1. Regina Cline
New York, NY
(612) 799-1396
reginacline44@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time Designer position in the Womenswear industry.
EXPERIENCE
January 2011 – Designer – Young Missy Knit Tops, Loungewear, and Suit Separates, Orange International Inc. - formerly
present G.Star Apparel (New York, NY).
•Supervises designs from initial concept through production while communicating with overseas on production
•Creates and presents market concepts after conducting market research for all divisions
•Coordinates with the production division on costing and to ensure Time and Action calendar is met
•Monitors Associate Designer's work and interaction with the buyers
•Executes all spec creations, fit comments, fit sessions, technical sketches, and production tech packs
•Directs Graphic Designer on graphic direction/creation
January 2010 – Designer – Young Missy Knit Tops and Loungewear, G.Star Apparel Inc. (New York, NY).
January 2011
June 2009 – Assistant Designer – Young Missy Knit Tops and Loungewear, G.Star Apparel Inc. (New York, NY).
January 2010 •Conducts trend research, creates presentation boards and initial designs while communicating with the buyer
•Produces all technical sketches and production tech packs
•Oversees fabric, strike-off, and trim approval while communicating with overseas
•Manages fit comments and works closely with the fit director
March 2006 – Sales Associate, Gap Inc. (Bloomington, MN).
September 2008 •Assists customers with fit issues, garment selection, and ensembles
•Maintains the quality and appearance of the selling floor and works as a team to meet daily sales goals
May 2008 – Design and Production Intern - Handbags, Talulah New York (New York, NY).
August 2008 •Develops and presents costing and pricing templates for the Head Designer and CEO
•Sources Local Contractors, creates trend boards, and supervises the production of samples
May 2008 – Design Intern - Womenswear, James Coviello (New York, NY).
August 2008 •Alters, makes, and grades pattern pieces
•Calculates yields, manages garments for shipping, and orders sample fabrics
January 2007 – Teacher's Assistant - Advanced Pattern Development, Pattern Development, and Apparel Line Development,
May 2009 University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI).
•Grades muslins, patterns, and projects on construction and pattern work
•Prepares instructions and visuals for class instruction
September 2006 – Apparel Construction Lab Supervisor, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI).
December 2006 •Demonstrates sewing techniques and construction to students while supervising the lab
•Repairs basic sewing machine and serger problems
SKILLS
•Hand Sketching •Time Management •Machine Knitting •Microsoft Office/Suite
•Technical Sketches/Flats •Organization •Crocheting •Auto Cad
•Specification Packages •Trend Research •Sewing/Tailoring •Karat Cad
•Sourcing •Presentation Boards •Pattern making/Draping •Adobe Illustrator
•Overseas Communication •Sweater Graphs •Color Matters •Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION
2005 - 2009 Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design and Development, Design concentration with a Minor in Business
Administration (3.913 GPA /4.0 scale). University of Wisconsin – Stout (Menomonie, WI).
March 2008 University of the Arts – London College of Fashion (London, England)