Gary Goben
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Gary L. Goben
(484) 885-8335
GaryGoben@Comcast.net
QURATE RETAIL GROUP: QVC,INC. & HSN,INC., West Chester, Pa
(September 25, 2006 to Present)
Television and Web Retailer
SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER: APPAREL & PRINT DESIGN/TREND MANAGEMENT
* Manage staff of apparel and print designers for largest brand: Denim & Company. Developing new brands for HSN. Manage trend development for company.
MULTI-GROUP, INC., Dania, Florida (2004 to 2006)
Manufacturer of moderate to better price updated womens apparel.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Full design responsibility for manufacturer of imported sportswear with 8 retail stores.
Supervise all departments involved in the design process including communication with overseas office.
Responsible for 5 different lines including QVC Germany and London.
Create original embroidery and appliqué motifs plus strong ability to pick and change prints.
Merchandise all lines, make line presentations to sales staff, retail and catalog customers.
Research trade publications and stores including travel to keep abreast of the competition, prices and trends.
Computer skills include but not limited to Word, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Current customers include: QVC Germany, London and specialty stores
BETSYS THINGS SPORTSWEAR, INC., New York, New York (1997 to 2004)
Manufacturer of moderate price updated womens and junior apparel.
HEAD DESIGNER/MERCHANDISER
Supervise all departments involved in the design process including pattern making, sample sewing & assistant designers.
Expertise in designing structured lined suits and jackets, tops, bottoms & related separates; missy and junior.
Shop the import & domestic fabric and trim market; knowledge of wovens & knits.
Work with art studios to create original prints; strong ability to pitch prints.
Work with appliqué and embroidery contractors including creating original designs.
Responsible for all detailed working sketches of each garment; presentation boards.
Work with outside sewing contractors.
Merchandise line; make line presentations to sales staff, retail and catalog customers.
Developed packages for overseas production including design, fabric, print and lab dip approval.
Oversee production in relation to pattern making and fit; supervise fittings.
Research trade publications and stores including travel to keep abreast of the competition, prices and trends.
Computer skills include but not limited to Word, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Current customers include: DRESS BARN, CATO, CHARMING SHOPS, SEARS and CHADWICKS
DAWN JOY, INC., (JACLYN HART DIVISION) New York, New York (1995 to 1997)
Manufacturer of moderate priced womens and junior apparel.
DESIGNER
Supervised all departments involved in the design process including pattern making and sample sewing.
Expertise in designing suits, related separates and dresses; missy and junior
Shopped the fabric market and purchased fabric and trims for sampling.
Worked with appliqué and embroidery contractors.
Managed drapers, cutters and sample hands for first samples.
Responsible for all detailed working sketches of each garment.
Merchandised line with division head.
Oversee production in relation to pattern making and fit; supervise fittings.
Made line presentations to sales staff, department stores and specialty shop buyers.
Researched trade publications and stores to keep abreast of the competition, prices and trends.
Customers included: JC PENNEY, SEARS, and DRESS BARN.
JESSICA HOWARD, INC., New York, New York (1994 to 1995)
Manufacturer of moderate priced womens apparel.
HEAD MERCHANDISER
Full merchandising responsible supervising 3 designers, assistants and sample room.
Worked with designers on conceptual and overall look of the line.
Researched fabric and trim.
Developed with owner new import division from concept to execution of finished line.
Developed seasonal trend, fabric and color direction.
Made presentations to sales staff, department stores and specialty shop buyers.
Researched trade publications and stores to keep abreast of the competition, prices and trends.
Customers included: DILLARDS, LORD & TAYLOR, JC PENNEY and MACYS
PERCEPTIONS, INC., New York, New York (1990 to 1994)
Manufacturer of moderate priced womens apparel.
HEAD DESIGNER
Managed all departments involved in the design process including pattern making, sample sewing and assistant designer; supervise fittings.
Shopped the fabric market and purchased fabric and trims for sampling.
Worked with appliqué and embroidery contractors.
Managed assistant designer, drapers, cutters and sample hands for first and production samples.
Responsible for all detailed working sketches of each garment.
Worked with outside sewing contractors.
Merchandised line.
Made line presentations to sales staff, department stores and specialty shop buyers; presentation boards.
Researched trade publications and stores including travel to keep abreast of the competition, prices and trends.
Customers included: JC PENNEY, SEARS, and DRESS BARN.
HALMODE APPAREL, (PLAZA SOUTH DIV.) - DESIGNER, New York, New York (1987 to 1990)
PRAGO FASHIONS, INC.- DESIGNER, New York, New York (1985 to 1987)
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE & ABRAHAM & STRAUS BUYER, New York, New York (1982 to 1985)
EDUCATION HISTORY
Bachelor of Science, University of Kentucky Fashion & Merchandising
Fashion Design FIT New York
Computer Design Baruch College New York