Loretta Spearman, Apparel Designer - Technical Fit Expert, CAD WEB / Pattern Master in Long Beach, CA

About

The apparel Industry is one of many colors, brands, design enthusiast, design visionaries - all to convey one's image, freedom of artistry through personality, and understanding of how to conform to one or all of these desires through clothing.

The true performers are the Brands birthed into the perfect essence of time, effective appeal, and perfect positioning. Behind the scenes are the true artists, the engineers of design, aesthetics, creativity, emotional display and equilibrium to balance ultimate timing.

My experience has led me to view each aspect of fashion, from attending an instrumental institution named the Fashion Institute of Technology - New York City, NY. Whereby I was able to become enthralled by a thriving apparel industry, which one could hear the buzz of sewing machines while walking down a city block inside the fashion district. I have worked side by side with many designers, Cynthia Rowley, Josie Natori, Kathryn Peters ( Kayon Corp) Traveled the globe, Hong Kong, India, China, Korea, Colombia, Mexico, Canada to name a few, all while encompassing & embracing the scope of manufacturing.

I have mastered the art of fit- form -function and can swear by 2nd fit approvals, ..Protos' if you must. Grading is my essential favorite tool. Quality is my natural asset, while balance is sure to follow. Textiles and their performance are essential to the design creativity, and this is how I know product development in an extremely well respected manner. Testing and the proper thread indexing are also my key areas of quality assurance.

I have managed teams and groomed them to success in handling the entire Technical design processes, Patterns, and effective communication to domestic and overseas partners= who are ultimate keys to the business' success. I am very seasoned, and gifted with 17 years dedication to a masterful art called "Apparel Production & Management".

Loretta Spearman

Education

Bachelor of Science Apparel Production and Management

The Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates in Applied Science Patternmaking

Bauder Fashion College
Associates in Applied Science Fashion Design

Bauder Fashion College

Experience

DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL DESIGN

Putumayo / Whitewash Kayon Corporation

Charleston, SC

Leverage proficiency in Patternmaking and Technical Design to develop specs from concept to final production specs, inclusive of creating graded specs, or thorough evaluation of current grading repair * Managed tracking to include performing fit sessions in country and controlling utilizations while establishing and nurturing agent relationships to inspect and open trade w new factories fostered thru negotiations of cost-fit cost margins * Developed technical design team using the best choice of tools to effectively communicate fit directives to factories/agents. Arranged trim vendor meetings to establish in-country training sessions and trim vendor meetings to bridge trim/ vendor relations via a direct link to the factories * Established fit blocks and entire patternmaking, CAD Accumark, Gerber for full grading, also worked with patternmaking team in country- Hong Kong & China, as well as India to ensure corporate technical aspects were in compliance. Managed to approve fits on 2nd submission as a result of this Global engineering of fit processes * Global vendor tracking report -master Time-N-Action target calendar- was established for streamlining entire production processes to designate a real-time movement of each level of movement from design concept receipt through fit approval and bulk deliveries * Controlled costs, inclusive of raw materials, factory negotiations, LDP and customs clearance, exit dates, and Quality Assurance - from a manufacturing perspective. Budgeted departmental payroll, and monitored group performance levels for quarterly review * Coordinated and Sourced a full range of production factories in-country, visited and inspected for sewing capacity, labor laws requirements, and volume and quality of output. Established a matrix vendor structure specific to each product * Managed direct reports: ranging from Technical design: Assistant Technical...
Hanesbrands

Winston Salem, NC

Champion C9 Label ( Target brands ) also Bali Bras * Trained technical design staff on how to detect and apply corrective patternmaking techniques and communicate accurately to factory. Worked on Bali Bras, fit, develop, create underwire & molding * Established training manual for company technical design standards for in depth fit corrective communication to factories, and how the factory will perceive and interpret comments, which are effectively communicated * Fit on live model and established basic fit blocks for new Men's and Women's Champion active bottoms that was tantamount for improved sales. Also corrected fits on C9 Women's & Men's Active wear (Target Brands ), Inclusive of Bali bra products * Retrained Technical Design staff on how to issue design concept specs, which allow for 2nd fit approvals and extend the full production timelines * Effectively communicated to factories using Illustrator, Adobe, InDesign to descriptively draw on photos, sketches & streamlining overseeing production fit processes to flow smoothly
Pacsun

Anaheim, CA

Kylie & Kendall Jenner, all PacSun Brands * Overall execution of fit, grading & construction while maintaining optimum quality from initial prototype development through production approval. Denim production, woven tops & bottoms for mens' and womens' * Work directly with factories to execute prototypes and effective construction within the Corporate Calendar * Developed and routed Technical Packages, including Graded Specifications, construction details, detailed flat sketches and for an accurate, detailed costing and scheduling * Evaluates all prototypes/patterns for size, grading, fit and construction * Manages fit sessions with Product Managers, Designers, Merchants and fits garments to assure proper size, function, aesthetic and technical execution of design * Collaborate with design in initial stages of tech pak spec development. Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages * Initiate and maintain fit blocks, and review / advise factory of pattern changes via Gerber Accumark, Illustrator . Gerber Accumark V10 & CAD, WebPDM PLM, Excel, Word, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Karat CAD, Lectra, Google Drive, Asana
Limited Brands

Columbus, OH

Women's knits Temporary Assignment: Retrained technical design staff of 4 how to review patterns for fit issues and re-balance to correct factory patterns, and fit blocks. Fit on live models, and transfer corrections to patterns * Make pattern corrections in Accumark CAD, and digitize sending to vendor using PDF files * Established fit standards and processes to decrease fit turn times thru bulk * Improved overall product quality standards in fit review
TECHNICAL DESIGNER - NEW BRAND DEVELOPMENT - RUEHL

Abercrombie & Fitch

Ruehl Brand establishment, Hollister, A&F * Managed high volume product categories, in obtaining a 2 fit minimum before production approval with use of fit blocks and proven grade rules. Worked on Hollister, A&F, Ruehl labels- knit-woven-sweaters-outerwear- innerwear * Ability to execute design and fit into bulk production while maintaining company standards of fit, form, function, scheduling and quality assurance with optimized Technical Package development * Promoted brand integrity and fit consistency through use of pattern fit blocks based on selling history and evolving fit * Expertise in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit for multiple and complex styles * Denim bottoms and outerwear established with Mexico travels to work extensively with factory and dye-house on deconstructive finishes, and special wash results inclusive of trim and thread treatments Working knowledge of all product categories regarding garment manufacturing methods, construction standards ability to proactively problem solve factory issues - Web PDM / PLM utilized for design and production flow * Extensive Travels to overseas factories in
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Cocoon Inc

Product Design and Development : Manager for Military Equipment Protective Assets * Engineer, Design and develop specific functional covers to protect Military aircraft from exposure to elements such as moisture, UV sunlight, soli and sand, water retention etc . * Visited Many Military sites and assed then draped panels onto equipment such as MRAP's, Chinook Helicopters, Humvees, and missile firing chambers that could be compromised on a moments notice of usage. * Draped initial concept and engineered to create off-water towing, excess padded areas, while being cognizant of the fabric utilization fabric width and user friendly moto. * Verified usage of Berry-Compliant raw materials as components MSDS was considered, and enginered specific fabrication which was in-house branded considering on-off and protective barriers. * I led time study for company consideration to engage and purchase Gerber Accumark for Patterning as a huge factory in handling, and completing patternwork with cost-worthy results. * Designed and created Technical packaging and construction standards for each cover, and follow-thru for each in-house sewing quad. * Attended trade shows for Trims and to source fabrications.
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Rainey Compression Essentials

Atlanta, GA

Plastic Surgery Apparel, Compression specialist * Strategically plan a budget for manufacturing and manage key milestone areas of garment production, as it interacts with sales / marketing. Research market for new product development strategies, forecast new product designs considering competitive marketplace * Lead development and execution of material/technology for finished products regarding cost management strategies. Material testing for fabric performance: worked closely with textile mill & University of North Carolina Textile Development Professors to develop performance -specific fiber weave & yarn selection, as fabric is performance driven to heal plastic surgery patients after evasive surgeries * Manage production associates in workflow process by re-evaluating construction methods, sew floor layout, and trims while cutting costs via sourcing with alternate vendors. We offered custom made orders, and inventory replenishment daily * Consistently researched for growth mapping and potential product markets * Pattern creation, and sampling, all managed in Gerber Accumark PDS * Revisited grading to ensure proper application and sizing
Body Image Apparel Owner c/o D A Designs / MANAGER TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Swimwear
Gerber Acccumark 10

WEBPDM, Illustrator, Excel, Outlook
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER / CAD PATTERNMAKER

James Perse

Downey, CA

HIGH END * Design development with each design team, interpret concept from sketch or referenced art directives * Manage all interactive processes inclusive of basic block fits and establish consistencies in construction * Work closely with factories in China, Vietnam, Italy for development of fabrications & production schedules * Fit on live models with Designer, and able to manage the fit consistency via conveying specific fit corrections to factories via Illustrator, Adobe, Paint, Snipping tool, specs etc., * High volume design sku's for presentation to owner & design team, exclusive authentic design creations * Validate shrinkage application, and all other fabric to finishing concerns, inclusive of SGS, Intertek testing standards. Work closely with Dye House on both fabrication & finished garments * Establish Standards of garment construction inclusive of seams, construction, applications, labeling, wash recommendations * Highly organized & efficient, Manage 2 Associate Technical Designers * Gerber Acccumark 10, WEBPDM, Illustrator, Excel, Outlook
MANAGER TECHNICAL DESIGN / CAD PATTERNMAKER

Barnes & Noble

Los Angeles, CA

LAF, Fanatics -NFL, NBA, NHL, Disney * Working cohesively with Design through Production and build working relationships * Manage all interactive processes inclusive of basic block fits and establish consistencies in construction * Convey to factories in China, Guatemala, and Domestic on maintenance of fit block usage and consistency in construction details, grading, sizing and most importantly, quality of workmanship * Train Technical design to fit on live models with Designer, utilize CAD tools to manage the fit consistency & convey specific fit corrections to factories via DXF, Illustrator, Adobe * Proofs base size fit, and reviews selling history of full size range to validate proper incremental growths, and additional cost cutting growth margins * Applied shrinkage for proper end use, managed dye standards for approval * Payroll planning for Technical staff - manage and budget quarterly * Highly organized & efficient *
Tuka Tech

DXF

Illustrator, Excel, Word, Outlook
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER, 1st Thru Production PATTERNMAKER

Vince

Fever Apparel Calabassas CA * Created original designs from sketches flat and draped, also directed sewer for finishing * Created designs from basic fit blocks, and graded thru production for Petite, Missy and Women sizes * Worked with knit and woven fabrics on all product categories such as Tops, Outerwear, Dresses, skirts, bottoms, Athleisure knits, soft bras & denim * Private label for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Nordstrom, Macy's, Costco, Target * Fit on live models for each brand and was able to capture and maintain the fit for each client and their customers *
WEB PDM

DXF

Los Angeles, CA

Illustrator, Accumark, V10, Excel, Word, Outlook
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGN

FREELANCE
TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER

FREELANCE
TECHNICAL DESIGNER

FREELANCE
Dalian

Guangzhou, South Korea
ARAMARK UNIFORMS

CAD PATTERNMAKER / GRADER - UNIFORMS

Lawrenceville, GA

Created apparel for a leading healthcare uniform manufacturer: Hospital gowns, sterile wraps, scrubs, using CAD Gerber Accumark and Micromark PDS System. Developed product from flat sketches via draping and use of existing patterns. Increased productivity 20% by standardizing specs and using approved fit blocks * Applied grade rules in systems management program to obtain customer fit specifications. Digitized patterns for production marking and specification processes Engineered specialized drapes for surgical procedures on a customized basis * Refined product engineering to rotate placement in marker and improve fabric utilization. Results were increased sales: lower lead cost and customer satisfaction was maintained * Traveled to JC Penney for ADAR fit specification standards to fit live model and improve overall fit
CAD PATTERNMAKER / FITTER

The Lovable Bra Company

Buford, GA

Created various types of bras, molding cups and under wire including support undergarments * Managed patterns using Gerber CAD to include grading * Supervised fit model and a team of 2 assistants for daily scheduling * Communicated via e-mail with overseas factory for production processes * Lovable was a women's lingerie company, at the time offered bras, panties, and some sleepwear
PATTERN & SAMPLE ROOM MANAGER

Natori

New York City, NY

Individually located domestic contractor for manufacturing the Josie product line. Managed and supervised cut and sew production for several lines under the Josie Natori Label to include daywear, lingerie, robes, sleepwear, foundations, and accessories * Managed sample room to include 20 sample sewers, 2 cutters and 6 designers while meeting market week deadlines for buyers. Peak volume yielded 350-500 product categories to include daywear, robes, loungewear, lingerie, sleepwear, foundations and some accessories * Negotiated with contractors for costing domestic and Philippines manufacturing. Scheduled and tracked production for raw materials through shipment
PRODUCTION MANAGER

CYNTHIA ROWLEY

New York City, NY

Developed bridge sportswear from sketches and flat patterns, also created tech packages. Lines included Missy & Girl's dresses, woven, cut n sew knits, denim and garment dyeing * Negotiated and managed domestic sourcing for delivery exit factory dates * Sourced and allocated trim and piece goods for production. Originated cut orders and designated cut room facilities as well as sew factories. Daily communication with overseas factories /agents for delivery scheduling SPECIALTY PRODUCT ENGINEERING FOR DuPONT & COCOON INC: * Strong computer skills to include Gerber Accumark, Web PDM, PDS, Karat Cad Organizer, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign * Proven ability to effective management supervision of technical team for multiple product categories (i.e. woven, denim, cut & sew knits). Expert fit analysis and production controls * Master of specialty engineered products such as DuPont Level A Chemical Protective gear, designed and engineered for compliance testing, and performance of protective apparel. * Developed Military covers @ Cocoon Inc., traveled to military sites and draped military vehicles to create covers to protect equipment from UV and salt erosion, mildew or sandstorms in desert-like environment. Humvee, Chinook Helicopters, MRAP's bomb detector, and various military heavy fighter gear. * Developed time study analysis which led to company purchase of Gerber CAD, which greatly reduced timeline on handling paper patterns, into a fraction, with a tremendous cost savings, turn time and pattern storage. * Manufactured covers on site, and ensure production flow and processes.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER

SAKS INCORPORATED

Carson Pirie -Scott BIRMINGHAM, AL Developed 2 product lines for private label brands including Missy and special sizes. Improved fit in woven bottoms to lead a10% - 12% increase in sales over plan - 11 months consistently. Re-established a working bottoms fit for Missy, Women's and Petite's to include dresses, denim and woven pants, shorts, skirts sweaters, knits, outerwear, and lingerie. Product development for Children & Toddler products * Managed 3 associates within the Technical area as assistant technical designers and developed them into technical design associates within 6 months * Applied grade rules to size ranges and converted specs to grade up to Women's and down to Petite sizes from Missy * Communicated daily to brand product managers, overseas vendors, and quality assurance for best construction methods and trim application. Problem-solver and reactionary to each detail * Review, cultivate new factories and build strong factory relations for best on-time delivery with the best quality results * International travel to Canada to review garments manufacturing standards and fit on live models, for quick turn

Awards

CUM LAUDE Graduate,

PRESIDENT of PATTERN MAKING CLUB

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