Education

LIM College

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Global Fashion Supply Chain Management; GPA: 3.9

May 2024

 

Academy of Art University 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Knitwear Design

Degree Earned: May 2019

Graduation Fashion Show, May 2017

- Participated in a collaboration collection with a Fashion Design major and produced

 seven looks, four of which are integrated with woven and fully fashioned knitwear

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Work Study Knitwear Technician, Feb - May 2015

- Assisted knitwear instructors and students in level one knitwear design and construction classes

- Performed demonstrations on domestic single-bed knitting machines for students 

- Troubleshoot and maintenance single-bed knitting machines

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Work Experience 

QC & Technical Design Assistant - Sleepwear,  Oct. 2023 - Oct. 2024

Dreamwear, Inc. New York, NY

. Conduct thorough inspections and review over 50+ TOP samples and garment measurements daily including:

womenswear and childrenswear intimates, seamless, shapewear and sleepwear.

. Daily communication with over 30+ overseas factories and send all related TOP comments to avoid delivery delays.

. Create simplified graded specs for clients and assist technical team in creation of tech packs (fitting photos & notes).

. Collaborate with technical designers and product development during fittings to ensure products meet grade rules

and quality standards.

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Technical Knitwear & Crochet Designer, Apr. 2022 - May 2024

Freelancer - Remote Work

- Collaborate with and support clients in R&D by creating original patterns, sourcing yarns, and materials 

- Develop cost sheets, purchase orders, and connect with local factories on product development objectives 

- Oversee the creation of preproduction samples and prototypes of knitwear accessories and garments for collections

during Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons

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Associate Technical Designer - Cut & Sew Knits, Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2022

Lobo Mau

- Supported Head Designer in design concepts to production of eight seasonal collections (Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter)

- Assisted in sourcing sustainable raw materials, fabrics, yarns, notions and trims
- Established a working knowledge of pattern making, construction, fit, and efficient note-taking during fit sessions

- Measured garments and created size charts for e-commerce website based on Lobo Mau grade rules
- Calculated fabric yardage for small-batch factory production of collections
- Assisted in building technical packages (Bill of Materials, patterns, archiving, size charts, etc.)
- Visited local factories and discuss product development objectives and timelines
- Daily updating Google Spreadsheets (Master List, Factory Orders, Production Timelines, Inventory Allocation, etc.) 

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Studio Operations Manager, Jan. 2020 - July 2021

Lobo Mau

- Oversaw in-house studio operations: production and in-store fulfillment of inventory as well as client orders for pickup, shipping & delivery 

- Assisted CEO / Owner in monthly vendor reporting and payment of all Flagship Designer sales

- Coordinated with Flagship Store Manager on stock levels, allocation, and product transfers

- Resolved inventory management concerns and update product quantities, images, descriptions in Shopify 

- Established best practices to increase positive customer engagement (email templates, folders, top client lists)

- Oversaw training and mentoring of seven Drexel co-op and internship-based team members

- Established and maintained development of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

- Customized and created SKU's, style numbers, and barcodes for all merchandise using Shopify and DYMO Software

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