BONNIE TRUDEL

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously and directed 3 CAD team members and 4 Freelancers, ensuring timely completion and meeting client expectations.
• Responsible for creating artwork for Tommy Bahama and Wrangler brands.
• Reduced project timelines with effective management of the CAD team and prioritization of tasks.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through training sessions and team meetings on advanced CAD techniques.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

SENIOR CAD DESIGNER 8/2014 to 01/2019

• Created repeats and colorings using NedGraphics Printing Studio software for Nautica, Tommy Bahama, Nicole Miller, Vera Wang, Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer and Steve Madden.

CAD DESIGNER 2/2012 to 8/2014

• Collaborated with designers to create cohesive collections, resulting in increased sales for the company.

• Created artwork for bedding and apparel categories using NedGraphics CAD software. Clients included: Robert Allen, Hamil Group and Home Accent Fabrics.
• Provided design direction to take concept to finished product for home furnishings.

• Designed bedding and window prints, jacquard and embroideries in cotton, silk, denim and polyester fabrications.
• Presented bedding and window line to customers.
• Rendered specifications for all design projects.
• Communicated all product development requests with factory to ensure manufacturing to exact design specifications.
• Worked as a direct liaison with photography studios, stylists, and factories in collaboration for all design approvals.
• Traveled to factories in China to research various fabrications, attended trade shows and oversaw production.

• Designed print and jacquard designs for major mass merchants such as Walmart, Kohl's, Martha Stewart, JC Penney, Bed Bath & Beyond and Family Dollar Store.
• Directed the CAD division.
• Trained and assisted CAD team on the use of the NedGraphics software to create saleable designs and colorways.

• Created bed ensembles for Federated, Target, Dillard's, May Co., Bed Bath & Beyond, Linens 'N Things, Martha Stewart for Kmart and Walmart.
• Assisted in the selection and production of the new print line.
• Worked on Stork Image System 4000 and NedGraphics software to create repeats, coordinates, and colorings.
• Supervised projects given to design staff and freelancers.

• Created repeats and colorings for men's and women's apparel using Info Designs Vision software.

• Executed repeats, created colorways, and prepared artwork for engraving.
• Worked directly with new and established clients to discuss and manage all design projects.

• Edited designs and created color separations for engraving using the Stork image 3000 software.