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Danielle Lofink

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated Tailor knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include fabric cut and sew construction, along with appropriate garment finishing techniques. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Alterations Specialist

Lululemon Athletica
05.2023 - Current
  • Applied expert knowledge of technical fabrics, garment construction, and industrial sergers/coverstitch machines to execute custom garment alterations
  • Lead retail teams through training programs to support business needs surrounding alterations
  • Provided exceptional guest experience surrounding alterations and hemming
  • Analyzed Design feedback and conducted design research and development, digitally recorded alteration details.
  • Facilitated seamless end-to-end hemming experience by conducting quality and timely hemming grounded in product design intent and hemming best practices.
  • Assessed guests’ needs to provide customized, effective hemming and repair solutions and product support.
  • Executed market-relevant omnichannel programs (e.g. Digital Hemming, BBR, etc.) according to company standards.
  • Stayed up to date on required product resources and training to elevate technical product knowledge and hem product with product design intent in mind.
  • Supported team members in their knowledge and execution of hemming processing, documentation, expectation-setting, and creating guest solutions.

Hemmer

Lululemon Athletica (Flatiron)
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or enhance products
  • Facilitated seamless end-to-end hemming experience by conducting quality and timely hemming grounded in product design intent and hemming best practices.

Associate Designer/ Pattern Maker

JWhite Original
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Drafted original clothing patterns to replicate design concepts for independent sustainable and zero waste brand
  • Provided expert knowledge of fabrics and sewing skills to to assist head designer in fabric selection process
  • Constructed cut and sew knit garments from start to finish
  • Altered and mended garments in need of repair or resizing.

Fabric Sales Representative/ Trims Specialist

Mood Fabrics
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created hospitable environment for clear and open communication with customers, fabric buyers, and factories to complete fabric orders
  • Coordinated fabrics/ trims and paired them with appropriate tools to help customers select materials for projects
  • Provided customers with eye for color and design along with enthusiasm for design
  • Cut and measured fabrics and trims to customer’s desired length Freelance Design For Brooklyn Ballet.

Freelance Designer

Interwoven Design Studio
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Constructed wearable technology LED light strands for a series of ballet tutu’s featured in the Brooklyn Nutcracker by the Brooklyn Ballet
  • Aided head designer in placement of LED light strands to create a smart textile.

Fashion Design Intern

Creatures of the Wind
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Worked with design team on projects to prepare for upcoming collections
  • Communicated with factories and pattern- makers
  • Sourced trims and hardware
  • Assisted design team with daily upkeep of design office.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - FASHION DESIGN

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication/ Collaboration
  • Adaptability/ Agility
  • Delegating Tasks
  • Punctuality
  • Superb Eye for Detail
  • Industrial Sewing Machine
  • Industrial Coverstitch Machine
  • Industrial Overlock Machine
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop

Timeline

Alterations Specialist - Lululemon Athletica
05.2023 - Current
Hemmer - Lululemon Athletica (Flatiron)
05.2019 - 05.2023
Fabric Sales Representative/ Trims Specialist - Mood Fabrics
06.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Designer/ Pattern Maker - JWhite Original
11.2017 - 05.2019
Freelance Designer - Interwoven Design Studio
10.2017 - 12.2017
Fashion Design Intern - Creatures of the Wind
05.2017 - 09.2017
Pratt Institute - Bachelor of Fine Arts, FASHION DESIGN

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