Experienced Consultant focused on all aspects of Technical Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Talent Management, and Project Management. Clients, past and present: Frankly Apparel | Fox & Robin | Tanya Taylor | No. 6 Store | Monse | Theory NOS/Public Clothing Co. | NAOMI NOMI Mansur Gavriel | Triple F.A.T. Goose | Wardrobe NYC Details: * 20+ years experience in multidisciplinary design, production, client relations & management in domestic and international markets. * Seasoned team manager, project manager and mentor; adept at teaching complex technical skills in a clear and concise manner. * Expert at dealing with ambiguity, tight deadlines, and global cross-functional teams. * Strong focus on helping clients develop sustainable design and manufacturing processes. Profile: * Creative, flexible individual balanced by a strong process-oriented mindset. * Able to think three-dimensionally, with a keen eye for detail and strong color/print sense. * Works well with different personalities, moves easily across cultures and backgrounds to motivate others, grow & maintain client relationships and facilitate teamwork.
Course: TC451 - Production & Technical Design This course presents an overview of the apparel production and manufacturing process and explores these interrelationships with the technical design responsibilities. It includes: _Explanation & analysis of manufacturing, sourcing, production and quality management. _Assessment of trade agreements, government rulings, regulations, and how US Customs and the Federal Trade Commission enforce compliance with human rights and safety _Exploration of current production issues affecting business ethics and the apparel code of conduct
I help clients launch and grow successful brands by creating strategic solutions to product development and production issues. Services include: _Creating production protocols _Leading technical aspects of design development _Evaluating and improving construction standards and quality _Establishing and refining fit, sizing & grading standards _Providing guidance for making sourcing decisions and establishing new sourcing relationships _Developing tech pack templates, supporting documents, and data management systems _Recruiting technical staff, mentoring and managing talent Clients Include- Frankly, Fox & Robin, Triple F.A.T. Goose, 10 Crosby|Derek Lam, Theory, Mansur Gavriel, Monse, No. 6 Store, Tanya Taylor, Naomi Nomi, Wardrobe NYC
Technical Designer for: Pants, Shorts, Jackets, Outerwear, Jumpsuits & Rompers (Womens Hard/Soft/Stretch Wovens & Accessories - Denim, Leather, Suede, Fur, Cut/Sew Knits) Managed Denim/Woven Bottoms and Outerwear Teams
Global Product Categories: Womens Woven Tops, Dresses and Bottoms Mens Woven Tops, Denim Tops and Outerwear Mens and Womens Accessories - Hats and Gloves Developed fit in select product categories for Special Projects below: Gap + Alexander Wang Gap + Vena Cava Gap + GQ - Saturdays, Ian Velardi, Ovadia & Sons, BLK DNM, Todd Snyder, Mark McNairy _Attained expertise in Mens and Womens Asian fit through extensive work in several product categories for Japan and China markets. _Received Exceed Award for role in developing and beta testing PLM software for Gap: Established PLM workflow processes, defined best practices and accountability among cross-functional teams, and increased overall efficiency in product data management.
Product Categories: Womens Denim Tops, Dresses, Bottoms and Outerwear _Implemented new workflows between cross-functional teams which significantly expedited design development, minimized errors and created a more collaborative workflow. _Managed junior designers and trained new hires on software and department protocol.
Clients Included: Democratic National Committee Independence Party Bloomberg for Mayor 2005 _Provided visual direction for media strategies, design concepts, and marketing campaigns in collaboration with executive staff. _Oversaw media production, designed graphics and type for print, web and multimedia projects. _Recruited and managed contractors.
_Developed & maintained marketing materials, press kits, RFPs & RFIs, and secured ongoing editorial coverage of projects in Interior Design, Architectural Digest, and other publications. Redesigned company web site. _Initiated software and hardware upgrades which improved print and graphic design quality and generated significant cost savings by bringing a large portion of print jobs in-house.
_Helped design sales floor layouts, edited and styled garments for window and floor displays, and provided styling and personal shopping services for clients.
_Tested new internal software CINQ & EuroCINQ for processing checks and wire transfers in USD & Euros.
_Researched & wrote assessment reports on competing financial institutions, & prepared reports on events & trends within relevant markets, firms & industries, used for strategic planning & marketing. _Edited speeches written for the CEO of the US Private Client Division. _Assisted in design & functional testing of new internal research database.