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I am currently available for Freelance, Temp, or Permanent assignments.

Erin Garrett
(323) 304-7922
ErinLGarrett@hotmail.com

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop; Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Macromedia Programs; Mac and PC proficient; QuickBooks;
E-Commerce: Big Cartel, Magento, AIMS, PayPal, EBay; Type 80+ wpm.

EDUCATION:
Art Institute – Seattle, WA BA in Apparel Design 2003-2005

EMPLOYMENT:
Minimale Animale Swimwear Feb 2012-July 2013 (Freelance)
DESIGN/PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Graphics: Recoloring/Resizing artwork, CADS, Linesheets.
Technical: Tech Packs/Specs, Conducting fittings, making revisions, working closely with pattern/sewing departments.
Sampling: Coordinating from start to finish. Send outs for screen printer/sublimator, dye house, trims, fabric.
Production: Managing accurate production calendar based on sales orders to ensure on time delivery.
Sourcing: Fabric, trims, vendors, new store customers.
ECommerce: Customer service, shipping orders, updating online store, inventory.
Accounting: Cost sheets, accounts receivable/payable, quarterly taxes, budgeting.
Other: Tradeshows, celebrity gifting, stylist pulls, social media, photoshoots, trend research.

Michael Stars Temporary
ASSISTANT TO: Design, Creative Services, PR/Marketing, Sales
Photoshoots, Celebrity gifting, Social Media, Tradeshows.

Urban Gentlemen Magazine Freelance
WARDROBE STYLIST/ASSISTANT FASHION EDITOR
Styling: Wardrobe pulls, Directing Photographer, Managing Assistants, Concept Boards
Editorial: Graphics and page layouts for Men’s Fashion Magazine

Syrup Swimwear Freelance
CAD ARTIST
CADS, linesheets, and technical sketches.

Discofeathers Swim & Apparel (Junior’s/Young Contemporary) Freelance
DESIGNER/PRODUCTION MANAGER
CADS and linesheets using Illustrator/Photoshop.
Coordinating the sampling and production of all garments.
Cost sheets, Financial analysis/summaries, Budgeting.
Market and Trend Research.
Conducting fittings, making revisions, working closely with pattern/sewing departments.
Creating technical packages using Illustator and Excel.

Party Rock Apparel & Swimwear (Junior’s/Kids) 2007-2011
DESIGNER/PRODUCT MANAGER
CADS and linesheets using Illustrator/Photoshop.
Coordinating the sampling and production of all garments.
Shipping apparel orders to customers domestically and internationally.
Photographing merchandise, updating online store, and styling for photo/video shoots.
Sourcing new vendors for services, fabrics, and trims.
Designing new lines for company based on market/trend research.
Cost sheets, Financial analysis/summaries, Budgeting.
Inventory control, managing team of 6 employees, hiring/training new hires.
Marketing, email blasts, coordinating with PR companies/stylists.

A Fine Mess Apparel (Junior’s) 2006-2007
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
CADS using Illustrator/Photoshop
Coordinating the sampling of garments from start to finish and sending out to buyers.
Following up with Screen Printers, Dye Houses, Sewing, Pattern, and Sales dept.
Preparing tech packages to be sent overseas for production in China.
Creating and maintaining line sheets/color/fabric cards.
Sending out and approval of lab dips.
Ordering fabric and trims.

Juicy Couture 2005-2006
PRE-PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
This position required excellent time management skills while multitasking.
Daily duties included: Writing cutting tickets, Updating/maintaining BOM\'s,
Maintaining Fabric Inventory, Following up with Design/Production departments,
Assisting with specification packages,and Issuing/Following up with cuts/P.O.’s.