Caroline Albers
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The Line Up, Inc
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Product Project Manager + Sourcing Specialist
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May 2021 - Present
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
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Clothier Design Source
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Design and Sourcing Lead
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Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
St Paul, Minnesota, United States CDS helps brand start-ups through the design, prototype, and manufacturing process. Technical Design: Lead in creating full design options for brands while thinking through cost-effective and production friendly options, prepare technical flats, label design, collaborate with patterning and prototype team to work through feasible design options Sourcing: Source fabric and trim options for PPE, medical, government agencies, and small brand start-ups. Leverage client desires and budget… Show more CDS helps brand start-ups through the design, prototype, and manufacturing process. Technical Design: Lead in creating full design options for brands while thinking through cost-effective and production friendly options, prepare technical flats, label design, collaborate with patterning and prototype team to work through feasible design options Sourcing: Source fabric and trim options for PPE, medical, government agencies, and small brand start-ups. Leverage client desires and budget with vendor capabilities and constraints. Select and present fabric and trim options, manage fabric ordering and receiving, manage vendor relationships, maintain raw materials profit margin, develop and maintain strong vendor relationships Show less
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Barista
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Jul 2017 - Nov 2019
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Technical Designer
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Worked with artist to design and develop set of garments to be worn for dance performances. The costumes mimic the way the body ages and limit the user's movement in different ways. Work involved technical design, pattern making, and creative design.
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Wayzata High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Costume Designer
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Feb 2018 - May 2018
Plymouth, MN
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University of Minnesota College of Design
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area I worked with the head of the Apparel Design program on a project called "Impact of an East African Mother-Daughter Physical Activity Program and Co-Designed Activewear". We researched, designed, and created athletic wear for Muslim mothers and daughters. The research required working one-on-one with the mothers and daughters to learn their needs and wants for garments to be worn during physical activity. This included researching, designing, and creating athletic wear that includes a hijab and… Show more I worked with the head of the Apparel Design program on a project called "Impact of an East African Mother-Daughter Physical Activity Program and Co-Designed Activewear". We researched, designed, and created athletic wear for Muslim mothers and daughters. The research required working one-on-one with the mothers and daughters to learn their needs and wants for garments to be worn during physical activity. This included researching, designing, and creating athletic wear that includes a hijab and a full-length sleeved tunic or dress that reaches the knees, as well as leggings underneath. Show less
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Sales
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Minneapolis
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The Foundry Home Goods
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shop Manager
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
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Education
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelors of Science, Apparel Design -
St. Catherine University
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Normandale Community College