Material Supplier Quality Manager

• Sep 2021 - Present

Manage a team responsible for ensuring all materials at Patagonia are tested in accordance to standards from development through production. We develop, maintain, and improve testing processes, material specifications, databases/internal systems, and seasonal developments. My team maintains a quality vendor score card to understand material supplier capabilities/quality levels. The team works closely with material development and performance to resolve all material quality issues.

Materials Performance Engineer

• Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

Testing and Standards Engineer

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

Technical Associate

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

- Manage AATCC UV Calibration program by preparing, assigning, and distributing specimens, and responding to inquiries. Program administration of UV/Vis spectrophotometer and membership database management system. - Prepare and distribute samples for Research Committees round robins/interlabs. Plan, conduct and report testing as needed by the Research Committees or Technical Director. - Oversee quality control products including ordering, assembly, quality checking, and maintaining inventory of component parts and complete units. - Attend and assist at AATCC conferences and committee meetings. - Demonstrate and teach AATCC test methods. - Manage AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs by sourcing fabric, distributing samples, compiling results, preparing and distributing final reports, as well as giving updates to responsible committees. Show less

Textile Chemistry Research Intern

• May 2014 - Jan 2015

- Completed two Color Trend Forecast Lines for Spring/Summer 2016 and Fall/Winter 2016/2017. - Collaborated with the New York office to create color formulas for 110 colors between the two Trend Forecasts. - Conducted lab dips on samples provided by the product development division; ensured lab work was conducted in a timely manner and communicated with other departments - Completed in-depth analysis of a new reactive dye brand, comparing samples to a current direct dye brand to assess differences in colorfastness between dyed samples. - Responsible for laboratory maintenance, including labeling and refilling chemical bottles as needed. Show less

Residential Counselor in Academics-Within the Global Village

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

- Integrated and promoted a healthy learning environment in the resident hall and on North Carolina State University’s campus, specifically focused on helping incoming exchange students. - Helped struggling students with time management, study skills, and helped students reach higher levels of personal development and academic success - Provided weekly meetings to students who were struggling academically and personally, referred them to other campus resources when appropriate (counseling center or tutoring services) - Attended bi-weekly meetings with hall staff, coaching staff, and resident directors. Show less