Well-respected professional experienced in all phases of technical design, produ

ction, sourcing, product development and manufacturing. Highly knowledgeable ab

out garment construction including yarn, gauges and knitting for moderate to hig
h end products.
Proficient in industry technical skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus,
Illustrator, Style Manager, Kaledo and Web PDM).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance 2009-present
Technical Designer and Product Development Sweaters, Knit,Woven Tops and Dresses
*Create initial and in-season production technical packages for above categorie
s *Lead weekly fit sessions with Designers, Product Managers, Buyers and models.
*Evaluate samples and recommended pattern, knitting, construction and yarn chang
es needed to achieve fit production, quality and cost.
*Manage T&A calendar throughout entire delivery process from concept to producti
on.
*Correspond with overseas factories and vendors to ensure cost-effective fit dec
isions.

KELLWOOD DESIGNER ALLIANCE GROUP, (2007 - 2009) Technical Designer and Manager o
f Sourcing & Product Development - Sweaters & Knits (Calvin Klein, O'Oscar and H
ollywould Divisions) Oversaw worldwide sourcing, production, pricing, negotiatin
g and product development sweaters & knits for company's Designer Alliance group
. Established plans and budgets, allocate resources and handled sample and prot
otype purchase orders.
Managed full-time assistant production manager.
*Created initial and in-season production technical packages and conducted all f
it sessions.
*Increased corporate margins by an average of 3% with factory restructuring and
cost negotiation.
*Managed T&A calendar for all three divisions throughout entire delivery process
from concept to production. Kept production cycle on track through weekly prod
uction meetings.
*Negotiated with Asian & South American factories, mills & vendors to ensure cos
t-effective purchasing decisions.
*Ensured proper product completion by conducting fitting sessions and correcting
patterns.
*Restructured factory base for both sweaters & knits which improved product qual
ity.

CHARMING SHOPPES CATALOGUES, Tucson AZ, (2006 - 2007) Technical Designer & Produ
ct Development - Swim Wear ,Sweaters, Knits and Activewear.
Managed technical design and product development for eight catalogues of sweater
s, knits, activewear and woven's. Managed
two full-time Assistant Technical Designers. Communicated
with domestic and overseas factories on a daily basis.
*Created over 600 technical packages from initial development to final fit in WE
B PDM and Kaledo.
*Reduced return rate by 2-3% and improved quality by partnering with buyers, man
ufacturers and factories to improve product fit consistency.
*Presented multiple solutions to daily fit, pattern and production, and cost iss
ues.
*Scheduled team workload to meet fit and production deadlines.
Motivated and trained team to be proactive to the T&A calendar.
*Maintained track record on-time deliveries by closely managing T&A calendar wit
h buyers and production sourcing personnel.
*Generated new ideas for product improvements through discussions with yarn and
fabric vendors. Shopped stores and competitors' catalogues for ideas and compar
isons.

MAY CO. /LORD & TAYLOR, NYC, NY, (2004 - 2006) Technical Designer, Sweaters, Kn
its, & Accessories Performed technical and initial design for $80M of sweaters f
or
5 divisions of misses, contemporary, women's plus sizes, men's and accessories.
*Improved sample turnaround to 90% or better on time in the 1st three months.
*Strengthened overall technical information on style construction and fit thru u
se of digital photos and detailed sketches for knitting and pattern corrections.
*Led weekly fit sessions with Designers, Product Managers and models. Evaluated
samples and recommended pattern, knitting, construction and yarn changes needed
to achieve fit production, quality and cost.

MAVERICK KNITS INC (A Private Label Manufacturer), NYC, NY (1990 - 2004) Manager
of Product Development and Technical Designer Collaborated with manufacturers i
n sourcing and developing sweaters and knits for better major retailers, mass me
rchants and specialty store chains. Utilized comprehensive knowledge of knittin
g, sewing construction, fabric development, printing,
dyeing and piece goods. Monitored, controlled and tracked
costs, inventory and all facets of the manufacturing process.
*Improved margins by using cost effective yarns and negotiating favorable costs
with factories while maintaining quality standards.
*Increased product development and turnaround by implementing improved planning
and management procedures.
*Planned and oversaw production including first pattern, markers, setting grade
rules and first sample through final
production approval.
*Maintained integrity of the designer's vision and brand positioning through eff
ective communication with factories.
*Shopped Paris, Montreal, NY stores and magazines for ideas for merchandiser's d
esigners. Translated ideas from designers of purchased samples or initial design
concepts to initial tech packs.
*Prepared factories and manufacturing facilities to meet store standards and pas
s store inspections.
EDUCATION
Miami Dade Junior College, Miami, FL
Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, NY Additional company sponsored training