Brenda Kirk
Apparel Industry
Bowling Green,Kentucky
Summary
Experienced Pattern and Technical Designer with diverse product background in Men’s Activewear and Casualwear, Athletic Sportswear, Children's wear, Marine Products, and Accessories. Expertise in all technical aspects, from first pattern through production, including spec development, grade, garment fit, sew construction, and fabric utilization. Computer proficient on Gerber AccuMark and PLM. Use 3D Virtual Software to analyze fit and styling. Knowledge of manufacturing, construction, and fabric properties, as related to fit and pattern requirements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern Maker
Fruit of the Loom, Inc
Bowling Green, KY
03.1999 - 11.2022
- Communicated and collaborated with Design and Engineering to determine design style and lines, shape, fit, measurements, and placement of all details for garment
- Created patterns using Gerber AccuMark software application
- Processed pattern revisions and adjustments based on feedback from fit sessions to achieve desired garment fit and design aesthetics
- Plotted and cut paper patterns to support prototype or sample creation
- Graded patterns and ensured graded sizes maintained proportions and appearance as base size
- Ensured patterns and construction can be efficiently produced in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Maintained patterns created from concept phase, development phase, and through production in Gerber YuniquePLM (PLM)
- Created and maintained construction details, measurements, and cutting instruction pages in PLM
- Analyzed patterns to calculate and provide thread consumption for all internal manufacturing styles using A&E Anecalc spreadsheet
- Converted patterns and generated 3D models that are visually and physically accurate using Browzwear VStitcher software application
- Created compressed zip files for patterns and publish to internal and external manufacturing facilities
- Converted turnkey supplier pattern files to allow import into Product Development systems
Pattern Maker
Roehm Marine, LLC/Signature Products
Fort Wayne, IN
05.1997 - 03.1999
- Converted pattern punch patterns into Gerber Accumark system
- Perfected patterns in Gerber Accumark
- Marker making of prototype and production patterns for marine products
- Operated Gerber Cutter for prototypes
- Gerber Mover / time studies to manage sewing of vinyl skins
Sample Sewer/Pattern Maker
Vera Bradley, Inc
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Collaborated with head designer to execute original designs, adjusted patterns, and sewed bag line, using industrial sewing machines
- Created patterns for backpack line
Pattern Maker/Sales Associate
Peas with Honey
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Created patterns for children's wear line
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers
Design/Production Engineer
DeLong Sportswear, Inc
Grinnell, IA
08.1993 - 08.1996
- Created patterns and made markers for prototypes on Investronica patternmaking/marker making system (INVES PGS 7.06)
- Digitized patterns into computer system
- Organized patternmaking, digitizing, component assigning, and marker making for collegiate basketball uniform contract with NIKE, Inc., which included nine teams and 99 styles and for De Long’s 807 basketball program, which consisted of 28 styles and 90 markers
Pattern Maker/Sample Coordinator
Signal Artwear, Inc
Wabash, IN
08.1991 - 08.1993
- Organized company grade rules and created garment specifications for youth and adult sportswear
- Made first sample patterns through graded production patterns by hand
- Tested fabrics for shrinkage, due to screen printing and adjusted patterns accordingly
- Organized fit sessions for new styles
- Supplied technical illustrations for prototypes
- Coordinated cut and sew sampling with sample printers and sewers
- Sent pre-production and production samples to Consumer Testing Laboratories
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textiles And Clothing Related Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.1991
Skills
- Pattern Making
- Styling Pieces
- Design Collaborating
- Interpreting Designer Sketches
- Garment Fittings
Timeline
Pattern Maker
Fruit of the Loom, Inc
03.1999 - 11.2022
Pattern Maker
Roehm Marine, LLC/Signature Products
05.1997 - 03.1999
Sample Sewer/Pattern Maker
Vera Bradley, Inc
01.1996 - 01.1997
Pattern Maker/Sales Associate
Peas with Honey
01.1996 - 01.1997
Design/Production Engineer
DeLong Sportswear, Inc
08.1993 - 08.1996
Pattern Maker/Sample Coordinator
Signal Artwear, Inc
08.1991 - 08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Textiles And Clothing Related Science
Iowa State University
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