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Haneen Abby Dajani
Los Angeles, CA 90004
haneen.dajani@yahoo.com

Education

FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Designation | Major: Merchandise Product Development | Grad Date: Dec 18

University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Bachelor of Science Degree | Major: Computer Science | Grad Date: Sept 08

Experience

Indigo Group USA Inc, Gardena, CA – Preproduction Coordinator

August 2011 – Present
 Create detailed flat “call-out” sketches for technical packages describing garment construction, trim placement and thread combination for factory to follow
 Develop artwork with customers and work with patternmakers to ensure correct size and placement
 Responsible for sending out, tracking and receiving wash, screen print and embroidery send outs
 Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors and mills
 Assist Production Manager with costing and negotiate prices with contractors
 Review all prototypes for construction, silhouette and trim details
 Prepare all garments and garment requisition paperwork for testing (levis made & crafted)
 Approve top of production and sew by samples for screen printing, embroidery, construction and wash
 Place trim and fabric orders, follow up on fabric sourcing requests and oversee all orders for on-time delivery
 Enter customer orders and issue cutting tickets
 Issue all contractor work orders including sewing, embroidery, screen printing and wash
 Attend all Design, WIPs and Development meetings

Work Custom Jeans, Gardena, CA – Associate Designer A subsidiary of Indigo Group USA Inc. Premium denim Made in USA
April 2011 – Present
 Assist in researching and identifying seasonal fabrics, colors, trim, fit and fashion direction
 Create and maintain inspirational presentation boards for trend, color, and product assortment
 Assist in fabric and trim selection
 Assist in the selection of all thread weights, spi and colors
 Develop detailed technical sketches with construction call-outs and thread combinations
 Order fabric sample yardage and issue sample requests
 Assist Head Designer with running patterns and overseeing the sewing, washing and tracking of all new developments
 Developed artwork for custom made garments
 Work on costing with Head Designer and negotiate prices with contractors
 Create and maintain technical packages from development through production with precise and clear documentation while ensuring all changes and corrections are effectively communicated
 Work with design team to ensure that design calendar deadlines are met
 Attend and participate in product fittings from prototype through top of production sample and ensure corrections are communicated properly to patternmakers and preproduction
 Ensure perfect prototypes are passed to dupes and preproduction
 Issue style numbers, wash names, cut tickets, vendor and contractor POs
 Create and update linesheets and make sure all updates are communicated to sales reps
 Responsible for hiring, training and managing design interns
Work Custom Jeans, Gardena, CA – Assistant Designer
January 2011 – April 2011
 Researched trend, color and fabric direction
 Sent out lab dip requests
 Issued style numbers and wash names
 Issued sample requests and managed send outs for embroidery, screen prints and wash
 Approved sew by samples and embroidery for production
 Created and maintain seasonal linesheets and tech packs in a timely and accurate manner
 Tagged, labeled and shipped denim samples to sales reps and PR
 Created seasonal lookbooks and press kits
 Handled daily account transactions including Payment, RAs and credit memos
 Managed Couture Candy account and worked with off-price retailers such as Ideeli, Billion Dollar Babes, Myhabit and HauteLook on running branded sale events
Jonathan Martin DBA Harkham Industies Inc, Los Angeles, CA – Design Intern Manufacturer of Women’s knit and woven tops, skirts and dresses
August 2010 – December 2010
 Steamed, tagged and took photos of junior and missy samples
 Rendered photos using Photoshop
 Created sketches, CADS, style sheets and line sheets for juniors department
 Updated seasonal trim, fabric and print books
Zara, Amman, Jordan – Assistant Manager (TRF Department)

August 2006 – September 2006
 Constantly monitored floor activity to ensure that all customers are greeted, attended to in the fitting rooms and followed up on, and POS sales execution is seamless and accurate
 Maintained an excellent level of customer service
 Assisted in merchandising, visual aspects, and replenishment of sales floor
 Worked with the Store Manager to meet and then exceed profitability expectations in sales
 Ensured maximum floor product is available, correctly sized, and correctly displayed
 Worked as a team with the Stock Supervisor and Store Manager to control company assets by meeting all loss prevention measures
 Monitored stock levels for reorders, client requests and maximum profitability
Zara, Amman, Jordan – Manager in Training
February 2006 – August 2006
 Delivered exemplary customer service per Zara standards and ensured that each customer received outstanding service
 Maintained strong product knowledge in order to effectively communicate the qualities of the brand
 Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals
 Arranged and stocked shelves, racks, and tables with merchandise

Additional Information
•Premiere Merchandise Product Development Group Member
•FIDM President’s Honor Roll
•FIDM Honor Roll
•Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.64 on a 4.0 scale