Kate Jennings

Design and build CAD programs for cut products
Draw Illustrations of finished good products
Develop work instructions for product assembly and records of processes
Assemble samples for customers
Train production workers on steps to building new products
Audit processes and production issues in order to develop improvement solutions through Corrective Arrange Action Response meetings and Material Review Boards
Advise Production Manager on design specifications
Assist Director of Operations on special projects
Generated a computerized list of over 20,000 part numbers for cross referencing assemblies
Formed a simplified filing system to streamline decades of collected paperwork
Develop graphics for silkscreen and some marketing materials
Operate & Train production employees on CNC Lectra Cutting Machine
Answer phones to forward calls to Management
Order parts for & repair CNC Lectra Cutting Machine to keep it operational
Edit and Create marketing materials for Sales Department
Collaborate on development of new website design and content
Organize and share computer files
Create and Correct Bills of Materials
Research for large equipment replacement of CNC machinery
Generate binders and digital catalog for Sales Representative training
Receive visitors and gather necessary employees for meetings.

Communicate with overseas manufacturing offices regarding production of products.
Develop tech packs including true to scale technical flats for over 400 garments
Work with the Quality Assurance department in ensuring that all products meet quality standards.
Research market trends and news for color, fabrication, artwork, and body styles.
Meet with Sales department in deciding seasonal styling direction for the company.
Prepare the artwork sold to be produced on actual products.
Maintain design and quality requirements for multiple customer accounts and private label products

Developed new products for a gift site.
Conducted trend research and made recommendations based on design quality
Monitored competitors websites
Initiated product meeting presentations.
Assisted with catalog & website photo shoots.
Requested samples and pricing from vendors.
Designed new website with team members
Created technical flats for new concepts for the website

Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Retail Management
Developed patterns by hand for custom garments.
Learned Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD Software
Planned and produced large scale fashion shows
Constructed many custom garments from sketch to wear
Studied consumer habits, sales and style forecasting, and business management

Managed the Mother's Work brand 'Two Hearts' Maternity department in a Sears.
Implemented Floorsets and Marketing Plans.
Posted Pricechanges.
Shipped and Received merchandise.
Assisted Customers.
Worked with Sears store manager and Motherhood store manager to ensure the Two Hearts department was meeting Mother's Work company requirements.