Experience

7Diamonds

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

• Production Coordinator

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Secret Charm

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

• Technical Designer

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2020

  - Solely managed the sampling/fit process three of our leading accounts, Charming Charlie, Ross, and Burlington in junior, missy and plus women’s apparel.- Upheld brand design standards for a dependable and consistent product.- Created and released tech packs and graded spec following customer regulations and requirements.- Cross examined all e-files to ensure data is consistent before releasing to vendor.- Coordinated fittings, tracked comments and transmitted evaluation and documentation to vendors.- Communicated with clients to receive approval/comments for samples in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are being met.- Cultivated lucrative relationships with clients through active engagement and issue resolution.- Provided vendors with detailed sample comments including live model pictures, sketches demonstrating how to correct the error, spec comments, final grading, and pattern updates.- Assisted my superiors and colleagues with their leading accounts such as Nordstrom NPG, Dillard’s, Steinmart, Fashion Nova as needed.- Naturally took on the responsibilities of my supervisor when absent, delegated tasks to colleagues, and worked as a team to execute on-hand work.



Liberty Love Cure Apparel

• Technical Designer

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  - Held direct responsibility for managing the complexities of the daily pre-production operations for this junior, missy and plus women’s apparel manufacturer.- Worked with exclusive accounts that include major department stores such as; Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Bealls Department, DD’s Discount, Burlington, Kohl’s, and Walmart E-comm.- Became proficient with wide range of fit technician skills and knowledge for Junior, missy, petite, plus garments.- Managed the sampling process of 1st Fit samples, Pre-Production samples, Photo samples, Reference samples, and Top Of Production samples.- Inspected and approved garments in accordance with quality, spec standards, and customer requirements, reducing margin of error.- Maintained knowledge of customer requirements and regulations.- Arranged and attended Fit sessions with our customers and models, and communicated fit changes with designer and pattern technician.- Submitted all essential items per order/style to buyer for approval, such as; trims, self fabric quality/color, strike-offs, and lab dips.- Communicated with customers to receive approval/comments for submitted items and answered all questions to ensure quality requirements are being met.- Worked with our oversea vendors to ensure deadlines are being met for all samples, and submissions.- Trained to obtain knowledge of silhouettes and fabrications- Created grading sheets for our vendors to follow for spec related duties.- Improved tech pack & sample comments by creating a standard excel file template, making inspections and fitting sessions run effortlessly.



Y.H Texpert

• Production Manager & Technical Designer

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • February 2015 – January 2017 | Production Manager & Technical Designer - Managed a team of 4 in our Los Angeles office, as well as co-sided with our overseas office in Vietnam.- Experienced handling orders for off price accounts such as: KanCan, Eunina, Judy Blue, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Buckle, Forever 21, and Burlington.- Contacted the logistic company to coordinate the departure and the arrival of finished goods, making sure client's deadlines are met.- Visited clients to discuss sample/production quality, shipping schedules and deadlines.- Trained and monitored new entry level employees to ensure their knowledge and skills progress as needed.- Closely worked with fabric vendors to provide essential material as requested per customer. As well as suggest new material for future orders.• January 2013 – February 2015 | Pre-Production Manager & Technical Designer- Trained to obtain Fit technician skill to ensure our customers quality is being met the junior and women’s denim standards.- Managed the sampling process of development samples, counter samples, 1st Fit samples, Pre-Production samples, and Top Of Production samples.- Handled multiple accounts ranging from 25-250 style/color way per account.- Created and issued order contracts to our vendors.- Issued fabric purchased orders to vendors.- Assisted in reviewing and confirming the quality of material.