Experience

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  ALVANON

  • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

  • Senior Technical Consultant

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

    Primary job functions are garment block creation in 2D and 3D and garment grade development for fit standards. I work collaboratively with the consulting team to define the approach and strategies for achieving client objectives. I develop and present expert observations and recommendations designed to address client technical challenges and fit standardization which may include non-traditional methods and techniques. I have comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the apparel development process with a focus on technical. I am enthusiastic about contributing to Alvanon, brands, clients and the industry as a whole.

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  Apparel Pattern Services by Kimberly, LLC

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Commercial Pattern Maker | Product Development

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2020
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Delivering top-quality production pattern making with exceptionally high standards for more than 75 established, high-profile and new, emerging retailers and designers. Managing on average 15-20 clients and dozens of projects at one time, performing professional product development via grading, digitizing, technical specifications and marker making for women, men’s and children’s wear.• Manage a long client list of notable retailers and apparel manufacturers, providing pattern making and grading, technical design, training, and product development• Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2D Pattern Making and 3D virtual prototyping and marker making• Specialize in Size and Fit Analysis and have a good eye for garment balance, scale and proportion• Ability to cut and sew high-quality prototypes and operate a wide range of industrial equipment• Technical Specifications using ISO standards and communicate with manufacturers worldwide• Manage business operations, sales and expense performance, growth, marketing and social media• Implemented a time-study process to establish viable services to offer and competitive pricing• Manage company-client relations, quotes, contracts, and production • Manipulate and edit 1st patterns in 3D design environment before developing physical samples to reduce sampling costs and reduce the carbon footprint • Created work processes for scheduling, consultations, and product development workflow to streamline tasks, save 25% time and decrease [email protected]

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  Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

  • Instructor | Apparel Technologies

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2018
    • 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

    Developed and taught a full curriculum for Pattern Development, Grading & Size Analysis, Industrial Sewing Methods, Manufacturing & Product Development and Computer Aided 2D and 3D courses. • Developed new curriculum for Computer Aided Design course to include 3D Virtual Prototyping• Initiated articulations with two major universities Apparel Design programs• Averaged 85% or higher performance ratings for course Faculty Evaluations with 75% or higher student participation• Organized and hosted first College Consortium bringing together Apparel Educators, Target PDD and Optitex/EFI resulting in increased recognition for the program and our institution • Developed and taught service-learning projects with middle-school aged youth, introducing them to the Apparel Industry as a potential career, engaging young minds early on careers in fashion, apparel • Maintained an advisory committee of Apparel Industry professionals from a variety of big-name retailers, manufacturers• Also taught at school from Jan 1993 - Jan 1999; returned from Aug 2010 - Dec 2018

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  Target

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Contract Patternmaking | Grading | 3D simulation

    • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Worked directly with Product Design and Development to develop and grade basic patterns for Men, Women, and Children in 2D and 3D environment.

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  KOKOON boutique without borders

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Pattern Maker | Production Manager

    • Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Developed and graded patterns for Misses Contemporary clothing, developing technical specifications and communicating with manufacturers, performing design and fit analysis, managing and maintaining all materials and trim. Responsible for managing production timelines, quality control and developing product standards.

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  Kwik Sew Pattern Co.

  • Minneapolis, MN

  • Designer | Pattern Maker | Grader

    • Jan 1999 - Feb 2012
    • Minneapolis, MN

    Developed innovative ideas for new product lines, spoke on behalf of the company at trade shows and special industry events, developed and maintained size standards and was deeply involved in using trend information to develop seasonal concepts, color, material and form. • Changed pattern making and grading manual work processes to digital by implementing CAD making it more accurate and reducing production time• Worked with the CEO, Design Director and Design team to analyze 10+ Computer Aided Design systems and implemented a system to make workflow more efficient and productive• Partnered with sizing research organizations, researching and analyzing new body scanning data to standardize and update to a modern global fit for Men, Women, Children, Toddler an Infant sizes • Researched and performed size studies on dogs of various breeds to develop standard sizing for new dog products• Researched and developed size standards for bras and intimate apparel, for the new product line• Organized and staffed the company’s annual trade show booth for Hancock Fabrics, one of seven major retail piece-goods chains, where buyers form 450+ stores, and 37+ states buy merchandise

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  Target Corporation

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Contract Patternmaker | Global Fit Program

    • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Worked directly with Product Design and Development to develop and grade basic patterns for Men, Women, and Children.