Director of Technical Design (#OpenToWork)

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Hey&nbsp;there.&nbsp;I’m&nbsp;a&nbsp;Design&nbsp;and&nbsp;Production&nbsp;leader&nbsp;with&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;apparel&nbsp;fit&nbsp;at&nbsp;global&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;I&nbsp;just&nbsp;left&nbsp;Parsons&nbsp;Xtreme&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;Scottsdale&nbsp;AZ&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;company&nbsp;wide&nbsp;layoff.&nbsp;With&nbsp;over&nbsp;13&nbsp;years&nbsp;experience&nbsp;at&nbsp;global&nbsp;design&nbsp;brands,&nbsp;I&nbsp;provide&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;Design&nbsp;and&nbsp;Technical&nbsp;Development&nbsp;of&nbsp;athletic&nbsp;apparel.In&nbsp;addition&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;industry,&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;worked&nbsp;for&nbsp;Adidas&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Nike,&nbsp;with&nbsp;special&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;Yeezy,&nbsp;Ivy&nbsp;Park&nbsp;x&nbsp;Beyoncé,&nbsp;Nike&nbsp;Swim&nbsp;and&nbsp;Adidas&nbsp;Originals&nbsp;Skateboarding.&nbsp;A&nbsp;once&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;lifetime&nbsp;experience,&nbsp;I&nbsp;helped&nbsp;develop&nbsp;Kanye&nbsp;West’s&nbsp;fashion-house&nbsp;apparel&nbsp;concepts&nbsp;into&nbsp;global&nbsp;production.&nbsp;I&#39;ve&nbsp;also&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;3D&nbsp;Design&nbsp;Processes&nbsp;at&nbsp;Parsons&nbsp;Xtreme&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;(PXG)&nbsp;and&nbsp;startup&nbsp;Spruce&nbsp;International,&nbsp;a&nbsp;global&nbsp;producer&nbsp;of&nbsp;premier&nbsp;materials&nbsp;and&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;labels&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;market.&nbsp;I&nbsp;bring&nbsp;charisma&nbsp;that&nbsp;motivates&nbsp;teams&nbsp;while&nbsp;keeping&nbsp;technical&nbsp;design&nbsp;team&nbsp;performance&nbsp;efficient.&nbsp;A&nbsp;strong&nbsp;team&nbsp;player,&nbsp;I&nbsp;bring&nbsp;creativity,&nbsp;confidence,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;hardworking&nbsp;collaborative&nbsp;attitude.&nbsp;I’m&nbsp;an&nbsp;avid&nbsp;mountaineer,&nbsp;golfer,&nbsp;volleyball&nbsp;and&nbsp;swimming&nbsp;athlete.&nbsp;With&nbsp;two&nbsp;siblings&nbsp;in&nbsp;Latin&nbsp;countries,&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;a&nbsp;global&nbsp;traveller,&nbsp;surfer&nbsp;and&nbsp;diver&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;passion&nbsp;for&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;adventure.&nbsp;I’m&nbsp;always&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;connect!&nbsp;Specialties:&nbsp;PLM&nbsp;onboarding,&nbsp;Apparel&nbsp;Design,&nbsp;Conceptual&nbsp;Design,&nbsp;Prototyping,&nbsp;CLO,&nbsp;3D,&nbsp;Style&nbsp;Guides,&nbsp;Production,&nbsp;Technical&nbsp;Design,&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;design,&nbsp;CAD,&nbsp;Gerber,&nbsp;Optitex,&nbsp;Lineart,&nbsp;Wireframing,&nbsp;Catalogues,&nbsp;Factory,&nbsp;Trend&nbsp;Research,&nbsp;Hype&nbsp;Streetwear,&nbsp;Adobe,&nbsp;Illustrator,&nbsp;Photoshop,&nbsp;PowerPoint,&nbsp;InDesign,&nbsp;Assistant&nbsp;Designer,&nbsp;Marketing,&nbsp;Fashion&nbsp;Design,&nbsp;Data&nbsp;Analysis,&nbsp;Strategic&nbsp;Planning,&nbsp;Value&nbsp;Creation,&nbsp;Advertising&nbsp;Campaigns,&nbsp;Flash,&nbsp;Keynote,&nbsp;MS&nbsp;Office,&nbsp;Excel

Support the VP of Design & Production in the development of 120 garments per quarter for fast fashion-luxury golf brand Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG). Responsible for creation, maintenance and final handoffs of garment development to factories. Approximately 120 garments per quarter / 350 per year. Lead technical team associates / assistant tech designers. Manage grading and finalizing patterns into production. All categories. Work daily with international factories in Italy, Korea and China, as well as domestic production in Los Angeles and New York. Implemented modular Adobe Illustrator CADs system, CLO 3D, and Techpack PLM system that have streamlined organization of the startup golf apparel brand. Has contributed to doubling profits each year, as well as expediting creation to market efficiency.

Senior Technical Designer

Apparel and accessory business that features handcrafted jackets and accessories. Oversee supply management, orders, local production, travel, shipping, and retail and online sales of products. Develop designs, technical flat sketches, test prototypes, source, organize and finish materials under label.  Implement brand outreach through photo shoots, trade shows, fashion shows, social media pages and grassroots events.

Senior Designer

Chinese manufacturing & fashion startup established in 2019, Spruce International, with apparel labels Hanscool and streetwear line MagnLens. I piloted onboarding CLO 3D Enterprise ecosystem into design & production workstreams of the startup. Lead 3D garment creation for concept, fit & color review; Created tutorials & upskilled designers. Delivered 3D techpacks; bill of materials, cutters must, graphics, and 1st proto patterns to T1. Set workmanship standards with T1 leads. Set up pattern, avatars, and 3D block libraries for virtual fit. Assessed and resolved proto fit issues; established brand standard of fit, grading and labelling. Research and apply emerging 3D technology to the product development process.

Sr. 3D Technical Designer

Collaborate with Kanye West and Stylist/Designers to bring to life creative vision and brand directive. Manage Technical Design team & train on fit & design standards. Point person to Sr. Leadership. Coordinate production planning of in-house atelier. Focus on speed, function & innovation. Pitched 3D visualization strategy using CLO 3D to Design VP; headcount and funding allocated.

Yeezy Apparel Technical Design Lead

Assisted production of designer’s concepts for women's couture Bridal and Shapewear. Supported sourcing fabrics, trims and international production. Premiered line & modeled at Fashion Next 2018.

Apparel Designer

Participated in a special assignment supporting design direction of FW19/SS20 Outdoor/Skate. Contributed designs for SMU and In-Line rollouts. Outdoor Retailer, NW Material sourcing. Develop bondable, seam sealed, full fashion & circular knit garments.

Special assignment: Apparel Designer - Action Sports

Innovated new design concept process in CLO 3D with Advanced Concepts & Sport Science. Four seasons of Hype product saw 100% sell-through in 24 hours. Executed all CAD, color, and fit handovers resulting in consistently precise quality control.

Associate Technical Designer

Developed Gerber CADs and fit specs with engineers. Prepared atelier production jobs. Created illustrated print repeats and strike-offs with agency. Developed catalogs for global sales distribution. Swimwear collections my team designed saw a 19% increase in sales in 2018 from prior year.

Apparel Technical Production Designer

Managed techpacks, BOMs and assisted fit for Men’s & Women’s Outerwear and Active. Assisted collection planning for all Women’s private label apparel for Kroger and Fred Meyer stores. Helped fit for Plus line. Developed 360 styles per quarter season from concept to market.

Associate Apparel Technical Designer

Managed team of three at on-course restaurant. Operations, sales, inventories, and marketing. Redesigned product strategy with Sr. Manager, resulting in tripled sales within first year.

Assistant Manager

I analyzed and reported product data in support of new product launches and strategic initiatives to fuel Wacom’s growth in retail & e-tail channels. Analyzed consumer sentiment, quantifying steps to improve products across the Americas. Reports contributed to Sr Leadership strategic decisions on product and global rebranding. Managed optimizing Sellpoint database, development of nationwide retail sales associate curriculum, CRM communication support, POP displays and processing purchase requisitions. Support the execution of critical path items, logistics and retail expansion through strategic support of key sales decisions on products, projects and marketing events.

Associate Channel Marketer

Credentialling Specialist

Leader of a University of Oregon strategic business analysis team for Spacecraft Clothing. Created business plan with analysis and results to recommend best practices for maximizing sales of products, competition review, and financial analysis. Approached marketing campaigns creatively through email marketing, social media, guerilla marketing events, and promoting their sustainability and social responsibility platforms.

Intern

Public speaker and community representative for Children's Miracle Network outreach to Lane County and greater Oregon. Partnering with Oregon Music Teachers' Association, championed a music teaching platform "After School Education: Keeping Music in the Community" that helped implement an affordable program for children of all demographics through Portland Parks and Rec.

Miss Congeniality of Oregon 2009 / Miss University of Oregon

Managed patient database in MD Serve Microsoft Office Systems and web development. Prepared patient communications, charts and referrals. Corresponded with patients through appointment scheduling, collecting payments, and waiting room attendance.

Administrative Assistant

Consulted with customers on sizing, style and fit to best suit individual needs in a competitive, fast paced environment. Collaborated with coworker teams at peak sales times to maximize sales and maintain workplace efficiency. Gained fashion education and sales training for innovative materials, such as Gore-Tex for both shoes and clothing.

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