AMANDA BRACKETT AmandaKBrackett@gmail.com
Cell: 812.320.2665
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paul Davril / Michar, New York, NY. Womens / Mens / Maternity / Girls / Designer • May '07 - Feb '09
• Designed and spec’d knits, wovens, and bottoms for all seasons; aligned design direction with feedback provided by
sales team, clients, current market trends, and color story
• Conceived line and created detailed technical packages, including comprehensive sketches, measurements,
fabrications, and trims; graded packages submitted to overseas factory for sample making
• Conducted all fittings on production orders and communicated daily with overseas factories to guarantee correct
fabrication, sample making, and on-time delivery for various buyers
• Designed logos, graphics, main labels, patches, and trims for new label development
• Created maternity line consisting of twenty one (21) styles currently sold at a major chain of discount department store
in their online retail division; brought twenty (20) cut & sew designs to retail for division of US Armed Forces
• Newly developed lines resulted in sales of $262,000 in two months introduction; forecasted for $987,000 annually
Nautica Apparel, V.F. Corporation, New York, NY. Associate Knit and Sweater Designer • Nov '05 - Feb '07
Women's Jeanswear / International Licensing
• Designed sweaters, knits, and cut & sew for diverse licensees and end customer from various countries
• Analyzed emerging trends, researched trim and knit developments, and created story boards working directly with the
design director to identify customer needs and brand identity
• Illustrated flat sketches and generated initial tech packs through Web PDM, providing extensive trim, pitch, and detail
sheets
• Attended fit sessions and executed styling updates on technical packages working daily with overseas operations
• Troubleshot product development related issues to maintain on-time delivery of showroom samples, prepared line
presentations
• Made and sent lab dip, mock-up, and strike-off comments
• Prepared showroom and arranged "looks" for seasonal line presentation to buyers
Jones Apparel Group, New York, NY. Assistant Woven & Knit Designer • Jun '03 - Nov '05
Nine & Co., Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones Wear Sport, and W
• Designed soft dressing and developed trim and prints with numerous vendors
• Forecasted upcoming trends, color, trim and bodies for new development groups in knits and wovens
• Made all woven and knit design changes per sales and buyers' selections, tracking samples and corresponding with
overseas
• Developed mood boards, created and pitched artwork and layouts to execute through color and CAD department
• Only assistant in company to attend all status meetings and present to upper management
Freelance, New York / Chicago. Womens Designer / Consulting / Graphic Designer
• Think Smart Inc – Coordinate and execute fashion shows. Design and write innovative advertising, resulting in 65%
higher response rate and 22% increase in sales. Plan, manage and organize all marketing and sales efforts for the
largest event and travel company in the tri-state area
- June ’09- Sept ‘09
• Kate Boggiano - Website collection modifications and model touch-ups, dress rehearsal fittings
- May ’09- Jun ‘09
• (dot)Energy - Created logo, presentation graphics, and business cards for green energy consulting firm
- Mar ’09- Apr ‘09
• Sears Holdings Creative Office - Illustrated womens styles, and created embroideries and beading layouts
- Mar ’07- May ‘07
• J-Crew - Illustrated womens Fall styles, and categorized knit swatches into fabric library
- Feb ’07- Mar ‘07
Pitaya, Bloomington, IN. Sales Associate • Jul '02 - May '03
• Experienced in retail merchandising, customer service, POS register system and Outlook communication with
headquarters
IU Opera / Ballet Theatre, Bloomington, IN. Wardrobe Crew • Aug '99 - Dec '01
• Sewed and altered costumes. Assisted during rehearsals and performances with quick changes
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. • Aug '97 - May '02
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion Design, Cum Laude
• Associates of Science Degree in Costume Construction Technology
Academic Awards Weidman Scholarship • Apr '02
• Recognized for excellence in academic performance and personal commitment to professional goals in Apparel
Merchandising
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Web PDM, AI System, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Outlook, MS Word and Excel
Cell: 812.320.2665
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paul Davril / Michar, New York, NY. Womens / Mens / Maternity / Girls / Designer • May '07 - Feb '09
• Designed and spec’d knits, wovens, and bottoms for all seasons; aligned design direction with feedback provided by
sales team, clients, current market trends, and color story
• Conceived line and created detailed technical packages, including comprehensive sketches, measurements,
fabrications, and trims; graded packages submitted to overseas factory for sample making
• Conducted all fittings on production orders and communicated daily with overseas factories to guarantee correct
fabrication, sample making, and on-time delivery for various buyers
• Designed logos, graphics, main labels, patches, and trims for new label development
• Created maternity line consisting of twenty one (21) styles currently sold at a major chain of discount department store
in their online retail division; brought twenty (20) cut & sew designs to retail for division of US Armed Forces
• Newly developed lines resulted in sales of $262,000 in two months introduction; forecasted for $987,000 annually
Nautica Apparel, V.F. Corporation, New York, NY. Associate Knit and Sweater Designer • Nov '05 - Feb '07
Women's Jeanswear / International Licensing
• Designed sweaters, knits, and cut & sew for diverse licensees and end customer from various countries
• Analyzed emerging trends, researched trim and knit developments, and created story boards working directly with the
design director to identify customer needs and brand identity
• Illustrated flat sketches and generated initial tech packs through Web PDM, providing extensive trim, pitch, and detail
sheets
• Attended fit sessions and executed styling updates on technical packages working daily with overseas operations
• Troubleshot product development related issues to maintain on-time delivery of showroom samples, prepared line
presentations
• Made and sent lab dip, mock-up, and strike-off comments
• Prepared showroom and arranged "looks" for seasonal line presentation to buyers
Jones Apparel Group, New York, NY. Assistant Woven & Knit Designer • Jun '03 - Nov '05
Nine & Co., Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones Wear Sport, and W
• Designed soft dressing and developed trim and prints with numerous vendors
• Forecasted upcoming trends, color, trim and bodies for new development groups in knits and wovens
• Made all woven and knit design changes per sales and buyers' selections, tracking samples and corresponding with
overseas
• Developed mood boards, created and pitched artwork and layouts to execute through color and CAD department
• Only assistant in company to attend all status meetings and present to upper management
Freelance, New York / Chicago. Womens Designer / Consulting / Graphic Designer
• Think Smart Inc – Coordinate and execute fashion shows. Design and write innovative advertising, resulting in 65%
higher response rate and 22% increase in sales. Plan, manage and organize all marketing and sales efforts for the
largest event and travel company in the tri-state area
- June ’09- Sept ‘09
• Kate Boggiano - Website collection modifications and model touch-ups, dress rehearsal fittings
- May ’09- Jun ‘09
• (dot)Energy - Created logo, presentation graphics, and business cards for green energy consulting firm
- Mar ’09- Apr ‘09
• Sears Holdings Creative Office - Illustrated womens styles, and created embroideries and beading layouts
- Mar ’07- May ‘07
• J-Crew - Illustrated womens Fall styles, and categorized knit swatches into fabric library
- Feb ’07- Mar ‘07
Pitaya, Bloomington, IN. Sales Associate • Jul '02 - May '03
• Experienced in retail merchandising, customer service, POS register system and Outlook communication with
headquarters
IU Opera / Ballet Theatre, Bloomington, IN. Wardrobe Crew • Aug '99 - Dec '01
• Sewed and altered costumes. Assisted during rehearsals and performances with quick changes
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. • Aug '97 - May '02
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion Design, Cum Laude
• Associates of Science Degree in Costume Construction Technology
Academic Awards Weidman Scholarship • Apr '02
• Recognized for excellence in academic performance and personal commitment to professional goals in Apparel
Merchandising
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Web PDM, AI System, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Outlook, MS Word and Excel
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