Jennifer Weaver
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Product development professional with experience in design and managment. Proven success in honing in on client needs, optimizing product performance and managing complex projects. Offers outstanding time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Designer
Self Employed
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2004 - Current
- Proposed and executed design and production for apparel and home design projects.
- Maintained effective relations with clients to meet personal design specifications while providing a creative outlet.
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
- Designed visual content for various digital platforms and print media.
- Utilized design software for graphic creation and image editing tasks.
Project Manager
Eastern Accents
High Point, NC
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss project status and address issues.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in project workflows.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
Product Design
Mini Scallop
Raleigh, North Carolina
12.2012 - 09.2017
- Implemented creative direction of the brand by meeting customer expectations.
- Maintained solid vendor relationships through consistent and effective communication
- Provided technical support to customers regarding product design issues or concerns about product quality.
- Assisted in the development of product design specifications, test plans and user guides.
Product Developer
Easter Accents
Chicago, Illinois
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Conceptualized and designed collections while adhereing to strict budget and deadline schedules.
- Developed new product concepts based on market trends and customer feedback.
- Collaborated with sales team to to achieve cohesive collections for market samples.
- Conducted material research to ensure quality and sustainability standards in preparation for large scale production.
- Sourced product material suppliers and researched most cost-effective development materials.
Education
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 06.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Textile Design
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 06.2003 - 08.2006
Skills
- Technical Design
- Customer Relations
- Vendor Coordination
- Account Management
- Problem Resolution
- Product Development
- Design Software
- Visual Communication
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Publications: Schlosser, J. Carroll, K. (April 2013). Textile and Clothing Applications for Health Monitoring of Athletes and Potential Applications for Athletes with Disabilities. Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management 8(1)
Timeline
Project Manager
Eastern Accents
06.2017 - 10.2018
Product Design
Mini Scallop
12.2012 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
North Carolina State University
06.2010 - 08.2012
Product Developer
Easter Accents
12.2006 - 02.2008
Freelance Designer
Self Employed
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Textile Design
Florida State University
06.2003 - 08.2006
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