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Susan Rome-Turpin

Susan Rome-Turpin

Assitant Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner SRDesignworks: Freelance Fashion Designer, Technical Designer, Patternmaker, and Fashion Illustrator

  • Education

    • LATTC Los Angeles

      1973 - 1975
      A.A. Fashion Design Honor Roll

      Activities and Societies: Portfolio Scholarship Contest Winner

    • Pasadena City College

      -
      Fashion Illustration, Textile Design ,Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

  • Experience

    • Jenelle of California

      Jan 1976 - Apr 1977
      Assitant Designer

      Assistant designer, responsible for pattern development, supervised sample makers, pattern graders, created spec sheets and line lists.

    • Robes of California

      May 1977 - Aug 1979
      Designer

      Designer and patternmaker for women's robes and lounge wear, supervised samples, fittings, made all fitting corrections for production patterns, developed spec sheets, line lists and approved all grading and prototype samples.

    • Rojas y Rome

      Jun 1980 - Nov 1984
      Designer/Co-owner

      Designed and supervised production for men's and women's resort wear.

    • El Buen Gusto

      Jun 1980 - Nov 1984
      Business Owner

      Designed and manufactured school uniforms, boys, girls and teens. Responsible for all phases from design thru production.

    • Ocean Pacific Kidswear

      Jan 1985 - Jun 1986
      Designer

      Designer/Merchandiser for boys and young men's sportswear division. Supervised pattern makers, sample makers, fittings. Approved grading, Tech packs, and TOP samples.

    • Tierra Sol

      Jun 1986 - Jan 1992
      Designer/Partner

      CEO, Director of Design and Merchandising for Men' and Missy Contemporary casual resort wear.

    • Shirleyof Holywood/Intimate Attitudes

      Feb 1992 - now
      Fashion Designer Intimate Apparel

      Creative and technical designer, responsible for product development of Contemporary and Plus Size Lingerie, including all phases from concept thru tech pack and TOP samples.

    • SRDesignworks

      Mar 2008 - now
      Owner

      Freelance fashion design services, focusing on the creation and growth of domestic apparel manufacturing companies and helping motivated fashion designers make their dreams a reality.

    • Deja Soleil Swimwear

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Freelance Patternmaker

    • Beach Bunny Swimwear

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Freelance Patternmaker

    • JL Intimates

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
      Freelance Designer and CAD Artist

    • Pepper Swimwear

      Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
      Freelance Technical Designer, Patternmaker, and CAD Artist

      Technical Designer, responsible for pattern development, fit corrections, CAD illustrations, tech pack sewing instruction and measurement specifications, pattern grading, and sample development.

    • PKMAKS

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
      Freelance CAD Illustrator

      CAD Illustrator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Illustrator for Fashion Design: Creating Brushes

      Lynda.com
      Jan 2014

    • Photoshop for Fashion Design: Rendering Techniques

      Lynda.com
      Jan 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • Teaching Techniques: Developing Curriculum

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Illustrator for Fashion Design: Drawing Flats

      Lynda.com
      Dec 2013
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Apprenticeship Mentor

      Issued by Chaffey College Fashion Dept on Mar 2012
      Chaffey College Fashion DeptAssociated with Susan Rome-Turpin