Experience

Frost River

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Seamstress

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  • Utilized multiple industrial sewing machines for production of waxed canvas and leather canoe packs • Collaborated with production team on assembly and sewing while communicating solutions for pattern errors • Examined finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes • Utilized multiple industrial sewing machines for production of waxed canvas and leather canoe packs • Collaborated with production team on assembly and sewing while communicating solutions for pattern errors • Examined finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes



Bolt West

• Ventura, California, United States

• Owner / Designer

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  • Built an independent business designing and creating handbags and leather goods incorporating unique textiles from around the world to be sold online and locally in retail stores and markets • Collaborate with Maya Traditions Foundation as a Fair-Trade Design Partner integrating Guatemalan textiles into products to support the education, health, and culture of Mayan women and children while educating customers on the handmade process • Coordinate with local retailers and designers to teach hands-on workshops in the community discussing the fundamentals of dyeing fabric using natural material and resist techniques for dye patterns • Mentoring a small team of college students learning about the fashion industry from material properties and sourcing, through pattern making, hand sewing, and production sewing while maintaining an emphasis on quality • Operate all bookkeeping, shipping and receiving, photography and marketing, inventory, and merchandising while managing and delegating multiple tasks to efficiently meet deadlines Show less



Patagonia

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seamstress / Prototype Sewing Technician

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Operate multiple industrial sewing machines and tools used to fabricate working prototypes in-house including adhesive lamination, radio frequency welding, seam taping, laser cutting, patterning and other advanced construction methods for field testing and commercialization of products • Collaborate with Research & Development (R&D), Product, Pattern, and Design Teams to develop and explore innovative construction techniques in building current and future products and guarantee product excellence, quality, and durability while improving overall user experience • Interpret and execute design intent by applying industry knowledge, construction best practices, and manufacturing methods while addressing setbacks and providing solutions to streamline processes • Effectively communicate and document all aspects of product construction with R&D, Materials, and Inline Design Teams regarding product status, construction, and sewing techniques to maintain working communications and achieve desired product outcome while adapting to ever-changing deadlines Show less



Topa Topa Brewing Co.

• Ventura, California, United States

• Shift Lead / Beertender

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Observe and anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests to ensure satisfactory customer service and promote welcoming hospitality • Extensive knowledge of menu items including preparation, portion sizes, ingredients, texture, and taste • Demonstrate strong and assertive communication between back of house, customers, and servers while training new employees in protocol and etiquette • Observe and anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests to ensure satisfactory customer service and promote welcoming hospitality • Extensive knowledge of menu items including preparation, portion sizes, ingredients, texture, and taste • Demonstrate strong and assertive communication between back of house, customers, and servers while training new employees in protocol and etiquette



Tiger Owl

• Ventura, California, United States

• Seamstress / Sample Maker

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes



Purnell

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Served as main contact with international raw materials suppliers, including sourcing, negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders, checking quality of samples received, and identifying opportunities for process improvement • Facilitated fit sessions to review sample specs and measurements, provide recommendations, note feedback, and translate changes or approvals into flay lay sketches and tech packs for pattern makers and factories • Created, updated, and maintained tech packs, assisted with final approval of tech packs and samples requested, and prioritized requests efficiently and effectively • Supported team in conceptualization and development of products including, researching seasonal colors and textiles, created mood boards and line sheets and presented line to head of design • Managed development and production samples, communicating daily status updates to internal operations team to execute prompt delivery of goods based on selling season calendar • Attended national trade shows to present line and meet international vendors to discuss fabric and trim sourcing, product development, and inconsistencies or improvements in our processes while building rapport Show less



Petit Mioche

• Ojai, California, United States

• Seamstress / Sample Maker

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes



Huntsmen & Hounds

• Ventura, California, United States

• Seamstress / Sample Maker

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes • Partner with designers to assist in conceptual design, pattern making and sewing, product construction, and fit • Collaborate and communicate effectively by openly discussing design theory, style details, alternative solutions, and all information necessary for manufacturing products • Examine finished goods for inconsistencies and identified areas to improve processes



Addison Behavioral Resources

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Therapist

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Developed and lead treatment plan meetings with occupational, physical, speech therapists and clinical psychologists to guarantee success of client treatment • Collaborated with Supervisor and created new advanced positions to improve employee satisfaction as well as overall quality and effectiveness within the company • Applied ABLLS-R to implement ABA therapy, create individualized treatment plans and complete clinical services to ensure effective programs for clients within the home, school, and community • Directed gross motor group therapy activities which are implemented into client programming to improve gross motor skills of each individual Show less



The Lazarus Project

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Behavioral Therapist

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Developed and lead treatment plan meetings with occupational, physical, speech therapists and clinical psychologists to guarantee success of client treatment • Collaborated with Supervisor and created new advanced positions to improve employee satisfaction as well as overall quality and effectiveness within the company • Applied ABLLS-R to implement ABA therapy, create individualized treatment plans and complete clinical services to ensure effective programs for clients within the home, school, and community • Directed gross motor group therapy activities which are implemented into client programming to improve gross motor skills of each individual Show less