Experience

Slyletica

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Garment Technician

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Working with Design team, Account Managers and Production team to bring each client's vision into reality, ensuring quality is achieved in design, fit and construction. Communicating with off-shore manufacturers with detailed Tech Packs using a combination of Excel and Illustrator and co-ordinating the development of the garments from initial prototype through to bulk production. Working with Design team, Account Managers and Production team to bring each client's vision into reality, ensuring quality is achieved in design, fit and construction. Communicating with off-shore manufacturers with detailed Tech Packs using a combination of Excel and Illustrator and co-ordinating the development of the garments from initial prototype through to bulk production.



Freelance Patternmaker, Grader and Senior Garment Technician

• Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Freelance Patternmaker, Grader and Senior Garment Technician

  • Jan 2003 - Present

  After many years working within the local apparel industry, I established myself as a Freelance Patternmaking / Grader / Marker Maker with CAD skills utilising Lectra Systems and StyleCAD. Combining this with conducting StyleCAD Training for Industry and Tertiary Education, I have worked with a variety of clients and across many apparel categories and remain open to different opportunities. I am passionate about continuous development and life-long learning and remain keen to update technical skills along with developments in the industry. Show less



Freelance

• Melbourne, Australia

• StyleCAD Software Trainer

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  Design and conduct individualised one on one or group training for Patternmakers, Graders and Marker Makers using StyleCAD software. Some past and current clients include: - Pilgrim Clothing - Kookai - Black Apple - Mission Brown - Mesop - Fashion Clubwear - Fella Hamilton - Kaplan Group - Lama Furniture - McConnell Seats - Melbourne School of Fashion - Kangan Institute - P.C. Corporate - Revolution Racegear - Stewart & Heaton - Vigorella Show less



Postie Fashions

• Heidelberg Melbourne

• Patternmaker / Grader / Marker Maker - Lectra Systems

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Liaise with Design Team. Create first Sample patterns and Markers using Lectra Systems CAD program. Create and update Specification Sheets using Excel. Attend Fitting sessions and document fit alterations. Liaise with local Manufacturers regarding construction details. Problem solve. Alter patterns and prepare for Production. Grade Patterns and create Production markers. Record keeping and paperwork. Liaise with Design Team. Create first Sample patterns and Markers using Lectra Systems CAD program. Create and update Specification Sheets using Excel. Attend Fitting sessions and document fit alterations. Liaise with local Manufacturers regarding construction details. Problem solve. Alter patterns and prepare for Production. Grade Patterns and create Production markers. Record keeping and paperwork.



Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

• Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• StyleCAD Patternmaking, Grading and Marker Making Tutor

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  StyleCAD Tutor for 1st and 2nd year students in Melbourne and Sydney. Role pivoted to online at the start of the pandemic and was put on hold at the end of semester due to a decision to reduce pressure on students due to continued online learning requirements. StyleCAD Tutor for 1st and 2nd year students in Melbourne and Sydney. Role pivoted to online at the start of the pandemic and was put on hold at the end of semester due to a decision to reduce pressure on students due to continued online learning requirements.



The Textile and Fashion Hub

• Richmond, Melbourne

• Industry Trainer

  • Dec 2012 - 2016

  Designing and delivering StyleCAD workshops for Industry professionals Designing and delivering StyleCAD workshops for Industry professionals



Pea in a Pod

• Collingwood Melbourne

• Patternmaker / Grader / Marker Maker - StyleCAD

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2015

  Liaise with Design Team. Create first Sample patterns and Markers using StyleCAD. Attend Fitting sessions and document fit alterations. Alter patterns and prepare for Production. Grade Patterns and create Production markers. Maintain records and paperwork. Liaise with Design Team. Create first Sample patterns and Markers using StyleCAD. Attend Fitting sessions and document fit alterations. Alter patterns and prepare for Production. Grade Patterns and create Production markers. Maintain records and paperwork.



Kangan Institute

• Australia
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sessional Teacher - CAD

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2012

  Create Learning and Assessment programs according to Units of Competency. Deliver Learning Programs and assess students competency. Fulfil paperwork and documentation requirements. Attend planning meetings. Create Learning and Assessment programs according to Units of Competency. Deliver Learning Programs and assess students competency. Fulfil paperwork and documentation requirements. Attend planning meetings.