-
TECHNIAL DESIGNER/PRODUCTION MANAGER
HEIDI MERRICK LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 2010 - Present (13 years 7 months)
* Collection Development: Sketching, Fabric/Trim Sourcing, Trend Research, silhouette development etc. * Built relationships with vendors in the Los Angeles area for services such as sewing, cutting, dying, fabrics etc. * Pattern making skills 1st draft to production, assisted with Fittings, developed first samples and improved to meet final production quality standards. * Managed production working with both an in house sample sewer and outside contractors to meet deadlines * Managed studio and employees, scheduling, emailing, basic knowledge of QuickBooks, shipping. * Developed tech packs, assisted with costing for line sheets
-
TECHNICAL DESIGNER-FREELANCE
RHODE RESORT
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 (2 months)
* Collection Development: Sketching, Fabric/Trim Sourcing, Trend Research, silhouette development etc. * Assisted with Fittings, developed first samples and improved to meet final production quality standards. * Developed tech packs
-
DESIGN ASSISTANT
FLEURISH CLOTHING
Vernon, CA
May 2010 - Oct 2010 (5 months)
* Developed silhouettes based on trend research * Sourced Fabrics, trims, finishings * Assisted with Costing, Technical pack assembly * Oversaw production of first samples, and fit * Responsible for dupes and sample requests
-
CENTER RETAIL ASSOCIATE
FEDEX OFFICE
Monterey Park, CA
Apr 2007 - May 2010 (3 years 1 month)
* Gained vast experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft suit * Customer Service assisting with the use of our copy equipment * Shipped daily, gained knowledge of international shipping guidelines * Assisted in print house orders, quality control * Kept track of inventory, and supply ordering