Stephanie Knope Fletcher
Product Development Manager, Protective Clothing at Tingley Rubber Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Brett Schenck
Stephanie is an exceptional design talent. In a small start-up type environment she proved to excel at all aspects of design. Concept and theme, brand development and extension within the products including logo and label details. Innovative of multiple new design types across all categories and a great technical expertise in regards to quality and fit. She is very good at all categories from woven's, knits, bottoms and outwear. Most my experience has been having multiple designers and tech designers across these genres but Stephanie did all of them above expectation.
Lauren Brizendine
I have known Stephanie for over a decade on both a personal and professional level. She is talented and one of the best team players in the business. She knows the business, and has a way of making sure everyone is heard when working on a project. She is assertive and a true inspiration for all design professionals. ~Lauren G. Brizendine
Brett Schenck
Stephanie is an exceptional design talent. In a small start-up type environment she proved to excel at all aspects of design. Concept and theme, brand development and extension within the products including logo and label details. Innovative of multiple new design types across all categories and a great technical expertise in regards to quality and fit. She is very good at all categories from woven's, knits, bottoms and outwear. Most my experience has been having multiple designers and tech designers across these genres but Stephanie did all of them above expectation.
Lauren Brizendine
I have known Stephanie for over a decade on both a personal and professional level. She is talented and one of the best team players in the business. She knows the business, and has a way of making sure everyone is heard when working on a project. She is assertive and a true inspiration for all design professionals. ~Lauren G. Brizendine
Brett Schenck
Stephanie is an exceptional design talent. In a small start-up type environment she proved to excel at all aspects of design. Concept and theme, brand development and extension within the products including logo and label details. Innovative of multiple new design types across all categories and a great technical expertise in regards to quality and fit. She is very good at all categories from woven's, knits, bottoms and outwear. Most my experience has been having multiple designers and tech designers across these genres but Stephanie did all of them above expectation.
Lauren Brizendine
I have known Stephanie for over a decade on both a personal and professional level. She is talented and one of the best team players in the business. She knows the business, and has a way of making sure everyone is heard when working on a project. She is assertive and a true inspiration for all design professionals. ~Lauren G. Brizendine
Brett Schenck
Stephanie is an exceptional design talent. In a small start-up type environment she proved to excel at all aspects of design. Concept and theme, brand development and extension within the products including logo and label details. Innovative of multiple new design types across all categories and a great technical expertise in regards to quality and fit. She is very good at all categories from woven's, knits, bottoms and outwear. Most my experience has been having multiple designers and tech designers across these genres but Stephanie did all of them above expectation.
Lauren Brizendine
I have known Stephanie for over a decade on both a personal and professional level. She is talented and one of the best team players in the business. She knows the business, and has a way of making sure everyone is heard when working on a project. She is assertive and a true inspiration for all design professionals. ~Lauren G. Brizendine
Experience
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Tingley
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Manager, Protective Clothing
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Jul 2018 - Present
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Maker & Company
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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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Senior Designer
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2017
Spear-headed development of collection, successfully increased business with Nordstrom from 0 to 68 doors within 2 years. Headed costing of line, strengthening gross margins on key categories by 35%. Chaired technical design of full collection; successfully implementing tailored fits which quickly became the brands most successful size scale. Led vendor management and sourcing decisions with focus on compliance, quality assurance and best costing analysis. Partnered with marketing team on creative image and brand message. Cultivated Assistant’s development with focus on managerial growth and product development. Show less
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Product Development Manager
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Feb 2007 - Oct 2011
Traveled globally for development and product management; offered position as Product Manager for the Shanghai office. Managed technical development of garment specifications for performance, lifestyle and fitness apparel. Orchestrated the creation of company’s first sublimation print collection. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in creating sketches, screen prints, print advertisements and catalogs. Traveled globally for development and product management; offered position as Product Manager for the Shanghai office. Managed technical development of garment specifications for performance, lifestyle and fitness apparel. Orchestrated the creation of company’s first sublimation print collection. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in creating sketches, screen prints, print advertisements and catalogs.
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The Apparel Group, Ltd
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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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Designer
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Nov 2004 - Feb 2007
Hired as Product Assistant and promoted to Designer within one year. Contributed to 30% one-year growth rate of in-house brand, Enro. Headed development of all private label designs for Nordstrom dress furnishings. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in development of presentation boards and web marketing materials. Interfaced directly with Buyers on all product development aspects from concept to product delivery. Hired as Product Assistant and promoted to Designer within one year. Contributed to 30% one-year growth rate of in-house brand, Enro. Headed development of all private label designs for Nordstrom dress furnishings. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in development of presentation boards and web marketing materials. Interfaced directly with Buyers on all product development aspects from concept to product delivery.
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Product Manager
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Mar 2004 - Nov 2004
Developed design concepts for lifestyle and outdoor apparel markets combining both knits and wovens. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in designing flat sketches, marketing materials, presentation boards, catalogs and yarn dyed patterns; often under very tight deadlines. Headed pre-production of high volume accounts from concept through to production. Developed design concepts for lifestyle and outdoor apparel markets combining both knits and wovens. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite in designing flat sketches, marketing materials, presentation boards, catalogs and yarn dyed patterns; often under very tight deadlines. Headed pre-production of high volume accounts from concept through to production.
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Designer
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Sep 2001 - Mar 2004
Chaired development and design of women’s sportswear collection, specializing in knits. Guided student development with focus on technical design, innovation, goal setting and time management. Negotiated and managed detailed costing of garments with Domestic and International vendors. Chaired development and design of women’s sportswear collection, specializing in knits. Guided student development with focus on technical design, innovation, goal setting and time management. Negotiated and managed detailed costing of garments with Domestic and International vendors.
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Education
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1999 - 2001
Art Institute of Dallas
Associate of Arts - AA, Fashion Design
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