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- 1. Marcia Moore Cell: 646 - 724- 4321 E-mail: marciamoore442@gmail.com Professional Summary Dynamic seasoned Technical Design professional, in apparel, intimate apparel, outerwear and swimwear development and production. Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern-making, draping and sewing, as well as creating specification for different size categories. Extraordinary eye for garment construction details and fit. Conduct fitting on live models as well as mannequin, working very closely with Design Director /Design Team. Result driven, quickly pinpointing fit problems and implementing correction to speed up production and save time as well as cost. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with factories inland or overseas. With expertise in woven fabrics as well as cut and sew knits. Work independently or collaborate with a team, highly adaptable and time conscious. Regardless of price points, I believe garments should be made to the best standards, using quality materials and workmanship. Safety measures should be followed so that garments are not recalled. Have the ability to get excellent quality garments produced according to Company standards or private label request, using all tools available, including and not limited to hand or computer sketches, paper or muslin samples and digital photographs with clear detailed comments which result in excellent apparel for the vendors. Also shop the market and attend trade shows to keep up with current and upcoming trends. * MAINTAIN FIT AND QUALITY STANDARDS * CREATIVE SELF-STARTER AND INNOVATOR * PATTERN EVALUATION AND CORRECTION * APPROVE OR REJECT GARMENTS TO ENSURE FIT CONSISTENCY * GREAT ORGANIZATIONAL, ANALYTICAL AND PLANNING SKILLS * POSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE, EFFICIENT, MULTI-TASKER TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Outlook. Web PDM, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator CS5, Photo Shop CS5, Lectra Web Gallery, Digital Camera, Scanner, Sewing Machine and Marrow Machine, Quark Press, Frame-maker Desktop Publishing. Detail hand sketching or computer sketching. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Hot Shot HK LLC. NY, NY. March 2014 – September 2014 SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER Creating technical packages for Kids, Juniors, Junior Plus, Missy and Women’s Plus for sample development for private label. Conduct fitting on live model or form, using digital photo to capture and keep record of fit problems. Comment on fitting issues via e-mail or telephone for domestic or overseas factories. * Keep track of all samples sent out and record all fit issues and resubmits of samples Proto, PP or TOP. * Issuing graded specs for all categories listed above for twenty four accounts like BeBe, Wet Seal, Charlotte Ruse, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters. * Accuracy, speed and efficiency results in delivery being on time without charge backs and cancellations. Unlimited Avenues NY, NY. January 2014 - Freelance DESIGNER/TECHNICAL DESIGNER Creating flat sketches for juniors, Missy, Women and plus sizes for sample development for technical packages. Create construction details using illustrator and excel for garment development. Conduct fit sessions on forms or models. Sourcing trims and researching standards for garment construction according to price points of garments. Approve garments for production, applying full Grade for garment that's goes into production. * Constant quality control resulted in vendor satisfaction, Mandee. Forever 21, Century 21, Dress Barns, Lane Bryant, Deb Shop * Collaboration, expertise and determination which resulted in on time delivery. Unique Design NY. NY. September 2010 – January 2012 DESIGNER/PATTERN-MAKER/TECHNICAL DESIGNER/ SEAMSTRESS Create flat pattern for, infant/toddlers, girls and pre-teens, juniors, Missy, Women's and some plus sizes, focusing on quality and fit for clients. Sourcing trims and researching standards for garment construction according to price points of garments. Create construction details using illustrator and excel for garment development. Conduct fit sessions on forms or models. Approve garments for production, applying full Grade for garment that's goes into production. * Constant quality control results in vendor satisfaction. * Collaboration, expertise and determination resulted in timely delivery. Sugar Plum Fashions, NY, NY. January 2010 - September 2010 TECHNICAL DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Created technical packages for overseas factories for infant, toddlers, girls and pre-teens focusing on specifications for private labels. Collaborated with Designers to review concept fit garments for each seasonal line. Advised designer on technical details for new concepts. Communicated with Head Designer on fit issues when factories tried to produce inferior garments. Corrected patterns when factories misinterpreted design details or construction. * Conducted and facilitated fit sessions to evaluate counter samples, pre-production samples, size run and TOP samples. * Followed design through from concept to production, which resulted on time delivery for Macy’s, Ross Dresses, Lords Taylor.. Baby Togs Inc. NY, NY. May 2008 - October 2009 TECHNICAL DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Established specification for Private Label brands for Lucy Sykes and Nicole Miller from concept to production. Draped on form when necessary so factory had clear direction for construction of samples. Executed accurate information between vendors, factories and departments. Conducted fit sessions on live models as well as forms with designer, using digital images to implement correction. * Promoted to Assistant Product Manager after position was vacated which resulted in timely delivery . * Cut the sample budget in half with accurate specifications and fit and sharing information between departments. * Approved fabrics, colors and trims.
- 2. Marcia Moore Cell: 646- 724-4321 E-mail: marciamoore442@gmail.com Andrews Sports Club/ Plugg Jeans NY, NY. August 2007 - April 2008 TECHNICAL DESIGNER Established specification for juniors, Missy, plus sizes from concept to production. Draped on form when necessary so factory had clear direction for construction of samples. Communicated accurate information between vendors, factories and departments. Conducted fit sessions on model with designer, using digital images to implement correction. Make detail sketches and upload into excel when construction details were need to execute accurate samples. Updated technical packages when necessary. * Taught one team member how to use Web PDM on my lunch time because I saw that she had the potential. * Helped design department with concepts boards and cut swatches when they were overwhelmed by creating a template to speed up process A. H Schreiber, NY, NY. - April 2007 - July 2007 TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Freelance Produced specification for infants, girls and juniors swimwear from concept to production. Communicated accurate information between vendors, factories and departments. Conducted fit sessions on live model, using digital images to implement correction. Make detail sketches and upload into Lectra Web Gallery when construction details were need to execute accurate samples. Updated technical packages when Design or Vendor requested the change for private labels. * Developed new measuring standards for ten styles because factories were having problem constructing samples. * Troubleshoot with manager of plus size department when factory was being inconsistent with construction and was asked for my input. Squeeze Jeans, NY, NY - October 2006 - March 2007 TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Freelance Produced specification for juniors, Missy and plus size jeans from concept to production. Communicated accurate information between vendors, factories and departments. Conducted fit sessions on live model, using digital images to implement correction. Make detail sketches and upload into Retail Link when construction details were need to execute accurate samples. Updated technical packages when necessary for Barneys, Macy’s, Lords and Taylor, Walmart , Sears. Measured garments to make sure they adhered to specifications given. Corrected patterns especially the j-curve factory was inconsistent. * Had to visit the stores to check garment quality after delivery because of complaint from vendor. * Communicated daily with factories and manager, so all were aware of time line. McCall’s/Vogue Pattern Co, NY.NY. - October 2003 - January 2005 TECHNICAL DESIGNER-WRITER Wrote detailed sewing direction for the home sewing industry from infants to plus sizes, craft and home decorating. Made samples to clarify construction details for difficult styles. Implemented new sewing techniques for easy garment construction. Remarked patterns when necessary or when marking affected grading. Cross check that fabric chosen by design department was compatible with the design. * Hand -draw difficult construction detail also made a half scale sample. * Upload information into Quark Press desk top publishing system Simplicity Pattern Co, NY, NY. - January 1989 - July 2003 TECHNICAL DESIGNER -WRITER Wrote detailed sewing direction for the home sewing industry from infants to plus sizes, craft and home decorating. Made samples to clarify construction details for difficult styles . Implemented new sewing techniques for easy garment construction. Remarked patterns when necessary or when marking affected grading. Cross check that fabric chosen by design department was compatible with the design. * Attend daily production meeting to report what the priority for each line and implement corrections when necessary. * Upload information into Frame Maker desk top publishing system. * Promoted team leader of group to aid efficiency of products. EDUCATION Katharine Gibbs School NY, NY A.A.S Degree - Fashion Designing and Fashion Merchandising Mayor's School of Design Certificate - Fashion Designing Tarrant High School Diploma - Clothing and Textiles