Madison R. Mone: Apparel Product Developer in Newport, RI

-Participated in cross functional meetings and gained an understanding of the role of Production in the product life-cycle. -Participated in the steps that Production goes through in order to produce a quality garment including working with vendors, sourcing fabric, sample stages, fittings and cost negotiation. -Assisted in day to day tasks accomplished by an Assistant Product Manager including sample status, vendor communication and approvals. -Provided research, maintenance, and support for assigned departmental projects and tasks as assigned. -Participated and provided feedback in group meetings and discussions. -Used PLM Software to produce line sheets and print tech packs. -Provided administrative assistance, such as filing, record keeping, etc.

- Gained experience and knowledge of the Luxury Leather goods market and production in Florence, Italy - Created graphic artwork for websites, brochures, and marketing materials. - Assisted in creating marketing and communication materials for the “My Vintage Academy Live” exhibition at the LINEAPELLE International Trade Show in Bologna. Attended the tradeshow- March 11th-13th. - Developed marketing strategies for expanding My Vintage Academy - Conducted market research - International Business relations - Oversaw production process - Interviewed for a promotional video

- Acted as liaison between Product Team and Overseas offices. - Worked with pattern makers on technical bodies to insure that design concepts are appropriately interpreted into samples. - Assisted in producing standard technical package for styles containing detailed product specification instructions and detail construction. - Reviewed, measured, and took notes on counter samples, ad samples, and pre-production samples. - Attended and took notes during Fit sessions. - Created fit reports using Lectra Software. - Used Adobe Illustrator to create measuring standard specification worksheets with garment illustrations.