Debora Taylor - Dancler

562-***-****(cell)

ace7a9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A Challenging and creative position as PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER & / or

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR maximizing expertise and technical skill related to

varied segments of the Apparel market, with an interest in the Large-size

and Bridal. Preferred position would provide contributions to

expansion and profitability.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Highly articulate and effective communicator with refined

interpersonal skill, permitting easy interaction with a wide range of

personalities

. Background includes production patternmaking, production and related

management functions in the design room; strong leadership ability

. Technical expertise encompasses excellent sewing, engineering,

computer apparel design, and patternmaking (1st though production)

. Forte in eyeballing a 1st garment to determine a viable assessment of

cost and change required making cost-effective and efficiently

produced

. Assume responsibility with initiative and optimize knowledge to

expedite all projects to successful, timely and cost-efficient

conclusion

. Experience in a wide range of Budget-to-Better ready-to-wear apparel

classifications, including: Men's and Women's in Junior, Missy,

petite, Large-Sizes as well as Costume and Custom Design

. Practical and pay strict attention to detail; results-oriented with

excellent follow through and effective troubleshooting and problem

resolution skills

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Taylor's Lace Bridal : Family owned Business

Retail and Custom Salon (December 2007- Present)

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 919 S. Grand Street

Los Angeles, Ca.

January 2007-present(STOPPED TEACHING APRIL 2010(returning October

2011)

Pattern making instructor

Special project class: Red Dress with the American Heart Association.

Design collection; Design, Pattern solution and sewing techniques.

Kellwood (My Michelle DIVISION) 13071 Temple .City of Industry,

Ca.91745

Manufacturer, Junior, Missy, Children( Dresses and

Sportswear.(VOL. 2 billion)

May 1999 -October 2007

Lead Production Patternmaker (Domestic and offshore) for primarily Dresses

and suits. All patterns

created on the Gerber system. Some excel experience for offshore

Sew cards. In domestic production

usualized excel for private label accounts

JUST FOR WRAPS (A-LIST DIVISION) 1900 S. Sacramento. Los Angeles,

California

Manufacturer, Junior and Contemporary Sportswear (Vol.?)

May 1999 - June 1995-

Head Production Patternmaker

Began as 1st Patternmaker for the new A-LIST Division. As production

started, I began working as Head production Patternmaker for the regular

line, Domestic, India & Mexico Production. All pattern work is done on

the Gerber computer system; window 97 software. Private Label is Large

part of the production, such as Wet seal, White House, Ricky's, Victoria

Secret's, Ganto's to name a few. Also received a certificate For Windows

95 Training.

G.S.L. InC. 6015, Bandini Blvd. Commerce, California

Manufacture, Junior & Contemporary Sportswear (Vol.)

February 1994-April 1995

Production Patternmaker

Production Patternmaker for Junior Sportswear; Responsibilities included

fitting regular line on fit model, then correcting fit for industry size

9. Also working with private label and correcting they're fit to their

particular customer. Some of the many private lines were; Wet Seal,

Clothestime, and contemporary private label were Winkleman's and Beal 's.

SUSAN BORROWES, Commerce, California

Manufacture Better Women's Sportswear (Vol.?)

March 1993 to February 1994

Production Patternmaker

Missy, Petite & Large-size

In a Domestic Production Environment, Responsible for all three markets;

and private label Divisions. Such as Petite Sophisticates, J C Penny's,

and Casual Corner, to name a few. Worked with a range of range of

Fabrics; linen rayon and engineered prints.

BLOSSOM ROSEN LIMITED, Los Angeles, California

Manufacturer, Better Women's Sportswear (Vol. 10-12 million)

September1989 to March1993

Production Patternmaker-Missy, Petite & Large-Size

In a domestic production environment, responsible for all production

patternmaking and related production function for all three regular and

specialty size divisions, developing better sportswear, that includes

jackets, pants and skirts. Work with a range of better fabrics, including

blitz, rayon acetate, linen blends, rayon velvet, and engineered plaids.

Report directly to the Designer/Vice President; direct design room

employees and expedite all phase of projects, with responsibility to

interact extensively with Management and troubleshoot/resolve problems

though out production.

Handle all fittings, either in systematic fitting schedules (Missy Line)

on according to according to &/or special delivery conferencing with

Production Manager/Pre-production personnel regarding special send-outs,

i.e. embroidery designs, et al. Ensure timely send outs for fabric

testing on shrinkage, dry cleaning and fusing functions to make pertinent

adjustments when required. Prepaid two sets of spec sheets: One for

contractors, with sketches, and pertinent construction data; the other

for in-

house Production Department use, containing pricing and resource and send-

out information. Write-up, send-out and check-in grading done out-of-

house; determine if manual or computer grading required. Analyze computer

Cut & Sold reports prior to/after fit to ensure that all garments sold

are production ready; confirm that volume of cut goods meets production

requirements, with special attention to problematic merchandise. Instruct

contractors on correct garment production and approve samples; ensure

that production goods are as samples. Gained extensive large-size garment

experience.

> Effectively maximize previously graded patterns to cut corner in

difficult market requiring economic measures

> Successfully negotiated with vendor, with particular on 20% price cuts

goods and services

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L.A.DESIGN GROUP, Los Angeles, California

Manufacture, Men's & Women's (junior and contemporary) Sportswear (VOL: 4

Million)

September 1987 to September1989

Head Production Patternmaker

worked with main divisions in Men & Junior Women's Casual Sportswear

domestic production, and later with added Maternity, Private Label and

Budget lines. Merchandise was fabricated primarily in better knits and

wovens, including cotton and Lycra for unconstruction jackets, casual pants

shorts and dresses. Initially hired to make 1st patterns from sketches or

knock-off garments; supervised four sample makers and in house cutter,

responsible to maintain balanced additional Patternmaker to free up time

for other divisions; scheduled group completion dates with Production

Manager re; fabric arrival, number of send-outs and delivery dates. Private

Label design for; Contempo/junior, Spiegel's of Chicago/ Women's and Macy's

/Men's. Maternity goods were developed primarily for a national chain, The

Pea in the Pod, headquartered in Dallas.

> Expedited all phases of private label merchandise through sample approval

HI TECH FASHION, Los Angeles, California

Manufacturer, Better Missy Sportswear (Vol.?)

September 1986-toAugust 1987

Assistant Designer/ 1st Patternmaker

Alter European fashion look to reflect Company concept via fit, styling and

detail for Career and Sportswear merchandise: analyzed look and fit of

garments and translated in first fittings. Assisted in developing cost

sheets; estimated garments for production; order trims; also responsible

for Patterns.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's of Art in Clothing, textiles and Design. From Mary grove

College in Detroit, Michigan, June 1986

Advance Design Certification from the fashion institute of Design and

Technology in Los Angeles, ca.1987

Attend some courses at Trade Tech in Los Angeles, ca. Tailoring and

Grading.

Attend 6 week series on Small Business at Cerrito's College

CURRENTLY WORKING AS A FREELANCE PATTERN MAKER

Kellwood 10/25/2010- to 08/05/11

GUESS? 10/04/2010 - 10/22/2010

SECRET CHARM 08/09/2010 - 10/15/2010

BRIEFLY WORKED ALTERNATIVE 02/02/13- 03/03/13

CITY TRIANGLES 05/06/2009- 02/28/2014(SEASONAL)

HOT TEMPERED 03/03/14-07/21/14

BRIEFLY WORKED A SWAT FAME FULL TIME (06/2010 -08/2010)

proficient on Gerber PATTERN SYSTEM version 8.4.2 8.5 9.0

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