Quality Control Construction

Maria A. Travis

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Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 *******@*********.***

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Results-driven Technical Designer with over 25 years of a Production Patternmaking background.

Possess strong knowledge of the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and quality control of garment’s

production. Extensive knowledge of pattern construction and garment fit. Strong written and verbal

communication skill set with an affinity for being detail oriented. Able to proactively troubleshoot and

problem solve. Work well as a team player to create a great work atmosphere.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GOODY’S Family Clothing, New York, NY 11/26/07 to 7/18/08

Technical Designer for Junior/Junior Plus Knits

Evaluated and advised on all prototypes thru production fit samples, including fit/ pattern corrections,

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correct production construction methods and quality issues.

Collaborated with designers during fittings to ensure integrity of design-approved prototypes while

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monitoring targeted price.

Drafted detailed technical flat sketches, hand drawn or using Excel or Microsoft Illustrator.

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Executed design and fit intent into bulk productions for Junior cut and sew knits and Full-Fashion

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sweaters.

Confirmed compliance of garment to specifications and fit direction.

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Effectively communicated with overseas factories by clear and concise e-mail communication.

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Completed tech packs using PDM (ESPS)

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Kid’s Headquarters, New York, NY 6/29/06 to 11/21/07

Technical Designer for Wal-Mart Kid’s

Ensured size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories from Newborn to Girl’s

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and Boy’s sizes.

Collaborated with designers during fittings to ensure integrity of design-approved prototypes while

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monitoring targeted price.

Facilitated transition of apparel styles from design concept /first prototype to final production-ready

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samples.

Completed design specification package, including generating sketches, construction details,

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measurement specifications with appropriate tolerances and predefined performance standards.

Travelled to Wal-Mart to ensure proper fit and construction according to set standards.

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Experienced with PDM (Wal-Mart Retail Link).

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Apparel Holdings Group, New York, NY 2004 to 2006

Production Patternmaker

Executed patterns to spec for woven stretch and rigid fabrics for pants, skirts, tops and jackets as well as

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knit tops and bottoms.

Engineered production patterns for Junior, Missy and Plus Size garments.

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Implemented and standardized specs and grade rules from proto to final bulk specifications.

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Communicated by email with factories overseas as well as directly with domestic contractors.

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Conveyed fit and balance issues to overseas factories through detailed sketches and pattern corrections.

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Kamhi Fashion Group, New York, NY 1991 to 2004

Production Patternmaker

Created patterns to spec for woven stretch and rigid fabrics for pants, skirts, tops and jackets as well as

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knit tops and bottoms.

Engineered production patterns for Junior, Missy and Plus Size garments.

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Undertook start-up of new Junior bottoms line.

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Lead fit sessions on live models and took initiative of specific products.

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Kenneth Mitchell/ G.Z. Industries, New York, NY 1986 to 1991

Production Patternmaker

Produced patterns for stretch woven and rigid fabrics for pants, skirts, tops and jackets as well as knit tops

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and bottoms.

Engineered production patterns to spec for Missy and Plus Size garments.

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Formulated specs from prototype through final graded specifications.

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Winsome Togs, New York, NY 1983 to 1986

Production Patternmaker

Promoted from First to Production patternmaker in 6 months.

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Created patterns to spec for woven stretch and rigid fabrics for pants, skirts, tops and jackets as well as

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knit tops and bottoms.

Executed production patterns for Girl’s, Missy and Missy Plus sizes.

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EDUCATION:

SUNY at Binghamton - Anthropology

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SUNY at Stony Brook - Anthropology

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Fashion Institute of Technology - Patternmaking Technology

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Career Center of New York - Illustrator, A+ Certification

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References available upon request.

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