studio Ray

  Feb 2023 - now

  Sr. Technical Designer