Experience 

Assistant Technical Designer - Seamless Intimates, Oct. 2024 - present

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

Dreamwear, Inc. New York, NY

Technical Design

. Support Technical Design Manager of Seamless & Shapewear by initiating tech packs and attending all fit sessions.

. Measure 15-30+ fit samples weekly, take notes, flat photos, and model fitting photos at every stage of preproduction.

. Communicate with 10+ seamless / shape-swear overseas factories and send fit comments based on feedback.

. Generated tech packs for 10+ best selling styles for Missy and PLUS size between 2024-25 calendar year.

. Create Graded Specs - preliminary, standard size, PLUS size, and for buyers. 

Quality Control 

. Conduct thorough inspections and review over 50+ TOP samples and garment specs weekly.

. Daily communication with over 30+ overseas factories and send all related TOP comments.

. Tracked TOP sample arrivals from factories, log-in quantities, and images in Style Master.

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

Freelancer - Remote Work

. Oversaw the creation of preproduction samples and prototypes of knitwear accessories and garments.

. Collaborated with and supported clients in R&D by creating original patterns and sourcing sustainable raw materials.

. Developed cost sheets, purchase orders, and connect with local factories on product development objectives 

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

Studio Operations Manager - Jan. 2020-Jul. 2021

Lobo Mau

Technical Design

. Supported Head Designer in design concepts to production of eight seasonal collections.

. Designed and developed a small-batch accessories line of crocheted handbags for S/S 22.
. Established a working knowledge of pattern making, construction, fit and balance.

. Measured garments and created size charts for e-commerce website based on company grade rules.
. Created and maintained technical packages and spec sheets (Bill of Materials, patterns, archiving, size charts, etc.)

Operations Management

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

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

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

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

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

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Education

LIM College

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Global Fashion Supply Chain Management; May 2024

 

Academy of Art University 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Knitwear Design, May 2019

Graduation Fashion Show, May 2017​

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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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