LUBA BEKKER

** ******** **, *** ** Bayonne, NJ 07002 cell 929-***-**** e-mail: ac8a6n@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Patternmaker or Technical Designer in woman’s wear category within a company which can make use of my 20+ years of experience, education, dedication and skills.

EMPLOYMENT

Land and Sea New York, NY Production Patternmaker 10/ 2012 - 06/ 2016

Utilizing Gerber computer system

Participating on fit sessions, ensuring that all corrections are brought to attention and applied.

Completing production patterns for woven skirts and pants.

J.C. Penny NJ Freelance Technical Designer 08/ 2012 - 10/ 2012

Interpret Designer sketch information into accurate and reproducible spec packages

Participate fit sessions and taking notes

Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop, provided factory with instructions for improving / achieving desired fit

PVH New York, NY Senior Technical Designer 01/ 2011 - 05/ 2012

Interpret Designer sketch information into accurate and reproducible spec packages

Collaborate regarding trends, new construction methods and techniques, new fabrications and how to execute appropriately for the brand on inner and outer construction and fit

Conduct fittings throughout production stages of garments adopted

Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop, provided factory with instructions for achieving desired fit

Managed and organized files and records by seasons

David's Bridal New York, NY Senior Technical Designer 03/ 2010 - 01/ 2011

Interpret Designer sketch information into accurate and reproducible spec packages

Participate fit sessions and taking notes

Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop, provided factory with instructions for improving / achieving desired fit

Tommy Hilfiger New York, NY Senior Technical Designer 09/ 2004 - 03/ 2010

Developed Technical Packages from Initial Specs with completed design details thru Approved Graded Specs

Conduct fittings throughout production stages of garments adopted

Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop, provided factory with instructions for improving / achieving desired fit

Worked close with factory on patterns corrections

Tracked and reviewed sewing techniques and garment finishing

Managed and organized files and records by seasons

Jones Apparel Group New York, NY Computer Patternmaker 2003 - 2004

Utilizing Gerber computer system and worked closely with designers to develop first patterns

Proceeded development patterns into production for jackets and coats for missy, petite and plus sizes

Land and Sea New York, NY Computer Patternmaker 2001 - 2003

Utilizing Gerber computer system

Conducted fit sessions, ensuring that all corrections are brought to attention and applied

Developed first thru production patterns for woven tops, skirts, pants, jackets and coats

Tahari New York, NY Computer Patternmaker 1998 - 2001

Utilized Gerber computer system to develop first patterns thru production patterns for jackets and coats

Participated fit sessions and taking notes

Simplicity New York, NY Computer Patternmaker 1991 - 1998

Utilized ASSYST computer system to create patterns of era inspired designs for kids and missy

Developed first thru production patterns for woven tops, dresses, jackets and coats

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY 1989 -1991

Associate in Draping and Advance Pattern making

Kishinev Fashion Institute of Technology Kishinev, Moldova 1978 -1982

Bachelor in Fashion Design and Pattern making

SKILLS

Systems - Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Gerber, PDM, Photoshop, Illustrator

Strong attention to detail, well organized, developed problem solving and communication skills

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