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Leah Hoffman

Leah Hoffman

Retail Sales Associate / Stylist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Design & Program Management

  • Education

    • American InterContinental University - London

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      Study Abroad - Summer 2012 Fashion Design

      Activities and Societies: Courses: Accessory Design, Millinery, & Trend Development

    • University of Wisconsin-Stout

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Apparel Design and Development Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Silhouettes Fashion Show Committee, Resident Advisor, Residence Hall Association, & Hall Events Committee

  • Experience

    • ANN INC. - Ann Taylor LOFT

      May 2010 - Sept 2011
      Retail Sales Associate / Stylist

      • Assisted customers in finding apparel that fits their needs• Fashioned outfits based on current seasonal trends & fit• Reputation for being positive, honest, & personable

    • University of Wisconsin-Stout

      Sept 2010 - May 2013
      Teaching Assistant & Lab Supervisor

      • Assisted faculty members with exams, grading, & material preparation• Supervised sewing lab for apparel department studentsTeaching Assistant for the following courses: - Advanced and Beginning Patternmaking - Garment Construction - Textiles - Textile Evaluation - Cut & Sew Knits

    • Target

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Apparel and Accessories Technical Design Intern - Big Boy Big Girl

      • Execute brand analysis project on school uniforms• Optimized project results by utilizing cross functional partners• Prepared and ran wear test, focus groups, and competitor comparison

    • Target

      Jul 2013 - May 2015
      Assistant Technical Designer - Newborn Infant Toddler Apparel

      • Assisted team on workload to achieve key calendar dates• Supported Newborn Infant Toddler Technical Team• Effectively communicated fit clarity & garment intent with overseas vendors• Collaborated with design to determine fit & aesthetic details• Analyzed & researched market trends• Experienced in swim, outerwear, & infant toddler boy, girl, & newborn product• Collaborated on various projects to ensure size & fit consistency• Brands supported: Genuine Kids, Cherokee, and Circo• Managed execution of product development packets & sample evaluations Show less

    • Stitch Fix

      Jun 2015 - Oct 2023

      • Supported total Merchandising team consisting of 150+ team members (US & UK)• Organized timelines, project teams, & created change management plans • Provided centralized project updates to stakeholders about strategy, progress, & risksSupported 3 key areas of process & system improvements, technical strategy, & employee growth & development• Co-led programming including annual Merchandising Summit & MerchYOU onboarding program for entry level Buying Coordinators• Built & successfully launched company’s intranet site in new software platform Show less • Managed knit tops, dresses, & sweaters product categories with 2 direct reports• Owned approx. 60-80 new styles per season from development to production• Traveled to India & Hong Kong to onboard new vendors & visited existing vendors• Elected as team Super User for implementation of Centric PLM system• Launched activewear brand as lead technical design partner from ideation to release• Partnered with Data Science team to develop & improve fit algorithms tools• Utilized client feedback to improve product fit metrics & provide quality & construction update recommendations Show less

      • Merchandise Enablement Associate Program Manager

        Nov 2021 - Oct 2023

      • Senior Technical Designer - Women's Exclusive Brands

        Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

      • Associate Technical Designer - Women's Exclusive Brands

        Sept 2016 - Nov 2018

      • Assistant Technical Designer - Women's Exclusive Brands

        Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leah Hoffman
      1st Place - Concept to Consumer Design Competition (2012) American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists AATCC received 34 entries from 13 colleges and universities for its eighth annual design competition. This year’s theme, Birds of a Feather Walk Together, presented students with a real-world design scenario to create original active wear designs for 50-65 year old females for their daily walking routine.The color palette for the collections was to include a combination of 9 colors and students were also asked to incorporate a bird design element in at least one design.
    • Awarded to Leah Hoffman
      Best Achievement in Technical Fit & Pattern (2013) Silhouettes Fashion Show - University of Wisconsin Stout Awarded to the senior collection that exemplifies garments that show outstanding accomplishments in patternmaking & fit
    • Awarded to Leah Hoffman
      Most Marketable Collection (2013) Silhouettes Fashion Show - University of Wisconsin Stout Awarded to the senior collection that examplfies the most marketable charactericstics through collection cohesiveness, mass-market appeal, & trend-forward design.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Family Sponsor

      Issued by Adopt A Family Foundation on Dec 2014
      Adopt A Family FoundationAssociated with Leah Hoffman

    • Gift Wrapping Kit Volunteer

      Issued by The Salvation Army on Dec 2014
      The Salvation ArmyAssociated with Leah Hoffman

    • Warehouse Volunteer

      Issued by Second Harvest Heartland on Sept 2014
      Second Harvest HeartlandAssociated with Leah Hoffman

    • Food Packaging Volunteer

      Issued by Feed My Starving Children on Nov 2013
      Feed My Starving ChildrenAssociated with Leah Hoffman