Elizabeth Ioder-Alaspa: in Beaverton, OR

Lead all technical design and product development functions Established grade tables based on market research and industry experience Created technical packages based on sketch and inspirational garments Identified and documented brand construction standards Managed BOM information ensuring accuracy throughout the development process Fit and communicated all correction for men’s and women’s product

Delivered product based on seasonal assortment strategies and aligned team to development calendar Provided input and direction to seasonal fabric and trim meetings Forecasted garment cost from initial sketches to final negotiated CMT driving seasonal AUC targets and strategies Reviewed and approved all strike offs based on design approved aesthetics Managed and analyzed product wear testing Identified and resolved manufacturing issues ensuring quality and cost-effective execution in bulk production Rolled out and implemented the new product development roles and responsibilities

Analyzed and developed individual business goals ensuring team drove results as roles and responsibilities evolved Drove and delivered product based on designer vision and company goals through fit and construction consistency Aligned and managed technical design deliverables to corporate calendar Evaluated product relevancy to ensure brand direction, customer reviews and market trends Developed and trained out new product development processes shortening product life cycles Assisted in the development of a human resource manual for new managers

Collaborate with design and developed technical packages based on sketch and inspirational garments Increased sales for women’s knits by delivering product excellence through fit, construction and quality Created, communicated and managed all garment specification from prototypes to final production Oversaw and developed direct reports Partnered with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver trend relevant product within cost structure

Lead a team of 9 technical designers that worked across 5 different Kohl’s Exclusive apparel brands Trained overseas business partners for fit and quality certification to increase speed to market Imparted knowledge of headquarters’ best practices with the NY Design Studio ensuring teams’ understanding of company’s processes, influencing growth and meeting of goals Managed technical design calendar to ensure all deliverables were met with emphasis on speed to market

Launched the Lauren Conrad brand and managed all categories while overseeing another private label brand Engineered and maintained all technical specifications from concept to final fit approval Aligned with design on aesthetic intent and independently drove all fit approvals after 1st proto Influenced cross-functional partners on fit direction, quality and construction Trained overseas technical designers for certification of fit approval process to increase speed to market Traveled to Asia with cross-functional partners for costing and fit approval

Developed technical design specifications for knits, sweaters, woven tops, skirts and sleepwear Reviewed grade tables with size run of garments to confirm fit and details were proportional and accurate throughout size run Conducted fit sessions

Assisted VP in aligning team on product development process and calendar adherence Lead the implementation of the creative database system for women’s collection (Vertex) Managed and trained product development coordinator and trim coordinator Oversaw the sourcing, development, ordering of all trims for runway garments Aligned detail consistency across fabrication prior to overseas production hand-off Traveled for prototype development, fittings and production hand-off

Managed and maintained all product information for runway collection Coordinated and attended all fittings including all inspiration, fabric and prototype reviews with senior leadership Assisted with maintaining time and action calendar for design and product development team Analyzed and communicated all garment details with overseas production team

Assisted in development of the production and technical department Negotiated cost and delivery of all domestic products with contractors and overseas agent Analyzed buy sheets to order trims & piece goods according to projected sales reports and line sheets