Wendy Ripley: Director of Technical Design in Modesto, CA

•Managed team of 20 including Technical Designers (US and HK), Product Developers (inclusive of color team) and SampleRoom •Created technical design tools including Standard POMs, HTM manual, tolerance and grading databases along with significant block libraries and construction standards •Continual mentorship regarding skill set, team dynamic, effective conflict resolution and factory travel • Drove functional innovation that was unique, cost effective and production friendly •Collaborated with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing to create and execute seasonal product calendars • Established robust testing database including in-house and third-party garment wash and wear testing, fabric and component wash testing and end user wear testing • Key partner in the development and successful launch of the Consumer-Focused Product currently resulting in 20% of corporate sales •Supported SMU team with exceptional fit, construction and short turn time to meet regular bid requirements and customer needs • Worked with Legal to navigate ©, ®, TM infringements; apply for design and functional patents plus NDA and royalty management • Partnered with Marketing and E-commerce on product features and benefits for all catalogs and E-commerce product uploads • Provided seasonal product training to Sales, Customer Service and Retail via on-site training, webinars and one-on-one Q&A

• Managed team of six Technical Designers for Abercrombie, Hollister, Ruehl and abercrombie kids Denim departments • Implemented block patterns to facilitate quick approvals and fit consistency • Extensive travel to Los Angeles, Mexico, Brazil and Asia to troubleshoot production issues from pattern room to production floor • Executed annual market studies to stay up-to-date on fit, fabric and silhouette trends • Conducted an off-site denim seminar for Technical Design, Sourcing and Quality Assurance • Created a vendor rating database for Sourcing department