Kate Raber
Bend
Summary
Dynamic product designer with professional training in Clo3D, focused on how to bridge the gap between an idea and the final product. Displays strong problem-solving skills, work ethic, teamwork, time management, and a passion for creativity and innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Seamstress
Daze Printing
Bend
05.2023 - Current
- Provided quality sewing work, attaching custom labels to merchandise blanks for local brands.
- Led problem-solving experimentation and provided recommendations for future projects.
- Created new techniques tailored to each project, and increased efficiency.
Retail Tailor and Supervisor
Fjallraven
Bend
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality and durable repairs to well-loved Fjällräven products; implemented a new zipper replacement technique.
- Managed customer expectations, and trained sales floor support on alteration and repair knowledge.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace while constantly improving and creating new organization systems.
- Gained experience in product line organization and design for repair.
- Provided premium customer service and sales floor support, resulting in returning customers and positive reviews.
Teacher's Assistant
Oregon State University- Cascades
Bend
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Educated students on sewing basics, how to use Clo3D, and bridging the gap between the two.
- Created lesson plans and critical digital assets for the class.
- Monitored student progress, providing one-on-one feedback and support when needed.
Education
BOW 2025 Cohort - Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Bend Outdoor Worx
Bend05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Products
Oregon State University- Cascades
Bend, OR03-2025
Skills
- Clo 3D
- Adobe Suite
- SolidWorks and Fusion 360
- Problem solving
- Design thinking
- Factory communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Garment repair
- Patternmaking
- Sewing techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oregon State University- Cascades
05.2024 - 03.2025
Seamstress
Daze Printing
05.2023 - Current
Retail Tailor and Supervisor
Fjallraven
02.2022 - Current
BOW 2025 Cohort - Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Bend Outdoor Worx
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Products
Oregon State University- Cascades