Kate Stanley
Burlington,VT
Summary
Creative, hard working, and detail oriented team player with 20 years of experience in apparel design, manufacturing, and development. Very organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude and leading by example. Strong knowledge of garment fit & specification, knit fabrications including garment dye and treatments, woven’s, and denim across multiple categories. Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Excel, PLM (A2000/Oracle, AIMS), Shopify, (MAC & PC)
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Design Director
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
Gardena
10.2014 - 06.2025
- Designed, merchandised, and produced seasonal collections for stores including: Revolve, Anthropologie, Shopbop, Zappos, and Evereve
- Handled all creative direction including trend board creation, presentations, photo shooting, website development, branding & labeling, coordinating with sales teams in France, Germany, USA, and Canada
- Lead all fittings first through production including technical design and overseas communication
- Sourced full package suppliers, as well as fabric, trim, and print development
- Established organizational systems within the division and company
- Lead team daily on all tasks and responsibilities ensuring all deadlines and sales goals were met
Sr. Designer, Bobi Division
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
Torrance
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Created division w/ Owners from conception including sourcing, design, fit, sales, and labeling
- Designed, developed, and produced women’s contemporary collections for five seasons per year, including dresses, tops (knit & woven), bottoms, and jackets with desired price point
- Created and maintained merchandising and production calendars (across multiple divisions)
- Created tech packs, CAD sketches, trend boards & color stories (including BOM & PLM entry)
Designer, Isaac Mizrahi Jeans and Seven7 Jeans Divisions
Sunrise Brands
Los Angeles
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Designed and executed knit & woven women’s top, dress, and knit bottom designs from concept through production hand-off, including: trend, fabric sourcing/development, sketching, lab dip/art approval, tech pack creation, placement with factories, and sample fitting all within budget and time
- Worked with team to: merchandise styles/color with other brand divisions, develop art and graphics, follow-up on all development details within 24-hour turnaround, provided fit comments
- Worked with sales/production to evaluate selling and meet deadlines
Associate Designer, Bobi Division and Mod-o-doc Men’s Division
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
Inglewood
10.2006 - 05.2012
- Researched trends and created designs with follow through to flat sketching, tech pack creation, development in China, data entry, and linesheet creation
- Maintained and updated all sample charts, linesheets, and tech packs as needed
- Coordinated castings/photoshoots, including photo layouts, selects & editing
- Collected sales information and evaluated styles with reps and distributors seasonally
- Worked w/ PR team to build branding and work w/ stylists, bloggers, & editors as needed
Freelance Designer, Prodigal Daughter Brand
JVA Apparel Inc.
Los Angeles
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked with CEO to execute a cohesive contemporary women’s woven line (silk fabrications)
- Sketched designs by hand and CAD, lead fittings, selected fabrics, created linesheets
Assistant Denim Account Manager
EKII: PCA
Rancho Dominguez
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Planned and implemented the full package manufacturing of denim lines including: Volcom, Hurley, Matix/DVS, Ambiguous, and Affliction
- Purchased fabric/trim, calculated yields, allocated usage, kept BOM and WIPs
- Aided in the development of treatments, washes, tech packs, and samples
- Maintained calendars and deadlines, including POs and tracking shipments
Sales Associate & Keyholder
Unica / U Melrose
Los Angeles
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Responsible for opening & closing store, inventory management and register balancing daily
- Created seasonal window displays and merchandised new inventory
- Worked with customers to help find items and correct fit
Sales Associate
Divine Boutique
Los Angeles
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted in merchandise selection and maintained organized product displays throughout the store.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and enhance product knowledge.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Waitress
G Willikers Diner
Chanute
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Served guests promptly with a friendly attitude
- Collaborated with kitchen staff for order accuracy
- Handled guest complaints professionally and efficiently
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Sales Associate
The Classy Attic
Iola
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers to foster loyalty and trust.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Server & Dishwasher
ACCC Catering
Iola
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment to set-up catered events on location.
- Washed all dishes and restocked equipment in a large industrial kitchen setting.
Education
Professional Designation (AA) - Apparel Manufacturing
FIDM/ THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
05.2005
Associate of Arts Degree - Fine Art and Illustration, Business Management
ALLEN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.2024 - Current
Skills
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Production scheduling
- Technical design
- Merchandising strategy
- Brand development
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Workflow management
- Adobe creative suite
- Trend analysis
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Vermont
08.2024 - Current
Design Director
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
10.2014 - 06.2025
Sr. Designer, Bobi Division
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2014
Designer, Isaac Mizrahi Jeans and Seven7 Jeans Divisions
Sunrise Brands
05.2012 - 05.2013
Freelance Designer, Prodigal Daughter Brand
JVA Apparel Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Associate Designer, Bobi Division and Mod-o-doc Men’s Division
Genexus Int'l. Inc.
10.2006 - 05.2012
Assistant Denim Account Manager
EKII: PCA
05.2005 - 10.2006
Sales Associate & Keyholder
Unica / U Melrose
05.2004 - 05.2005
Sales Associate
Divine Boutique
06.2003 - 05.2004
Waitress
G Willikers Diner
05.2002 - 05.2003
Sales Associate
The Classy Attic
05.2002 - 05.2003
Server & Dishwasher
ACCC Catering
05.2000 - 05.2002
Professional Designation (AA) - Apparel Manufacturing
FIDM/ THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
Associate of Arts Degree - Fine Art and Illustration, Business Management
ALLEN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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