Experience

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  Guess?, inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Technical designer
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  Bcbgmaxazriagroup

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Technical designer
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  Juicy couture

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Technical designer
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  Chico's fas, inc.

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2017

  Technical designer

  11/2010-11/2017Technical DesignerChicos Fas, Fort Myers, FLImproved knits and woven tops adoption ratio 50% by partnering with cross functionalteams and factories on desired aesthetic.Interface with Product Development & Design and Sourcing teams to ensure alldeadlines are met.Made appropriate recommendations in collaboration with peer teams on matterspertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit,balance, and overall quality of garments.Conducted weekly production fittings and attend weekly calendar meetings to gaincross functional alignment as needed to approve fit, and construction of garments withindevelopment and production timelines, aligned with of design and merchandisingteams.Utilize software, digital photos, digital videos and technical sketches to communicatewith global vendor partners.Attended fittings, documented comments for changes and sent final corrections tovendors. Show less

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  Boston proper

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2021

  Technical designer

  2/2018- 12/2021Technical DesignerReduced fit customer returns by 50% by staying tuned in with customer feedback,customer purchasing history and customer fit QC reports.Managed women's travel and active wear categories from conception to productionAttended fittings, documented comments for changes and sent final corrections tovendors.Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility. Show less

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  Matilda jane clothing

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Technical designer

  12/2021- 12/2022Technical DesignerMatilda Jane Clothing, Fort Myers, FLReduced fit sample submits to two samples (1st fit & PP approved) This reduced cost andmaintained on time bulk delivery.Utilize software, digital photos, digital videos and technical sketches to communicatingwith global vendor partners.Managed all women's categories from conception to production.Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs.Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.Prepared Tech Packs for prototypes and communicated desired silhouette, design/fabricdrape and aesthetic construction for optimum design execution, best fabric yield toimprove cost and achieve design aesthetics.Attended fittings, documented comments for changes and sent final corrections tovendors.Maintained fit consistency across all brand items. Show less