Antoinette Montoya

• Support the Design and Production teams in all aspects of development and fit
• Prep/Measure samples for fitting
• Develop new seasons based on reference samples and store purchased samples

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, developments, and best practices in product development.
• Directed and coordinated team with time management and fit corrections
• Developed basic blocks patterns and related specifications.
• Upheld brand design standards for dependable and consistent product.
• Generated reports detailing project progress and any changes made during development.
• Provided technical support throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Identified potential problems in the design process before they caused costly delays.
• Ensured compliance with brand standards for fit and construction
• Created technical drawings using CAD software for product development and manufacturing.
• Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
• Coordinated fittings, tracked comments, and transmitted evaluations and documentation to vendors.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Facilitated effective communication between cross function teams

• Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
• Collaborated with design, production, and merchandising departments.
• Created technical drawings using Adobe illustrator for product development and manufacturing.
• Developed basic blocks specifications.
• Played a support role where ever needed

• Collaborated with design, production, and merchandising departments.
• Working knowledge of Wal-mart's PLM system
• Working knowledge of Target's PLM system
• Wrote specifications for garment prototypes for new lines.
• Facilitated effective communication between Vendor and Customer corrections
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

▪ Works closely with overseas vendors and carefully conveyed fit comments (China)

▪ Maintained companies quality standards with overseas vendors

▪ Works daily with design team to ensure their vision is carried out and conveyed to overseas vendors ▪ Kept track of fit samples daily in tracking log

▪ Graded specs based on companies grade rules accordingly

• Wrote specifications (points of measure) and completed technical packages sent to vendors.

▪ Approved patterns to be sent to overseas vendors for production

▪ Worked closely with pattern makers to ensure corrections were made to production patterns

▪ Traveled overseas (China) to fit and meet with factories

▪ Assists in the development product specification and quality standards

▪ Builds specification packages off inspiration pieces

▪ Provides guidance on product fit, garment construction and trim to buyers and creative team as well as enters/updates specifications to build technical packages.

▪ Evaluates vendor samples by conducting technical review sessions to ensure quality and approves functional trims.

▪ Established and maintained minimum construction guidelines and safety guidelines (Children’s Apparel)

▪ Traveled to stores to audit garment construction and quality

▪ Created detailed reports and professional business correspondence (Domestically & Overseas)

▪ Took a leadership role in a back to school focus group based on improving fit/quality for the customer ▪ Familiarity working with high volume/licensed apparel

▪ Excels in team environment