Christopher J. Cec: Designer in Frisco, TX
Christopher J. Cec
Designer
Frisco | United States
Skills
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Interests
Baseball
Industries
Fashion
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Work experience
C&C Designs
Designer | 01/2010 - Current
Freelance Textile/Graphic designer-B-W-A
Freelance Textile Design -Lands End
The North Texas Amateur Baseball League (NTABL)
Vice President | 11/2010 - 01/2014
Responsible for coordinating activities of the leading amateur baseball organization in North Texas. Currently featuring 20 teams in 4 age groups.The league is operated by a volunteer (no compensation) leadership team and board of directors
The Apparel Logistics Group
CAD Manager | 06/2001 - 11/2010
•Research, recognize and understand fashion trends.
•Managed department of three, delegate work and organize workloads.
•Strong ability to problem solve and identify creative solutions on an as-needed basis.
•Collaborates with Product Development and Sourcing Teams to develop new design concepts including new colors, embellishments, techniques and silhouettes.
•Meet or exceed all timelines associated to the seasonal product time action calendars.
•Ability to lead and manage multiple projects on a daily basis while meeting established deadlines
•Ability to lead a product presentation.
•Design relevant, on-trend products for seasonal product lines and account specific needs
•Demonstrates organization and attention to detail.
•Deal directly with software vendors such as Lectra, Nedgraphics, CDW.
•Responsible for hiring and training new team members.
•Broadened scope of managing department.
•In 2006 participated as a Beta test site for Lectra’s software Kaledo. Implemented Kaledo within 6 months.
•Maintained all CAD department printers and color systems (10 Epson 4880 printers).
•Maintained CAD filing system.
•Produced seasonal product catalog.
The Apparel Group, Ltd (TAG)
CAD Designer | 04/2001 - 03/2003
Responsible for CAD work, Woven, Prints, Knits, Texture mapping
Create digital fabric swatches from samples and create color-ways.
Texture Map photos for internal and external presentation purposes.
Scan and clean prints for production. Create one of a kind prints.
Create and modify knits for production.
Color matching.
Lectra
CAD Aplication Specialist | 01/2000 - 01/2001
Lectra Systems, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Design CAD Application Specialist – September 2000 to April 2001
· Provided technical telephone support for Lectra customers utilizing U4ia and PrimaVision software
· Designed CD-ROM labels for Lectra products, such as U4ia, PrimaVision, Modaris, and Diamino
· Assisted internal employees, including other Call Center employees to achieve company goals
· Aided clients and team members in a professional manner, securing trust and confidence
· Advised clients on system enhancements and modifications for optimal performance
· Sharpened technical skills and creative ability while working under tight deadlines
· Installed and configured software for internal and external training sessions
· Interfaced with clients and team members to interpret needs and priorities
· Trained clients on use of U4ia concepts and application of functions
· Demonstrated excellent client relation skills to resolve issues
US Navy
Seaman | 05/1991 - 01/1994
Landing Signalman Enlisted - Served as visual reference for flight crews
Deck Yeoman - Responsible for ordering the Deck department supplies
Education history
Colorado State University
BS | 1996 - 2000
Colorado State University
Bachelor's Degree | 1996 - 2000
Lamar JCC
| 1994 - 1995
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