Manager Design

L eah D Ambrosio

leahdambrosio.com : ****.*********@*****.*** : 215-***-****

Knit Textile Designer

I have an excitement for research, experimentation, and discovery during the creative process

Personal Statement

of textile design. I am looking to connect with a creative team that recognizes original thinking,

promotes unique, innovative textiles, and works to understand the needs of consumers.

Employer s Choice Award, Textile Design (2012) - Given to the designer within each dicipline

Awards & Projects

whose work best exemplifies innovation, creativity, execution and process.

Nick Cave Installation Team (2011) - Fabric Workshop & Museum

Designer s Choice Award (2010) - Alpaca Breeders Association Textile Design Competition

Jim Drain Knitting Installation Team (2010) - Fabric Workshop & Museum

Drexel University

Philadelphia University

Education

September 2001 - June 2005

September 2009 May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Design & Merchandising

Masters of Science in Knit Textile Design

Concentration in Visual Studies

Achieved a professional level of technical skills in knitting with

Specialized Skills

Passap, Shima Seiki, and circular machines

Ability to push the limits of design in structure and materials while focusing on

connecting a beginning concept to an appropriate end design

Excellent managerial and multi-tasking skills

Experience negotiating with foreign and domestic factories

Freelance Knit Designer : Aug 2011 - March 2012

Work Experience

Izatex : Brooklyn NY

Design a collection of knit textiles

Research market trends

Meet seasonal deadlines for trade shows

Retail Manager : Nov 2008 - Present

Vagabond Boutique & Yarn Shop : Philadelphia PA

Manage daily responsibilities of a small boutique

Create and produce knit designs for clientele

Assist in buying decisions and vendor communication

Merchandise store on a weekly basis

Production & Brand Manager : Jan 2008 - Nov 2011

Stellapop Handknits : Philadelphia PA

Manage and troubleshoot planning, purchasing, production and shipping

Oversee production knitting group of 25-30 local women

Organize photo shoots, design look book and line sheets

Market the line seasonally to buyers

Merchandise Assistant & Development Coordinator : June 2005 - Nov 2007

Urban Outfitters Inc. : Philadelphia PA

Designed brand-appropriate bag styles both independently and collaboratively

Negotiated cost and delivery with market vendors and private label factories

Organized retail and direct style-outs, kept track of all design samples

Ran weekly reports to track sales, markdowns and product on order

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