Tech Designer/Patternmaker

Alla Keselman

917-***-**** ********@*********.***

Accomplished Patternmaker and Technical Designer with 29 years of experience across all categories of women’s dresses/sportswear with true technical design and garment construction knowledge. Skilled in prioritizing workloads in order to meet production deadlines as well as the ability to apply new concepts and engineer designs to be most cost effective and profitable.

EXPERIENCE:

R & M Richards INC May 2016-Dec 2018

Production Patternmaker/Tech Designer New York, NY

•Created & adjusted patterns, provided specs/grading for fitting Missy, Women’s, & Petite.

•Collaborated with Sample Maker to improve correct technical way, prove trimming for production sample.

•Resolved fitting /construction issues, comments and measure, adjusted production patterns to be send for MG.

Darian Group, Division Nicole Miller June 2011- Feb 2016

Production Patternmaker/Tech Designer New York, NY

•Drape/Flat Pattern all new sample to production developments for Daytime and Evening Dresses as well as 2 and 3 piece separates to be sent to Overseas Factory.

•Adjust all pattern corrections after fitting, comments as well as provide specs for all Missy, Women’s & Petite grading.

•Analyze all mini markers from overseas factory to ensure that patterns are being cut in the most cost effective method

•Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing and quality control procedures.

Jump Apparel Inc. Feb 2004-May 2011

Production Patternmaker New York, NY

•Developed patterns for Daytime/Evening Dresses for private label, QVC, JCPenney, Spiegel, Jessica London, etc.

•Worked closely with creative, merchandising, and production teams in setting technical standards for garments.

•Resolved fitting/construction issues and adjusted production patterns accordingly.

Robbie Bee Division of FYC Apparel Group LLC April 1994 - Jan 2004

Tech Designer / Patternmaker New York, NY

•Generated tech pack/spec for daytime casual dresses for private label, Chico’s, Cold Water Creek, Jill Stuart, Bebe, and House of Dereon.

•Managed the entire tech design team, work with oversee factories to ensured all technical procedures were being followed.

•Responsible for approving patterns copy /samples, analyzing fit and developing specs / grading.

David’s Bridal DMC, Inc. July 1989 - March 1994

Production Patternmaker/Tech Designer New York, NY

•Developed the correct fit and production standard that would be followed.

•Directed and oversaw the entire sample room.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word & Excel, working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator,

Lectra system patternmaking / tech pack.

EDUCATION:

Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC- Pattern Making and Grading

College of Technology- Pattern Maker and Design

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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