Vanessa Miller
Assistant Technical Designer - Creative Researcher
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Creative Technical Designer with over 5 years of experience in the fashion and textile industry. Experience in design and analysis of fit, manufacturing, garment construction, and consumer research. Seeking a Technical and or Creative Design position in the fashion industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Technical Designer
NEW ERA CAP CO
02.2022 - Current
- Organized 'Style Library' which includes specifications, design sketches and fabrication details of every adopted style to maintain fit consistency of brand standards. Over 300 styles manually recorded.
- Managed average of 100 co-creation styles and 50 fit cycle approval processes from initial development through final approval stages, per season.
- Analyzed seasonal and collaborative styles via Product Line Management (PLM) for companywide and domestic communications to ensure that deadlines were met and updates were implicated across database system.
- Reviewed 100% of graded specs, tolerances and "jump size" construction for consistency before sending to factories for production and generating bulk samples.
- Monitored over 50 tracking logs via Sharepoint, located late samples from vendors and submitted weekly sample statuses to several overseas vendors.
- Meet weekly with PD & Production Team regarding the sample approval status in order to maintain company time/action calendars.
- Prepared garments and tech packs for fittings: evaluated all sample rounds against previous comments, checked measurements, and identified materials.
Retail Sales Key Holder
New Era Cap Co
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Lead team of 3 customer service associates in implementation of product placement, marketing and promotional strategies.
- Processed average of $5,000 in cash and credit transactions per shift.
- Maintained 97% satisfaction rating over 24 month period as key holder while providing excellent customer service.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Increased customer base by 20% and improved customer response time by 10% directly impacting sales in 2020.
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
Product Development Specialist
ADPRO SPORTS LLC
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Created and designed athletic wear which ranged from “on field” to lifestyle gear for The Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bison’s, and over 7 regional SUNY Colleges and 30+ athletic teams across WNY and East Coast Region.
- Developed over 100 new & revised design spread sheets for current and future products.
- Created 200+ sportswear prototypes and arranged all coordinating raw material shipments to meet tight production deadlines for finished products.
- Supervised all high profile celebrity projects and custom orders. Completing 97% of requests ahead of schedule.
- Trained operational and production teams on product information, specifications and build instructions to maintain order accuracy.
- Reviewed all product formulations for quality, cost-effectiveness and compliance with brand guidelines and category parameters.
Visual Merchandiser
FOREVER 21
10.2009 - 01.2015
- Trained 30+ new merchandise employees in phone etiquette, sales and conflict resolution techniques.
- Adjusted job assignments for 50+ employees and created schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Conducted workload assessments and devised new operational processes that led to 25% increase in productivity.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales by 20% per quarter.
- Researched current trends in visual merchandising to create modern and attractive displays.
Education
3D Digital Product Creation Certificate - 3D Digital Product Creation
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 01.2023 - Current
Allstate Minority & Emerging Women Entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Buffalo, NY 01.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY 08.2018 - 05.2020
Micro-credential - Applied Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY 12.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fashion and Textile Technology, Apparel Design & Textile Design
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Suites
- Technical Design & Pattern Making
- 3D Pattern Making, Browzwear, V-Stitcher Certified.
- Ned Graphics and Gerber AccuMark CAD
- Microsoft Office Suites (Word-Excel-Access-Outlook- Power Point)
- Product Line Management (PLM)
- Creative Leadership & Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Dion Dawkins: "Dions Dreamers" 716 Community Day. MLK Park
Buffalo PAL/Police Athletic League X New Era Cap:
5 week Summer Program.
New Era Cap X Buffalo State: Design-A-Thon. February 2024
New Era Cap X "Cafe" Speaker Series: June 8th 2023
New Era Cap X "Cafe" In-Store Activation: June 30th 2023
Minnesota State University (Mankato) Advisory Board for Women in Leadership:
"The Corner Office" Alumni Career Panel Discussion:
New Era Cap Career Day Series:
New Era Cap Diversity Committee:
FTT Alumni Board Member:
FeedMore Buffalo:
Presidents Certificate of Recognition for Community Engagement, Buffalo State College, May 2019.
- 200+ hours of extended involvement in community-based work.
Certificate of Recognition for Community Engagement in MST 630 Visitor Experience in Museums, Buffalo State College, Fall 2019.
- Over 100 Hours of Community Engaged Learning and Exhibition Services. Implemented and designed functional features for public art within the African American Heritage Corridor.
Erie County Summer Youth Employment Program - Buffalo, New York: Youth Art Workshop intern, July 2019 - August 2019.
- Coordinated youth fashion and textile workshop.
- Implemented and developed useful program materials for 20+ students to use inside and outside of the classroom.
Timeline
3D Digital Product Creation Certificate - 3D Digital Product Creation
Oklahoma State University
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Technical Designer
NEW ERA CAP CO
02.2022 - Current
Allstate Minority & Emerging Women Entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 05.2021
Micro-credential - Applied Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
12.2019 - 05.2020
Retail Sales Key Holder
New Era Cap Co
04.2019 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
08.2018 - 05.2020
Product Development Specialist
ADPRO SPORTS LLC
09.2014 - 04.2019
Visual Merchandiser
FOREVER 21
10.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Fashion and Textile Technology, Apparel Design & Textile Design
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
08.2007 - 05.2011
Similar Profiles
Khyle StallworthKhyle Stallworth
Sales Associate at New Era Cap CoSales Associate at New Era Cap Co
Joseph NusallJoseph Nusall
Global Sourcing Coordinator at New Era Cap Corporate HeadquartersGlobal Sourcing Coordinator at New Era Cap Corporate Headquarters
Bill TuttleBill Tuttle
Sr. Director, Product Development at New Era Cap, LLCSr. Director, Product Development at New Era Cap, LLC
Ashley MaxiAshley Maxi
Customer Service Representative at SaveOn Specialty PharmacyCustomer Service Representative at SaveOn Specialty Pharmacy
Christian MolinaChristian Molina
Indirect Fire Infantryman at US ArmyIndirect Fire Infantryman at US Army