Julette Barker-Silvera

Experience

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  Oxford Apparel (Acquired by LF Distribution Holding)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Senior Technical Designer

  ● Directed strategic business positioning for the Technical Design Department covering initial set-up and development, staffing, procedures and processes in partnership with Creative Design and Production divisions. ● Established and managed libraries for construction, measurement methodologies, grade rules, patterns, and sketches for multiple categories including suits, suit separates, blazers, jackets, outerwear, tops, bottoms, dresses, shirts, knits, and sweaters. ● Led technical design staff activities and supervised patternmakers for development of first patterns while ensuring critical deadlines were consistently met.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Designed and managed computerized specification packages ensuring quality, cost-control, and on-time delivery.● Successfully achieved approval by one in Men and Boys’ suit separates. Show less

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  LF Distribution Holding/Oxford Apparel

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Product Development Manager and Senior Technical Designer

  ● Provided strategic leadership of a global staff in product development processes in areas of business planning, production, analysis of market trends, and supply chain logistics. ● Conducted weekly live model fit sessions with merchandising and production teams to ensure correct fit and quality construction is in line with brand standards. ● Approved pre-production samples for each private label account and graded size set samples for Target as a Target Accredited Business Partner Fit Engineer (ABPFE).KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Successfully achieved standards for major accounts including Macys, Target, Amazon, Kohls, Orvis, Casual Male, Oxford Golf, Costco and Converse and for the INC, Alfani, Tasso Elba, Philip Lim, Merona, Cherokee and Croft & Barrow labels.● Improved fit and quality standards by 100% by conducting yearly on-site fit and quality training for the overseas technical teams and technical and quality managers within vendor factories.● Traveled to East Asia offices and factories to resolve production issues and conducted training for spec technicians and quality control staff to enhance overall processes. Show less

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  Railhead Jerk Restaurant

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Operations Director and Head Chef

  ● Led all aspects of business operations from the ground up by conceptualizing a vision and defining standards for a first of its kind restaurant featuring Jamaican cuisine. ● Served as Head Chef and designed and developed menu items while delivering staff training on Jamaican cooking techniques and cultural practices. ● Created restaurant theme and utilized knowledge of marketing strategy to promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with superior guest service and experience.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Maintained consistently high ratings between 4.4 and 5.0 with Facebook, Yelp, Trip Advisory, and Google reviews due to strategic operational efforts.● Operational efforts resulted in developing repeat clientele and new clients due to positive reputation and strategic business initiatives. Show less

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  JBW Consulting

  Sept 2016 - now

  Product Development and Technical Design Consultant

  ● Deliver expertise in product and technical design package development and patternmaking for a diverse clientele within the apparel industry. ● Assist clients with all aspects of development and design business including product planning, strategy, trend analysis, and execution. ● Provide consultation on quality and inventory control, technical packages, vendor management, logistics, and cost control with a solid focus on achieving revenue growth and profit margin. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Consistently demonstrate innovation, partnership building, and collaboration to meet business objectives.● Display business and industry intelligence and a strategic mindset for ensuring clients achieve long-term goals. Show less