Virginia Edwards
56 Paxton St South Kingsville
Summary
Accomplished In all roles I have undertaken with a proven track record at Cotton On Group, enhancing product functionality and efficiency through innovative technical solutions and streamlined processes. Skilled in pattern creation and supplier relations, I excel in driving projects to completion with a keen focus on customer-centric results. My collaborative approach and problem-solving abilities have consistently fostered professional development within teams.
Its time to progress my career and take it to the next level at a company I regard in very high esteem Cotton On Group.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Designer
Cotton On Group
05.2017 - Current
- Present complex technical information clearly to suppliers and among non-technical team members.
- Streamlined design and construction processes for improved efficiency and increased productivity.
- Enhanced product functionality with innovative technical solutions.
- Followed market trends and assist in research to establish innovative product.
- Created patterns and associated specs from samples or images provide by the buying or Trend teams.
- Attend and orchestrate fittings sessions
- Document comments for changes to be made and to be sent to the merchandisers / suppliers.
- Oversee product from concept to completion.
- Measure and fit garments to be in line with buyer style requirements and customer expectations of fit and quality.
- Implemented effective communication strategies and training for Suppliers resulting in higher quality end products.
- Maintained fit consistency across all aligned categories.
- Collaborated with all stake holders to align technical design with customer needs.
- Prepared specifications for fit samples, adding Blocks / measurements and technical Illustrators drawings. Communicating fabrics / construction and trim requirements.
- Applying grading to all styles that are approved to bulk.
- Ensuring that all styles are approved following production ship date schedules.
- Supported and Trained new starters in the Technical design Department .
- Mentor and Training Product Developers and team members providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the teams.
- 2IC to the technical design manager.
- Integral team member in strategy and new processors / procedures in Technical design department.
Senior Garment Technician
Forever New Clothing
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Ensured cohesive fitting samples by offering constructive feedback during fittings, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired fit and aesthetic.
- Recorded garment modifications on alteration Specification sheets .
- Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency with detailed technical packages and specifications.
- Enhanced product durability by performing thorough wear-testing on a variety of materials and garment samples.
- Mentored and trained Intermediate and junior Garments technicians who reported directly to myself.
- Ensuring that all samples were measured by Junior garment technician prior to fits .
- Ensuring that PP samples matched production shipment sample's before production was approved to ship.
- Collaborated with our China partners on fit / quality and fabric testing certificates.
- Assist design team with tech packs and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator
- Travel to China for factory visits and QC inspections.
- Safeguarded brand reputation by diligently adhering to established guidelines regarding style, quality, sizing, and labelling standards.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all garments produced by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the production process.
- Organised fit model schedules along with checks on different sizes and body types.
- QC checks in Distribution Centre.
- Competitor comparison shopping for fit and quality.
- Regular in-store Quality and fit checks.
Technical Designer
Voyager Fashion Group
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Organised all fitting samples to take to meetings with the retailer David Lawrence / Jigsaw and Marcs Buyers.
- Choosing fabrics to make up samples in the in house machine room.
- Organising bulk greige fabric's from the mills to the factory.
- Managed outsourced vendors effectively for specialized services or materials procurement, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Spearheaded process improvements that reduced errors in technical drawings, minimizing delays in manufacturing stages.
- Pattern making to produce patterns for 1st fit samples.
- Printing of patterns for the in house sample cutting room.
- Sending patterns and specifications to China partners.
- Organising fit samples and PP samples with the china team.
- Measuring samples to ensure measuring to specification.
- Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
- Travelled to Sydney and Participated in client meetings to gather feedback on proposed designs, making adjustments as needed based on their input.
- Travelled to Sydney and Participated in client Fitting sessions.
- Played an integral part working in conjunction with my Buyer in new product development projects by providing valuable input on quality considerations and potential obstacles.
- Coached and mentored junior employees.
Stylist - Merchandiser
Lana Berg Fashion
02.2007 - 02.2009
- 2IC to the Manager.
- Buying / merchandising / styling / Sales / Quality
Managing Director Owner
Costumes Ago Go
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Over saw all operations.
- Design / pattern making / cutting / manufacturing / sales
- A staff of 5 people reporting to me.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
Designer /Head Designer Pattern Maker
Minoa Childrenswear
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Design / Fabric sourcing/ Pattern Making/ Grading / manufacture.
- Managed multiple design concepts , bring them to life for a range that the sales teams would then present to the buying retailers. Working within time and budget constraints.
Manager of Owner - Design / Manufacture / Sale's
Poocci Childrens Wear
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Over saw all operations.
- Design / pattern making / cutting / manufacturing / sales
- A staff of 11 people reporting to me Including 1 full time cutter / 2 manufactures and 8 sales staff.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
Head Designer Pattern Maker
Micheal Barret Clothing
06.1994 - 08.1996
- Designing samples / pattern making / fabric sourcing / Cutting samples/ manufacture of samples / Tech packs/ Grading for bulk production / QC bulk size sets.
- Along side the GM meetings with the buyers of major retailers eg: Kmart / Target / Myers / Just Jeans to present our designs for purchase orders.
Quality Control Technician
Mondrian Fashion PTY LTD
04.1992 - 05.1994
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA procedures
- Reporting to the Production manager and worked closely with the factories / dye house / wash house / fabric mills in line with quality procedures and compliance.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming Production and filled reports for the key stake holders
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce problems and optimise Quality.
Fashion Apprentice
Sportscraft
01.1988 - 03.1992
- 4 year Apprenticeship working 6 months at a time in all departments to learn all facets of the fashion industry.
- Cutting room
- Fabric Purchasing
- Lectra marker making
- Pattern making room
- Design
- Machine room
- Quality Department
- During this time of 4 years I presented 2 days a week to the Melbourne College of Textiles to compleat my Diploma in Fashion.
Education
Diploma in Fashion And Textiles - FASHION
Melbourne Colledge of Textiles ( Now RMIT)
Pascoe Vale, VIC11.1991
Skills
Customer Centric
Organizational Skills
Forward Projection
Documentation abilities
Supplier Relations
Pattern creation
Specification Development
Driving Projects
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Certification
- Australian certified Apprenticeship in Fashion
- First Aid Certification
- Swim teacher Victoria qualification
- Certified Course Adobe Illustrator
- RMIT - Course in Lectra Pattern Making
Timeline
Technical Designer
Cotton On Group
05.2017 - Current
Senior Garment Technician
Forever New Clothing
08.2013 - 04.2017
Technical Designer
Voyager Fashion Group
04.2009 - 06.2013
Stylist - Merchandiser
Lana Berg Fashion
02.2007 - 02.2009
Managing Director Owner
Costumes Ago Go
01.2004 - 12.2006
Designer /Head Designer Pattern Maker
Minoa Childrenswear
01.2000 - 12.2003
Manager of Owner - Design / Manufacture / Sale's
Poocci Childrens Wear
01.1997 - 12.1999
Head Designer Pattern Maker
Micheal Barret Clothing
06.1994 - 08.1996
Quality Control Technician
Mondrian Fashion PTY LTD
04.1992 - 05.1994
Fashion Apprentice
Sportscraft
01.1988 - 03.1992
- Australian certified Apprenticeship in Fashion
- First Aid Certification
- Swim teacher Victoria qualification
- Certified Course Adobe Illustrator
- RMIT - Course in Lectra Pattern Making
Diploma in Fashion And Textiles - FASHION
Melbourne Colledge of Textiles ( Now RMIT)
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