ADRIENNE BALL
Toronto,ON
Summary
Creative Product Developer & Designer with 20 years of experience in apparel design and management. I offer extensive knowledge of leadership techniques and a great eye for detail. Executing the best product while maintaining timelines and brand integrity are top priority.
I come with extensive knowledge of both mass market & high-end apparel.
I have great self-management skills & am comfortable working as part of a team whether I'm leading, collaborating, or simply being a great listener.
My professional relationships in the office and with suppliers are very important to me and I strive to treat all with respect and fairness.
Outside of work I'm a very active person who enjoys the outdoors, endurance sports, and travelling. While I travel I enjoy learning different cultures, history, and visiting art galleries and museums. Fashion is my passion, and inspiration can be found anywhere!
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER
OCTOBER'S VERY OWN
01.2021 - Current
- Manages sourcing, costing, and product development with offshore & domestic suppliers & factories.
- Initiates tech packs, chooses fabric, sources trims and manages BOMS.
- Develops and manages all labels/trims.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams in the development of products from concept to launch. Works with design team on creative ideas & production team on supply chain and executing timelines.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Travels to fabric and trend trade shows to gather fabrics and meet new suppliers for the design team.
DESIGNER/CONSULTANT
NEW YORK BRANDS STUDIO INC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted in launch of new private brand "Dip" for large American retailer Kroger.
- Trained Kroger PD team on all aspects of product development including fit, tech pack creation, BOMs, fabric, and trim sourcing.
- Designed/developed all categories of the Womenswear line, with extra focus on Activewear.
- Worked with offshore vendors on design, sourcing, & costing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including buyers, developers, marketers, and production throughout the entire product cycle.
DESIGNER
ELLIE MAE STUDIOS
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with CEO & Creative Director on trend and design for small, upscale womenswear line.
- Sketched CADs & created line sheets.
- Sourced fabric & trims.
- Worked with pattern maker & studio team to bring creations to life.
- Travelled to shop the market, go to fabric shows, and meet potential suppliers.
CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WALMART CANADA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed all design & development of the George Baby & George brand (Infant, Toddler, Sleep depts).
- Partnered with buyers, graphic designers & fit technicians.
- Traveled to print & fabric trade shows to forecast print & trend for the entire design team.
- Lead presentations and participated in sales meetings.
- Managed direct reports.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LEAD
JOE FRESH CANADA INC
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Managed Product Development Team to negotiate, source, & execute design direction from Creative Director and design team.
- Managed direct reports.
- Managed tech pack creation, BOMS, fabric & trim sourcing, and all cost negotation.
- Worked closely with offshore factories and suppliers.
- Bi-annual travel to Asia.
Education
HEALTH COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM -
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
12.2021
RETAIL BUYING 1, FASHION MERCHANDISING -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
12.2016
FASHION DESIGN -
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
12.2003
Skills
- Product Lifecycle management
- Well rounded design, fabric, fit & technical skills
- Design strategy
- Trend concept, color palettes
- Vendor relationship management
- Product issue resolution & troubleshooting
- Vendor, fabric, and trim sourcing & development
- Prototype development
- Adobe Illustrator
- Centric, WFX, PDM software
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
Websites
Social Media
- www.instagram.com/wildlyhealthycoaching/
- www.facebook.com/adriennecarolyn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennecarolyn/
References
- STEPHANIE LOVE, DESIGNER/CONSULTANT, +l (907) 314-0337, sstephanie.love@gmail.com
- KALISHA BOWRY, DESIGNER, +l (416) 844-4618, kalisha7@yahoo.ca
Timeline
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER
OCTOBER'S VERY OWN
01.2021 - Current
DESIGNER/CONSULTANT
NEW YORK BRANDS STUDIO INC
01.2017 - 01.2019
DESIGNER
ELLIE MAE STUDIOS
01.2016 - 01.2017
CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WALMART CANADA
01.2015 - 01.2016
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LEAD
JOE FRESH CANADA INC
01.2007 - 01.2016
HEALTH COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM -
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
RETAIL BUYING 1, FASHION MERCHANDISING -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
FASHION DESIGN -
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
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