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Rebecca M. Lasko
Redondo Beach, CA USA rebecca_lasko@yahoo.com
614.406.9326 mobile

Summary of Skills:
Product: Lead the product & Design Team from inception, including fabric/trim/artwork and development/proto sampling through Production; Problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business; Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks/reports and completed within deadlines; Ability to think analytically & plan strategically to the needs of the business;

Management: Lead teams to meet & accomplish deadlines successfully; Train & implement new
Processes; Oversee Designers in creating cost effective deliveries, working with licensee to
control costs; Manage all communication & follow-up as the liaison with licensee and vendors;
Manage Assortment based on Line Strategy and sales.

Design: Children’s (Layette/Newborn, Infant, Toddler Girls4-6x, Boys 4-7x), Missy, Petite,
Women. Denim, Outerwear, Swim, Wovens, Knits, Sweaters. Fabric/Trim Development,
Artwork/Embellishment; Color/Artwork/Trim Approvals,

Technical: Construction & Fit of Garment, Drapery Technique, Draft Garments, Pattern Making,
Mac/PC/Hand Figure and Flat, Review & Track Garments in Fit Process. PLM, WebPDM, Micrografix, Mac/PC literate, Microsoft Office, U4ia, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Domestic & Overseas Communication, Costing, Outlook, Lotus Notes.

Work Experience: Carters–Oshkosh B’Gosh Genuine Kids (exclusive to Target)
New York, NY 2007-2011
Product Design Manager Newborn/Infant/Toddler Boy

Sears Holdings Corp. TKS, Toughskins, Planet ZZZ, Route 66
New York, NY 2007
Freelance Designer Infant/Toddler Boys/Girls

Macy*s Merchandising Group
New York, NY 2006-2007
Freelance Designer Knits/Wovens/Suiting Separates
Santa Anita, CA 2005-2006
General Sales Manager Men’s Furnishings & Tailored
New York, NY 2004-2005
Associate Designer Denim & Weekend Separates M/P/W

Lane Bryant
Reynoldsburg, OH 2003-2004d
Assistant Product Design Manager Woman WTW

Minds Eye Designs Children’s Apparel
Hudson, OH 2002-2003
Assistant Designer Newborn/Infant/Toddler/Tween Boy&Girl

Education: Shannon Rodgers & Jerry Silverman
School of Fashion Design & Merchandising
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Major: Fashion Design, graduation May 2003
Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Activities: Texworld 2008-2010
Fashion Student Organization Member 1999-2003
Professional Needle Guild Member 2002-2003
American International Scholarship 2000
London/Paris Study Tour 2000