Heather Raney: Apparel Development Associate - TEMPORARY in Fort Collins, CO

• Evaluated samples to ensure previous revisions had been made • Accurately measured and prepped samples for fittings • Communicated fit comments and notes to the factories and relevant parties • Managed all Centric PLM fit comments and approvals • Attended weekly calendar meetings to gain cross functional alignment • Executed design into bulk production while maintaining standards • Managed updating of fit sample measurements and grading changes in tech packs • Created tech packs in Centric PLM

• Assisted Buyer in negotiating buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms) • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Planning, Creative, Technology, Marketing, and Finance • Established and maintained vendor relationships; updated and maintained vendor matrix • Created and maintained merchandising re-orders for timely delivery • Served as the point person for troubleshooting sales / vendor issues such as short shipments, late delivery, RTV’s on damaged goods, etc • Understood basic components of driving a business based on daily and weekly sales analysis and margin performance

• Assisted customers in all aspects of service fulfillment by demonstrating proficient use of proprietary devices and applications • Completed floor replenishment and shipment as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and size availability. • Contributed to a positive work environment • Delivered results in role to contribute to their stores success. • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services to build sales and minimize returns • Determined customer needs based on personal features and other customer preference related factors • Differentiated the store's brand and products from competitors with real connections with customers. • Effectively communicated with customers, peers, and management • Followed procedures for all systems including counts, markdowns, re-tickets and inventory control. • Supported the store to meet or exceed their customer service goals • Assisted with training of new hires, placing orders, and facilitating seasonal floor moves

• Assisted Design and Development team to prepare technical specifications to factories • Gathered critical design information through collaboration with materials, merchandising, and color team to accurately translate ideas into realistic products • Created and maintained Technical Flat Sketches and Technical Packages for current and upcoming seasons • Translated hand sketches into Adobe Illustrator with high accuracy and detail • Assisted Design team in creating design storyboards for client presentations • Attended development meetings to represent Designer point-of-view as appropriate • Collaborated with the Design team in researching, designing and developing product by classification from concept through execution • Completed artwork quickly without sacrificing quality • Created sketches of proposed concepts • Produced mock-ups to visualize the implementation of new features • Updated line sheets and Merchandising Maps • Utilized FlexPLM system to create Technical Packages and BO