Assistant Technical Designer

Andrea Brenk

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Career Objective

Ambitious technical designer seeking an associate level position in technical fashion design. Relevant Experience

The Cato Corporation Charlotte, North Carolina

April 2023 – Present

Assistant Technical Designer

● Assists in creating sample specifications from design sketches using Flex PLM.

● Reviews and evaluates samples for correct spec, pattern, shape, and construction

● Supports technical designers by measuring a wide variety of samples

● Assists in and leads fittings; ensuring all garments are measured, steamed, and photographed in preparation.

V. Mora Fashion Consulting New York, New York

May 2022 – July 2022

Production Intern

● Communicated with fabric mills, manufacturers, and patternmakers on behalf of clients to ensure timely fulfillment of orders

● Implemented quality assurance standards to verify client needs have been met

● Created technical flats in Adobe Illustrator

● Designed inspirational storyboards acting as a guide for clients as they developed brand identity and garment designs

Apparel Design Courses

● Conducted 6 photoshoots, serving as a stylist to provide merchandising direction in a group setting

● Set up 3 total window displays, acting as a merchandiser for 2 different companies (Appalachian State Book Store, Anna Banana’s Consignment shop).

● Two years of sewing experience with proficiency in using Bernina Sewing Machines

Work Experience

Deer Valley Athletic Club Boone, North Carolina

September 2018 – December 2022

Tennis Coach, Court Maintenance Worker, Childcare Worker

● Worked to create a safe, competitive, and positive learning environment for children of all ages

● Developed creative lesson plans to teach tennis fundamentals and proper technique

● Developed strong leadership and communication skills through leading clinics and recognizing the individual needs of each child

● Brushed clay courts nightly, keeping them clean and organized while also catering to requests of members Education

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

December 2022

Bachelor of Science, Apparel

Design and Merchandising –

Magna Cum Laude

Minors: Marketing, Spanish

Spanish Proficiency:

Intermediate

Software Experience

Adobe: Skilled in Adobe

Acrobat and Illustrator

Lectra: Experience using

Modaris for patternmaking and

3D design

Browzwear: Experience using

VStitcher to design new patterns

and fit to a 3D simulated avatar

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