Experience

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  Dragon Crowd Garment, Inc.

  • Compton, Ca

  • Design and Development Specialist

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Compton, Ca

    •Collaborate with Merchandiser to set an action plan after analyzing hindsights in order to create product placement projection plan for new seasonal product while also developing fast track strategies •Consistently perform research of key competitors within brands market, gathering data to identify new opportunities within our business •Responsible for leading the research and direction of trend boards, color, prints and key silhouettes including best sellers updates as well as incorporating current and emerging fashion trends •Create cohesive design collections via illustrator while preparing sketches for review arranging them in CADs for monthly/weekly drops review •Develop initial tech packs after sketch review working closely with tech design to create initial proto samples while keeping in consideration brands price perameters •Partner with production to ensure brand right product by approving all lab dips, fabrics, trims and screen prints while ensuring on time deliveries

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  SuperMeLLC

  • Los Angeles, Ca

  • Assistant to Designer & Photo shoot assistant

    • May 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Los Angeles, Ca

    •Assisted with the creation of a runway collection and brand right product designs for e-commerce •Created illustrator flat sketches and CAD’s of collections for line presentation and tech packs •Assembled full tech packs with CAD’s, fabrics, specs, prints, colors and detail construction sketches•Assisted Designer and Creative Director at product photo shoots by organizing and preparing all samples and accessories on location to be ready for use as well as dress models •Collected and re-package all samples, accessories and materials at the end of each photo shoot

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  bebe stores

  • greater los angeles area

  • Design Manager: Bebe Outlet Collection & Logo

    • May 2011 - Jul 2017
    • greater los angeles area

    •Manage and directed a team that consisted of Designers, Associates and Assistants in multiple categories and job functions•Helped grow the profitability of a 38 store chain to nearly 200% in 3 years, with declining traffic and shrinking store base. •Collaborated cross functionally to create global calendar for line reviews, seasonal products, visual style outs, photos shoots, mailers, etc., and ensure adherence by the design team •Responsible for researching the direction of trend, color and prints, as well as analyzing current and emerging fashion trends to incorporate into each collection while updating best sellers •Adhered to global calendar for on time designs/samples for line reviews, seasonal product launches, visual style outs and photo shoots •Source or develop all fabrications and trims for each season/collection that are within our price constraints•Executed cohesive collection presentations including a printed report for VP’s, DMM’s, and Merchants•Maintained division budget which included Asia sourcing trips, Europe trend comp shopping and artwork purchases•Partnered closely with Merchant and Planning counterparts in reviewing best-sellers, hindsight’s and discussing SKU count for new season and plan per category •Attended all 1st fittings for all categories and worked closely with Production and Tech teams for maximized product development and approvals from initial stages to final product •Designed Day/Night Dresses, Rompers/ Jumpsuits, Bandaged Sweater Dresses, Tops and Skirts

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  CMT Wholesale Corp (Costa Blanca Division)

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Designer Outerwear & Bottoms (Retail & Wholesale)

    • Oct 2008 - May 2011
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    •Responsible for designing collections of commodity and trend right styles to meet planned dollars for each month •Coordinated all import tech packs with oversea agent and created and maintained line sheets for all styles in work •Followed each style from initial design stage to production thru approvals for fabric, trim and fit • Research and present trend, color and fabrication direction for each season to VP of Design for approval•Manage design techs workload by delegating projects for creation of development tech packs for each style•Perform competitive research and sample shopping with a shopping report on a monthly basis

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  The WetSeal Inc. (Arden B. Division)

  • Foothill Ranch, Ca

  • Associate Designer: Outerwear/Leather, Denim, Structured Woven's and Active wear

    • Aug 2006 - Oct 2008
    • Foothill Ranch, Ca

    •Followed direction of Sr. Designer for designs/sketches, calendar dates and deadlines •Created and sent out all development packages to domestic and oversea vendors •Responsible for all fabric,trims, drape approvals for development samples as well as all follow-up communication with vendors •Track and present proto samples for buy meetings with Merchant team •Attend fittings and direct aesthetic look of garments from Sr. Designers call outs•Performed competitive research and sample shopping on a monthly basis

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  The Guess Inc. (Marciano Division)

  • Assistant Designer

    • Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

    Categories: Suiting and Denim- Coordinate all import and domestic packages to be sent out for development. - Create and maintain line sheets for each category on a daily basis. - Source and order sample yardage for in-house samples. - Supervise Pattern makers, Sewers and Cutter and make sure they have enough projects.- Source all trims for specific categories as well as input all trims into the system. - Responsible for getting invoices paid to vendors for in-house sample yardage and trims.

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  Pacific Sunwear (D.e.m.o. Division)

  • Anaheim, Ca

  • Assistant Product Manager: All categories for Demo Division (Men's & Women's)

    • Mar 2005 - Feb 2006
    • Anaheim, Ca

    •Create and maintain Line sheets on WebPDM. •Communicate approvals and requests to vendors.•Turnover new development and tech packs to vendors. •Process and maintain purchase orders. •Work with Tech Dept. and log in and track all fit samples. •Track all shipping and delivery of styles.

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  The WetSeal Inc. (Arden B. Division)

  • Design Assistant: Woven Tops & Bottoms

    • May 2003 - Dec 2004

    Assist in the development of concept for each season.•Prepare line sheets for each category and keep them updated.•Responsible for sending out all development overseas and domestic.•Process all purchased artwork, prints and samples as well as maintain monthly budget.•Liaison between Design and Production Dept. for approvals.

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  Loomworks Apparel Inc./P.J. Salvage

  • Merchandiser: Anne Klein/Private Label Divisions

    • Sep 2002 - Jan 2003

    •Direct and manage product development process.•Coordinate and communicate development pages for new styles.•Facilitate approval of all fabrics, trims, samples, hang tags, etc...•Negotiate prices for all development.

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  The WetSeal Inc. (Zutopia Division)

  • Assistant Project Manager

    • Sep 2001 - Sep 2002

    Catgories: All categories - Communicate daily correspondence with import and domestic vendors.- Development and maintain all Production Reports.- Attend all fittings and write fit comments for each vendor.

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  The WetSeal Inc.

  • Foothill Ranch, Ca

  • Assistant Fit Tech

    • Jun 2000 - Sep 2001
    • Foothill Ranch, Ca

    •Spec garments and have them ready before each fitting.•Flat sketch each garment for spec sheets.•Assist Fit tech with writing fit comments during fit meetings and for send out.•Basic clerical duties: filing, e-mailing, answering phone calls.•Call and discuss fits with domestic vendors. •First contact with potential fit models: phone interview, set up appointments and measure before Fit Tech meets candidates.