Irene Edmonds

Mount Laurel, NJ 609-***-**** acxqo2@r.postjobfree.com

Patternmaker & Technical Designer

Creative, detail-oriented, and personable patternmaker and technical designer with more than 30 years of experience enhancing designs, providing specs and grades on all points of measurement, as well as collaborating with designers and teams to produce high quality children’s dresses and playwear. Possess valuable combination of designing and management skills. Thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently meets deadlines.

Areas of Expertise

Gerber Pattern Design System

Grading

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Internal Communication

Leadership / Coaching

Spec Creation

Project Management

External Communication

Flat Patternmaking

Fittings

People Management

Time Management

Career History

Star Children’s Dress Co., New York, New York March 1986 – April 2016

Patternmaker & Technical Designer

Continuously demonstrated dedication through efforts as a patternmaker and technical designer; responsible for timely and effective designing of patterns while managing and coaching production room team members to perform above expectations and ensuring project were completed on time and above standards.

Patternmaker

Successfully developed timely and effective computerized/flat patterns, first through production.

Ensured complete accuracy of garments by performing regularly reviews of measurements and sewing constructions.

Managed the creation and development of the cutters must with fabrics, trims, points of measurements, grade specs and sewing instructions for multiple factories.

Lead, coached and provided overall management of a team of 10 within the production room (cutters and sample makers); promoting productivity and a strong workplace culture.

Reviewed and managed all basic patterns as it related to current trends; updating when necessary.

Technical Designer

Managed the measurement and evaluation of all samples FIT through TOP; resulting in increased efficiency and timely results.

Successfully designed and built graded specs for contractors required to create specific patterns. Including, girl dresses and playwear for Target and Walmart accounts.

Proactively identified potential problems at various stages and provided timely resolutions.

Managed all fittings ensuring clear communication with contractors both by email and phone.

Provided timely follow-up with contractors regarding correction comments resulting in project deadlines being met.

Effectively collaborated with designers as well as production and merchandiser teams.

Education

Clothings Construction & Design

The Traphagen School of Fashion-State University of New York, New York City, NY