Cecile Huber: Product Developer - Technical Design and Production Manager in Bay Area, California

* GPS Apparel (Delta Airlines Pilots for Women’s Petite/Regular/Tall and Men’s Short/Regular/Long - custom specs order) * FORWARD APPAREL DESIGN (Design Women's Activewear / Performance Wear - Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Bra, Seamless)

Men’s Line in Global Regular & Tall, and Asia Pacific / Japan * Led fit sessions and ensured size & fit consistency. * Provided technical advice in fit and construction. * Effectively communicated fit intent, pattern balance and construction to vendors * Collaborated with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent to create initial spec with measurement and construction details. * Created tech packs, fit blocks, and measurements to standardize and create fit consistency. * Created tracking sheets of developmental to production samples to ensure on-time delivery. * Conducted wear test to gather, review, and evaluate feedbacks on fit, fabric, construction, and overall aesthetic. * Identified potential production, quality, and costing issues and made recommendations to ensure brand integrity. * Worked with vendors / suppliers with sourcing appropriate alternative fabrics and sustainable interlining. * Price negotiated with vendors/suppliers to meet target price and margin. * Provided training/mentoring to Associate/Junior Technical Designers for fit corrections and grading.

CHARLOTTE RUSSE Missy & Plus & PEEK KIDS Girls, Boys, and Baby Outerwear / Jackets, Denim, Woven & Knit Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Sweaters * Led fit sessions by demonstrating technical ability to resolve fit issues in a time-sensitive environment. * Communicated alteration, spec, & construction update to vendors. * Corrected patterns when necessary and contributed to the pattern block library to improve fit consistency. * Created tech packs as needed with the ability to make adjustments based on fabric, trims, and aesthetics. * Identified and resolved pre-production issues * Identified ways to simplify processes and build high productivity without sacrificing overall quality. * Planned and identified department deadlines while prioritizing the needs of the business and team. * Developed and provided a roadmap for the future growth of team/direct reports.

* GUMPS (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Suiting Styles, Outerwear, Bottoms, Tops, Accessories) * PEEK KIDS (Kids and Babies - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Sweaters, Romper / Onesie) * PIPERLIME (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Denim) * TEA COLLECTION (Kids and Babies - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Sweaters, Romper / Onesie) * BANANA REPUBLIC (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Denim) * CHARLOTTE RUSSE (Missy and Plus - Dresses, Outerwear, Bottoms, Tops, Denim, Sweaters)

Women's Activewear / Performance Wear - Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Swim, Bra, Seamless * Worked with Design Team on creating initial sketch and made recommendations when needed to improve design. * Created all construction detail sketches and measurement specs at Development Stage and update when needed at fit sample stage. * Attended Fit Sessions with design collaborate Tech Design Team for fit approval. * Made Grading recommendations to keep Alpha Grading in line with the Numeric Grading.

Men’s and Women’s Suits/Blazer/Uniforms – Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants * Managed the technical development process from development to fit approval. * Partnered with Design and Merchandising to define Brand fit direction to assure Brand integrity and fit consistency. * Developed and recreated sufficient & consistent technical package for the entire division. * Reviewed grading specs to make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size range. * Conducted research to maintain awareness of changes in the size and shape of the retail population, and recommended revisions to standard body charts if necessary. * Communicated any issues to all related parties as well as offshore offices and suppliers. * Participated in special projects as assigned when needed. * Delegated stock review to ensure receipt of first-quality products. * Participated in and led departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate. * Traveled to vendors’ offices and factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory capabilities.

Sr Pattern Maker / Technical Designer (Men & Women) – Jan 2000 to Dec 2003 * Collaborated with Design and Merchandising to develop and create pattern requirements within the company’s quality and safety standards. * Responsible for managing and approving developmental and pre-production samples. * Created tracking formats and provided weekly reports to Merchandising, Design, Sundries, and Product Management teams to meet on-time delivery. * Assisted the Product Management team with contractors’ price negotiation. * Recommended suitable product design for the targeted clientele. * Attended meetings with cross-functional teams and provided pre-production and production updates. * Traveled to domestic and overseas facilities when needed. Spec Development Engineer - Oct 1996 to Jan 2001 * Managed, developed, created, and maintained construction specifications and packing manuals. * Communicated the changes to management offices in Asia and Latin American countries. * Collaborated with Design and Fabric/Finishing Teams in approving fabrics and trims. * Recommended style and design construction detailing. Textile Technologist & Fabric Analyst – Aug 1993 to Oct 1996 * Visually and physically evaluated fabrics, garments, and sundries to determine if they meet the standard performance. - TESTING: Formaldehyde, Flammability, Woven and Knit Shrinkage Result, Pilling, Crocking Fabric, Color Transfer, Fabric Ball-Bursting Strength Test, Seam Slippage, Thread Strength, Button Pull and Breakage Test * Trained and demonstrated the testing procedures and provided informative presentations to newly hired employees.