Dario Luciano
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Experienced in various aspects of the fashion industry, possessing a strong skill set in fashion illustration and production. A keen eye for detail, excelling in issuing purchase orders and maintaining accurate records. Effectively communicates with vendors to ensure smooth operations and manages the fabric library to guarantee the availability of quality materials. Adept at creating comprehensive tech packs and overseeing garment production. Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabric & Trim Logistic Coordinator
The Kasper Group
05.2022 - Current
- Receiving, invoicing PO and containers in RLM.
- Receiving fabric bulk/swatches/ LAB DIPS for fabric manager’s Approval.
- Maintaining the Fabric Library updated for new seasons.
Production Assistant
BERNARD CHAUS
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with design, retail and production teams to ensure the styles were setup in AS400 correctly
- Verified the production hierarchy, style, wash codes, colors, season codes and additional attributes
- Ensured size scale was complete
- Coordinated the setup of product into the AS400 system
Seasonal Merchandise Associate
GAP DISTRIBUTION CENTER
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Received new merchandise and stocked shelves on the warehouse
Freelance Production / Technical Design Assistant
RAFFI
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked along side the production manager to obverse production
- Created all picking tickets and shipping labels to stream lined inventory control
- Led the process of filling and sending Purchase orders
Assistant CAD Designer for Disney, Marvel and DC
Extreme Concepts
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Knowledgeable user in PLM, Word, and Outlook
- Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to recolor prints to meet current trends
Assistant Designer/Technical Design Assistant
Karigam Enterprise
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted the designer in all aspects of product design from initial concept to final sample
- Worked with leather, woven and knits for designs in Contemporary Apparel
- Conducted frequent research in the market for new and current trends through web and catwalks
- Worked with the design team to create garments that are right for the merchandising team to sell
Assistant Designer
THE NATORI COMPANY
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Created and updated the collections story boards, researched selection of yarns, fabrics and trims
- Attended and shared insight during fittings for Product Development
- Communicated and followed-up with overseas manufacturers: product development and sourcing
- Designed technical sketches on Adobe Illustrator
Logistics Specialist
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1996 - 11.2010
- Managed day-to-day global logistics between the US & Japan and Allies for mission-critical parts.
- Knowledgeable in procedures on how to store and dispose of Hazardous materials.
- Developed and implemented teams per US Navy procedures to achieve various missions.
- I managed a lot of high-value components during my time in the Navy
- Supported Logistics operations for Al Shad Join Command in Iraq for the year 2008
Education
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
The Art Institute of California
San Diego, CA03.2014
Skills
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Graphic design proficiency
- InDesign layout design
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Gerber
- Skilled in LECTRA tools
- Skilled in using OPTITEX
- for pattern design
- AMT
- Skilled in AIM360 application
- FLEX PLM coordination
- Precision in flats sketches
- Work-in-progress database management
- BOM documentation and control
- Budgeting for apparel manufacturing
- Fabric procurement knowledge
- Fabric cutting and sewing lab dips
- Fabric manipulation skills
- Creating effective display boards
- Trend forecasting and evaluation
- Experience with real-time model adjustments
- Q&A Styling
- Illustration for fashion design
- Proficient in AS400 operations
- A2000 proficiency
- Detailed data input
- WFX data and lifecycle coordination
- Resource logistics manager
- Effective time management
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese
Timeline
Fabric & Trim Logistic Coordinator
The Kasper Group
05.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
BERNARD CHAUS
03.2019 - 03.2020
Seasonal Merchandise Associate
GAP DISTRIBUTION CENTER
11.2018 - 02.2019
Freelance Production / Technical Design Assistant
RAFFI
03.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant CAD Designer for Disney, Marvel and DC
Extreme Concepts
02.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Designer/Technical Design Assistant
Karigam Enterprise
10.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Designer
THE NATORI COMPANY
12.2014 - 09.2015
Logistics Specialist
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1996 - 11.2010
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
The Art Institute of California
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