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Apparel Developer
Jun 2017 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Successfully manages and executes all aspects of the apparel development process from concept creation through prototyping to production for Adults, Kids, and Graphics categories. Responsible for management of fit, materials selection, construction and co-creation of tech packs. Supports designing to cost practices and manages T1/factory communication. Delivers on time, in full commercialization-ready garments that meet design briefs, quality standards and margin expectations.
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Bag Technician, Fabricator, Junior Product Developer
Portland, OR
Aug 2013 - May 2017 (3 years 9 months)
Technical soft goods fabrication and development. Assists in product refinement. Develops technical packages and in-house build books.
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Independent Contractor
Self-Employed/Independent Contractor [Portland
Portland, OR
Jul 2012 - May 2017 (4 years 10 months)
Softgoods product design, consulting, and gallery show fabricator. Each project is unique and requires developing new skillets. Projects entail either group collaboration or independent problem solving, quick thinking, time sensitive deadlines, and high pressure stakes.
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Head of Production, Men's Accessories Fabricator
Portland, OR
Jul 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 5 months)
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Designer
JaySquared
New York, NY
Feb 2007 - Aug 2011 (4 years 6 months)
Custom built bags and accessories influenced by folk, indie rock subculture. Integrated old music equipment into each design and up-cycled into sentimental keepsakes for live music fans.
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Intern
Burlington, VT
May 2005 - Aug 2005 (3 months)
Intern in support of glove/bags business unit; helping to facilitate all aspects of product line development, materials sourcing, vendor correspondence as well as providing assistance for product line presentations.