ABOUT me

Experienced Patternmaker/Technical Manager with proven ability to translate designer and customer concepts (drawings, fit, specifications, etc.) into first and production patterns in a highly efficient and accurate manner. Effective at communicating with sales, design/merchandising, product development, sample production, cutting, sewing, costing, engineering and other functional groups. Expert knowledge regarding fit and construction issues.
Goals - Network building, helping others.

- Lectra and Optitex systems
- Technical Design
- Pattern Making
- Pattern Grading
- Microsoft Office; Open Office
- the Linux OS; DOS
- CAD System Administration,
- Sewing and design
- Marker Making, Material Utilization

And a variety of hobbies.