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KEY SKILLS
-Experienced with tech packs (using Web PDM software)
-Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
-Experienced freehand drawing, artistic illustration, flats and specs
-Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Adobe Photoshop /Illustrator)

Samuel I. Taylor
581 63rd St
Oakland, CA.94609
Tel: 415.410.4975
Itsamsam56@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Looking for a design position within a fashion forward company where my experience and acquired skills in varied areas can be utilized.

SKILLS Computer Applications:
Adobe PhotoShop Illustrator Web-PDM
Color ways Swatches Palette
MS Word Excel
Power point

EXPERIENCE:

STRIVE, INC. San Francisco, CA
Design Director/Co-Partner January 2005-May 2010
• Organized all production through Domestic/International Manufacturers.
• Created Collection Cads, Spec & Line Sheets, & Technical Packs
• Tracked styles through the whole production process
• Organized BOM Sheets for men’s collection.
• Organized Fits, Lab Dips & Vendor meetings.
• Negotiated the best manufacturing prices for samples and production; review and
analyzed the profit and loss accounts for significant variances

GAP INC / OLD NAVY San Francisco, CA
FREELANCE DESIGNER June 2005 – November 2007
Design/Technical Design
• Managed Men’s Denim Fit Clinic sample measuring
• Prioritized workload according to research vendor’s schedule
• Organized and tracked samples
• Assisted in line assortment/development
• Organizing Documents
• Prepared Cad development

PACIFIC SUNWEAR(D.E.M.O. DIVISION)
Anaheim, Ca November 2003 – October 2004
Senior Men’s Designer • Responsible for Line Sheet development, Illustrated Cads, & Technical Flats
• Created Web-PDM Program, Tech Packs, Spec Sheets, & Vendor Relationships
• Managed product development Team, organized fits & vendor meetings
• Created Seasonal Themes for merchandisers for each season
• Did all research on fabric/materials sourcing
• Communicated with all departments domestically and internationally

OUTKAST CLOTHING CO. San Francisco/Atlanta, GA
Associate Men’s Designer June 2001-October 2003
• Designed Collection Cads, Tech Packs, & Spec Sheets.
• Line consisted of tops, outerwear, denim, & active wear.
• Created and updating accurate line sheets & spreadsheets for seasonal production
• Conducted all fittings for men’s knits and wovens
• Coordinated design team with cutting, designing, fitting, & sewing
• Participated with Design team in sourcing all fabric materials 


SCOPE APPAREL, LLC San Francisco, CA/New York, NY
FREELANCE Designer September 2001- March 2008
• Assisted product development Teams.
• Ascertained knowledge of finish on t-shirts, sweat suits, and denim goods.
• Line consisted of knits, woven, and denim.
• Assisted in tracking styles through the seasonal production process
• Assisted in all fittings for both men and women tops

INSTYLE CLOTHING El Cerrito, CA
Assistant Designer November 1999-August 2000
• Created Portfolios for seasonal Collections. Assisted in Product Development and construction.
• Created Garments and
Hangtags
• Line consisted of men’s tops, active wear, knits, woven, denim and suede.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Academy of Art College San Francisco, CA
Major: Fashion Design January 2001-2003

City College San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Major: Advance Business June 2001-August 2001
(Summer Program)

University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Major: Art/History Jan 1993-May 1998
BA Degree

Contra Costa College San Francisco, CA
Major: Art June 1992-December 1992
AA Degree Arts & Science

References & Portfolio upon request.

References:

Jock Thompson
Executive VP
Scope Apparel, LLC
Phone: 19176567466

Jeff Thrasher
Senior Designer
Reebok, Inc
Phone: 19175961376

Lavendor Dangerfield
Senior Designer
John Varvatos
Phone: 15109218068