Cinthia Andrus
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced senior trim developer with extensive technical knowledge of various trim materials, processes, and applications. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and task execution. Strong ability to establish rapport with teammates and key stakeholders, fostering successful relationships at all levels. Deep understanding of emerging brands, lifestyle, and fashion trends. Collaborates with trend services to craft compelling narratives and create a visually impactful point of view through inspiration, mood boards, and material briefs. Excellent grasp of brand identity, ensuring seamless alignment of trims with company values and image.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Material Developer NBA Apparel
Nike
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with design and cross-functional partners to integrate trend insights into seasonal product lines, ensuring alignment with brand identities, and consumer trends.
- Develop against, seasonal category and material creative vision, supporting growth initiatives and go-to-market strategies.
- Manage key material trim developments, including technical and testing validation, ensuring organizational quality standards are met.
- Conduct extensive research to identify current and upcoming trends in various industries, including fashion, design, and lifestyle.
- Craft storytelling narratives for internal and external partners that articulate the vision behind seasonal material trim direction.
- Lead key trim innovation developments with advance chassis team.
- Maintain strong relationships with material suppliers, collaborating on new materials, finishes and sustainable innovations.
- Anticipate issues, utilizing analytical and creative critical thinking skills, for timely resolutions.
- Recognize, evaluate, and communicate all risk factors associated with seasonal material developments.
Senior Trim Developer Branded Basketball Apparel
Nike
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Led seasonal trim developments for Nike Branded Basketball, ensuring the highest standards of performance, quality and style were met.
Senior Trim Developer Men's Sportswear
Nike
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including design and product development to bring innovative trims from concept to production.
Global Trim Developer
Levi Strauss & Co.
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Manage the technical trim development process from concept to commercialization, for multiple collections.
- Negotiated trim developments to meet cost targets.
- Developed both soft and hard trims in a wide range of material classifications.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with nominated trim suppliers.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FASHION MARKETING
American Intercontinental University, College for The Applied Arts
Westwood, CA05.1990
Skills
- Collaboration and team work
- Presentation Skills
- Trend Forecasting
- Creativity and Innovation
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Technical materials knowledge
Timeline
Senior Material Developer NBA Apparel
Nike
12.2020 - Current
Senior Trim Developer Branded Basketball Apparel
Nike
11.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Trim Developer Men's Sportswear
Nike
09.2015 - 11.2017
Global Trim Developer
Levi Strauss & Co.
01.2013 - 09.2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FASHION MARKETING
American Intercontinental University, College for The Applied Arts
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