Jessica Allen: Manager, Product Development in Raleigh , NC
Jessica Allen
Manager, Product Development
Raleigh | United States
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Sustainability
Apparel development
Luxury goods
3d (browzwear/clo/ optitex)
Raw materials development
Financial efficiency
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Work experience
The House of LR&C
Head of Raw Materials | 04/2022 - Current
Team Sports
Product Developer | 09/2019 - 04/2022
•Lead for International On Field team specific development.
•Implemented a process for reducing the amount of physical PP samples seen by 65%.
•Ensure that all styles are Buy Ready by the buy date and work with any cross functional
team on outstanding issues
•Implemented fully 3D samples for SMS.
• Utilized 3D for Team approval of artwork , embellishments and sponsor logos.
•Partner with Sourcing, Design, PLM and Vendors on the development and execution of Bobsled, Skeleton and Speedskating suits for the Olympic teams.
Team Sports
Associate Product Developer | 01/2016 - 09/2019
•Manage development and B.O.M of 270 styles on 3 development calendars from concept to product delivery
•Created and implemented the process of Electronic Redlining by utilizing Dropbox,
which drastically reduced the companies paper cost and carbon footprint.
•Implemented use of Optitex 3D to validate artwork sizing and placement, and
establish standards for embellishment placement resulting in reduction of development time and production delays.
•Partner with Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Design, and PLM on Rugby World Cup
styles to ensure that they meet requirements determined by the World Cup board while still meeting design intent and quality standards.
Kansas State Cheer
Designer/Seamstress | 08/2009 - 04/2014
•Designed and produced custom designs for sports camp's summer staff members and
independent athletes.
•Assisted in designing uniforms worn by the Kansas State Cheerleading team during
the 2012-2013 season.
•Tailored uniforms for the Kansas State Cheerleading team to improve the uniforms fit
and functionality for the athletes.
•Adapted uniforms for the Fierce Cats, a special needs cheerleading team, improving
the uniforms function for their specific needs.
Education history
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles | 2008 - 2012
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