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Technical Designer/Product Development Coordinator
Second Base
Aug 2011 - Present (12 years 8 months)
-Manage all aspects of the production timeline, PO's, fabric and trim approval and sample approval
-Update technical drawings and construction details using Illustrator
-Organize fittings and record all fit and design notes
-Create and maintain relationships with domestic and off-shore vendors
-Gather data about top competitors with the intent to update any size chart and/or fit model standards
-Work with local contractors to maintain product development deadlines and consistency
-Create ALL new product patterns by hand
-Create grade rules for each new style
-Utilize knowledge of garment construction and patternmaking to solve design issues
-Inspect FIT and TOP samples
-Test all raw materials, request and approve lab dips, approve color and quality of new trims and fabrics that meet company standards
-Work with Sales team to design new styles to meet market and pricing needs
-Attend industry trade shows to stay abreast on trends and represent our brand image
-Experience developing product for ROSS
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Fashion Writer/Reporter
LA Canvas
Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 (9 months)
-Attended Fashion & Music industry related events
-Researched trends, new concepts, analyzed niche market data
-Interviewed key figures for full page features
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Stylist/Sales Associate
Torrid
May 2007 - Jul 2010 (3 years 2 months)
-Assisted customers with their style needs
-Facilitated fitting room organization
-Helped with store’s visual merchandising
-Utilize customer service teamwork to meet sales goals
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Assistant Designer/Production Assistant
Pinkney Turner Denim
Jul 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 3 months)
-Researched trends and industry need based on projected market and consumer want
-Scouted future Sales representation and showroom placement
-Updated technical drawings and construction details using Illustrator
-Organized weekly fittings and recorded all fit and design notes
-Created and maintain relationships with domestic and off-shore vendors
-Gathered data about top competitors with the intent to update any size chart and/or fit model standards
-Work with local contractors to maintain product development deadlines and consistency
-Created ALL new season patterns
-Utilized knowledge of garment construction and patternmaking to solve design issues
-Inspected FIT and TOP samples