Experience

The North Face, a VF Company

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Technical Devloper

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  -Owned pinnacle technical run product: Summit Run-Currently working on technical outerwear in snow, alpine, mountaineering: Summit Series

• Technical Developer

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

  - Manages and develops best and better run product for the ultra runner to the everyday runner.- Drives innovation through fit and construction to provide unobstructed movement for athlete.- Leading block library project for performance category that includes tights, shorts, tops, mid-layers,and outerwear- Promoting and utilizing 3D collaboration with design to concept new design silhouettes preseasonand to validate fit corrections in season.- Contributing member of the 3D Technical Development Taskforce to integrate 3D into the job role toreduce prototyping and promote speed to market Show less



Nike

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Developer II- Women's Sportswear

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

  - Responsible for cut and sew essential leggings, knit & woven tops and bottoms.- Handled a large style count and workload, while initiating tools and projects- Advised team on production friendly and cost-effective construction solutions that achieve designintent and meet margin targets.- Collaborated with design for advancement and exploration of construction and fit.- Created and updated tech packs that include graded specifications, construction details, and detailsketches.- Communicated fit, construction, and design detail in order to achieve an average of 3 prototypesprior to Fit Approval.- Mentored Technical Developer I- teaching fit and pattern adjustments. Show less

• Technical Developer II- Bras

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018

  - Owned all cut and sew bras for Nike, a few of which were part of brand campaigns.- Developed and Fit Approved Nike’s first Plus size alpha size cut and sew bra offering.- Participated in focus groups and try-on sessions to gather consumer insight to improve fit.- Visited bra factories in Asia to see new technologies and machinery involved in creating innovativeproduct.

• Technical Developer II- Men's Sportswear

  • Dec 2015 - May 2017

  - Managed fleece, knit, and woven cut and sew styles across multiple classifications and multiple collections.- Developed and Fit Approved 50+ styles each season. Translated design concepts into technical specifications to create fully constructed garments.- Led fit sessions involving cross-functional teams.- Communicated all fit, pattern, trim, construction and material revisions to factories.- Participated in international travel for prototype development, engaging with Hong Kong liaisonteam and Southeast Asia factories. Show less

• Technical Developer I-Men's Sportswear

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  - Promoted within category from Technical Developer I to Technical Developer II.



PRO Unlimited

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nike Print & Pattern Development Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  -Assist senior print developer in separating artwork through NED Graphics software to create rollers, and design necessary tools using Adobe Creative Suite for the production of printed fabric for Nike global apparel -Effectively communicate with mills overseas to produce printed fabric that meets Nike colorfastness and aesthetic standards -Delegate colorways and schematics for several sport categories’ all-over prints, engineered prints, yarn dyes, embosses, burnouts, and jacquards -Learning how print methods affect different fibers and materials, and applying this knowledge when working with PLMs, designers, and technical designers in several categories to ensure that the printed fabric strike-offs meet their expectations Show less



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flat Pattern Teaching Assistant

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  -Provided guidance to students on apparel designs, techniques and manipulations of flat patterns -Provided guidance to students on apparel designs, techniques and manipulations of flat patterns



Anna Sui

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  -Communicated between departments and contractors to ensure that garments are made correctly and operations run efficiently -Meticulously copied and adjusted patterns to create better fitting garments for a specific fit model -Skillfully cut fabric to match prints and to be on grain for several samples for Fall ’12 production and Spring ’13 show -Quality checked and documented all Fall ’12 production samples and Spring’ 13 show samples to several buyers -Helped produce and attended the Anna Sui Spring ’13 Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week Show less



Cuff Luv

• Greater Chicago Area

• Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  -Attended accessory trade shows and network with wholesalers. -Acted as buyer for accessories used to created a line of magnetic pins Worked with the manufacturer on samples and to ensure the finished product is up to the company standard -Assisted in designs and fabric selections for new products -Attended accessory trade shows and network with wholesalers. -Acted as buyer for accessories used to created a line of magnetic pins Worked with the manufacturer on samples and to ensure the finished product is up to the company standard -Assisted in designs and fabric selections for new products



Nike

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • May 2007 - Sep 2010

  -Won ACE Award, given to an employee that displays excellent customer service and teamwork -Increased sales by providing excellent customer service and offered product knowledge to assist customers with product selection. -Designed store displays and mannequins that showcased the current fashion trends and new products. -Won ACE Award, given to an employee that displays excellent customer service and teamwork -Increased sales by providing excellent customer service and offered product knowledge to assist customers with product selection. -Designed store displays and mannequins that showcased the current fashion trends and new products.