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Kena Peay

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  • date: 6-30-10
I\'m a forward thinking, talented fashion designer with 7 years of experience in women’s apparel. Key strengthens, fit, identifying trends, illustrations using illustrator and photoshop, team building. I thrive in fast-pace and revolutionary environments.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
    Tabletop
  • Availability

    Freelance
    Permanent
  • Hourly Rate

    OPEN
  • Relocation

    Yes
  • Technologies

    Technical/Fashion Sketches
    Illustrator
    Web PDM
    Photoshop
    U4ia
    Microsoft Works
    Mac
    PC
  • Schools/Training

    Northwest College University - Business
    City College - Fashion Design

More Information

The North Face (VFC Company) ~ San Leandro, CA
June 10 ~ July 10
Technical Designer (Freelancer)
• Updated Spec Packets using WebPDM for backpacks and gloves.
• Create initial specs for sale samples using Excel
• Correct design sketches using Illustrator
• Assisted Product Development team with all spec updates for Spring 2011 and Fall 2011.
• Create callout list for colorways and trim placements for backpacks and gloves.

City College ~ San Francisco, CA
August 09 – May 10
Fashion Design
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Draping
• Patternmaking

October 06 - September 07
BROOKS BROTHERS & DONCASTER
NEW YORK, NY
Technical Designer (Freelancer)
•Attend all fittings for Women\'s suiting and sportswear
•Prepare fit comments for women\'s suiting using WebPDM
•Correspond with Hong Kong offices regarding fit comments
•Responsible for tracking all fit comments and corrections to garments.
•Pattern Corrections

December 04 - October 06
SEARS HOLDINGS
NEW YORK, NY
Associate Technical Designer
•Create detail Sketches for women\'s sleepwear, sportwear, and swimwear.
•Partner w/ Sleepwear Designer to ensure the the integrity of the brand was maintained.
•Developed technical speificaiton packages for women\'s sportswear and sleepwear using WebPDM
•Attend regular fittings and updated technical sketches with with appropriate fit corrections.
•Daily communication with overseas and domestic vendors regarding fit comments.

October 04 - December
Geoffrey Beene & Nautic
Associate Designer

January 02 - October 04
KENA PEAY 206
Designer Seattle
SEATTLE, WA
•Featured in LUCKY magazine as an upcoming designer for Seattle.
•Sold my line to local boutiques in Seattle.
•Designed sweatsuit for Volt Management.
•Participated in Arena Fshion Showcase 2001 and 2002

January 00 - January 02
NORDSTROM
Assistant Designer
Halogen/Caslon
SEATTLE, WA
•Created prints and to Halogen color specifications using U4ia
•Tracked and prepared all fit sampels using excel.
•Instigated and tracked orders for new fabric and trims.
•Competitive Market Research.

EDUCATION

May 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Bus Admin,
Northwest College
Kirkland, WA

May 2005
Independent Pattern Making Classes
Troy, MI

May 2010
Fashion Design
City College
San Francisco, CA

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