Technical Designer & Quality Control Leader with PLM expertise
Resume:
Alcania Salvador
Fort Lauderdale
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Skills
Project Coordination &
Scheduling
Quality Control &
Compliance
Workflow
Standardization
Technical
Documentation
Data Management &
Reporting
Process Mapping &
Optimization
PLM Systems (Centric,
Yunique)
Translation
(English/Spanish)
Centric PLM
Yunique PLM
Web-PDM
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator
Workfront
Cross-Functional Team
Collaboration
Vendor & Stakeholder
Communication
Training & Onboarding
Office Administration
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Native
Summary
Detail-oriented Technical Designer and Quality Control Manager with over 15 years of experience in product development, sourcing, and process optimization. Proven ability to drive cost savings, streamline operations, and improve vendor performance through standardization and compliance. Expertise in PLM systems, technical documentation, and cross-functional team collaboration. Eager to leverage a strong background in project tracking, workflow standardization, and quality assurance to contribute to
[TARGET COMPANY]'s success.
Work Experience
Hard Goods Technical Designer (Contractor), Chewy (via Aquent), Plantation
09/2023 – PRESENT
Spearheaded documentation and project tracking for two patent- pending products, receiving credit on patent applications. Orchestrated live pet fittings and vendor communications to ensure production accuracy and adherence to timelines.
Authored three "How to Measure" manuals that standardized processes and reduced sample cycles by 30%.
Initiated PLM integration of specification data, diminishing Excel dependency and enhancing data consistency.
Developed training tools and fit manuals, facilitating scalable knowledge transfer to cross-functional teams.
Aided the marketing team with precise product copy aligned to campaign schedules.
Senior Quality Control Manager / QA & Sourcing Manager, UA Brands, Fort Lauderdale
09/2019 – 05/2023
Oversaw quality and sourcing projects across multiple vendors and teams, realizing over $250K in cost savings.
Formulated global compliance and QA manuals that streamlined operations and elevated vendor performance.
Monitored and evaluated third-party reports, guaranteeing accurate and timely production approvals.
Executed site visits to align international vendor practices with internal standards.
Senior Technical Designer / Technical Designer, UA Brands, Fort Lauderdale
06/2014 – 03/2019
Engineered detailed PLM specifications and managed timelines for product categories valued at over $10 million.
Standardized garment grading processes, thereby reducing development time and mitigating fit-related issues. Gathered and analyzed customer feedback to drive iterative product improvements.
Intake Coordinator, Vitas Healthcare, Miramar, Fl
07/2013 – 06/2014
Associate Technical Designer, Chico’s FAS, Fort Myers 11/2008 – 02/2013
Assistant Technical Designer, J. Jill Group, Quincy, MA 09/2006 – 11/2008
Intern / Assistant Technical Designer, TJX Companies, Framingham, MA
05/2005 – 09/2006
Office Administrator / Translator, Boston Elder Info, Boston, MA 06/1996 – 04/2005
Education
Mount Ida College, Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design, Newton 2002 – 2006
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