Columbus, Ohio, United States
I am an Apparel Industry professional with extensive experience in Production, Sourcing, and Apparel Technical Design. My career has equipped me with a diverse skill set, including reviewing market data, maintaining product consistency, and fostering strong vendor relations. With a solid foundation in Apparel Technical Design, I am well-versed in ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Thank you, Jeana Holt
Category: Chain/ Outlet Men’s Casual Woven & Knit Bottoms, Men’s Underwear, Women’s Denim Pants Shorts & Skirts, Women’s Leather & Coated Bottoms- August 2023- June 2024 Category: Men’s Casual Woven, Knit, Denim Bottoms & Dual Gender Denim Jackets- February 2018- August 2023 Category: Dual Gender Casual Knit Bottoms- November 2014-2018 ( Associate Technical Designer) Category: Women’s Denim- May 2013-November 2014 (Assistant Technical Designer) • Streamlined fit process to reduce fit round iteration by 30% utilizing construction, fit and pattern development tools WebPDM and PLM. • Managed research and development Tax Credit- Identified $200,000+ R&D Tax credits annually • Collaborated with cross functional and overseas vendors, to reduce development cost and speed to market • Strategically managed workload and calendar deadlines to maintain delivery and shorten development life cycle • Developed extensive fit block library and approved patterns for Women’s Denim Pants and shorts, Men’s Casual shorts, pants and swim Using Accumark • Lead fit sessions leveraging my fit and construction experience and effective communication skills • Reviewed grading though wear test, size set try on and graded nest patterns, adjusted Chino program grade and tolerance to ensure smooth pattern and ensure sizes do not overlap •Develop technical packages using, Web PLM ,Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator gerber/ AccuMark pattern making.
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•Training new employees on cash register, store policies, the Crocs brand and product attributes. •Helping customers choose products using my extensive knowledge of product fit, comfort and style attributes. •Assist with merchandising, shoe orders and restocking of sales floor and back room. •Prepared schedule and led associates while making sure the store is running as efficient and profitable as possible. •Administrator exceptional customer service by giving the customer my full attention and extensive product knowledge. • Maintaining efficient and accurate store records, allowing the store to run as effectively as possible.
•Conducted fit sessions with models and designers. •Created tech packages using Web PDM , Accumark, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. • Speced garments to verify pieces were constructed in the correct manor and approved spec sheets for production. •Maintained contact with overseas venders to ensure they follow and understand all fit comments, review all pattern adjustments and fit photos before going to production.