Jill Odermann
Miami
Summary
Detail-oriented technical designer and educator with over 15 years of experience in fashion production. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and creating impactful curriculum, successfully guiding students through technical specifications and industry practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Miami Fashion Institute at MDC
Miami
01.2017 - 01.2026
- Provided information to students on apparel production methods
- Mentored students on pattern making techniques
- Guided students in professional use of industrial equipment and construction techniques
- Met all deadlines for grades and training
Freelance Technical Designer
Various
Miami
2011 - 2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop technical specifications and design solutions.
- Created detailed technical packages for product development projects.
Part time Professor
Miami International School of Art and Design
Miami
2005 - 2011
- Guided students in individual and collaborative projects. Ranging from pattern making, textiles, and fashion history.
- Facilitated classroom work on contemporary skills and techniques.
- Directed students to participate in lecture classes.
- Completed 125 hours of teacher training.
Technical Design Manager
Eddie Bauer
Miami
10.1998 - 06.2003
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Directed a quality assurance team of 13 in daily inspections.
- Interacted with manufacturers in Caribbean, central and south America and Mexico to produce projects as designed by home office
Senior Technial Designer
The May Company
St Louis
1994 - 1998
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish fittings, corrections, and tech packs.
- Worked with overseas offices to produce quality garments across all size ranges.
- Troubleshooter for production delays and fabric issues.
- Awarded most valuable support exec 1998
Education
Fashion Design
Vogue Collège of Design
Chicago, IL01-1983
Skills
- Global experience
- Pattern making and draping
- Technical specification
- production professional
- Trained teacher with over 200 hours
- Certified in the Canvas platform
- Specialized in fashion history
- Expert in production and construction across many markets
- Time management
- Student mentorship
- Problem solving
- Curriculum development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Miami Fashion Institute at MDC
01.2017 - 01.2026
Technical Design Manager
Eddie Bauer
10.1998 - 06.2003
Freelance Technical Designer
Various
2011 - 2017
Part time Professor
Miami International School of Art and Design
2005 - 2011
Senior Technial Designer
The May Company
1994 - 1998
Fashion Design
Vogue Collège of Design