Amy Krotzer: in Santa Monica, CA

Manage Tech Team; Lead fttings internally or with clients, Guide team to: create initial prototype specs, measure, write and approve production grade, execute ft comments; Maintain ft schedule, approve pattern corrections on difcult styles

Manage team of product developers, Coordinate and Track Production from Proto to Bulk, Correspondence of changes/revisions across garment range, Travel to overseas factory to monitor production and overall sourcing; Maintain and grow client relationships

Measure and advise brides on correct sizing, assist in helping brides choose wedding gown and accessories, manage ft process and coordination with tailors, Administrative tasks: appt/ft schedule, tracking and follow up, general sales and shop operations

NY, NY -- Sept 2016-Dec 2016 Measure/Spec all garments from proto to Production, Create initial spec and grade rules, coordinate model fttings and lead ft sessions, correspondence with factories for all revisions and manage all Tech Packs

NY, NY Sept 2015- Sept 2016 Measure/Spec all garments from proto to Production, Create initial spec and grade rules, coordinate model fttings and lead ft sessions, correspondence with factories for all revisions and manage all Tech Packs, Visit factories overseas to monitor production, Complete ft approvals in timely manner to maintain production schedule

Drape fashion show lace gowns; Document runway gowns to create frst patterns, yield and marker for lace gowns; Teach lace production team to recreate runway samples for brides gowns; Create custom embroidery layouts for brides gowns and maintain original design with grading to clients size, QC all gowns before shipment

(foundations) NY, NY, April 2012-Aug 2013 Design and create frst patterns for bra and panty prototypes; lead fttings for adopted styles; execute pattern corrections; pregrade approved patterns to ft check additional sizes; responsible for design room workfow and maintenance; Coordinate design projects with sales, merchandising and production departments; Attend development and tracking Meetings and maintain ft/production schedule

Draft frst patterns for bra and panty prototypes for market week; Schedule, attend, annotate fttings; update patterns and maintain sample room schedule; assist pattern graders in copying patterns and lace placements; Coordinate orders and shipments for design room with both domestic and international vendors