Designer Computer
Resume:
LUBA BEKKER
** ******** **, *** ** Bayonne, NJ 07002 cell 929-***-**** e-mail: **********@*****.***
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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