CAD Designer

Posted on: 2009-04-21

NICOLE A. FARBER 7110 HARPERS CROSSING LANGHORNE, PA 19047 E-MAIL:[email protected] SUMMARY: I am a detail-oriented professional with seventeen years of combined experience in the design and retail sectors. My years in these two fast-paced industries have enabled me to develop valuable skills complimentary to my technical and design abilities. I believe that these skills, including project management and execution, problem solving, creative thinking, customer relations and office management, will allow me to move beyond the industries in which I have worked and been successful. I am currently exploring opportunities that will allow me to utilize my creativity and skills set and provide new challenges outside of my core experience. COMPUTER SKILLS: • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Primavision • u4ia • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Outlook PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ROYTEX, INC. 16 EAST 34TH STREET, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10016 2006 – 2008 C.A.D. DESIGNER • Created fabric simulations for knits, wovens and prints using Primavision system • Developed repeats, multiple colorways • Color matched color standards and artwork to EPSON Prostylus 2200/2400 printers • Maintained color library • Scanned and cleaned up patterns using Adobe Photoshop • Used Adobe Illustrator to develop proto sheets and draw flats • Assumed the additional responsibilities of the Assistant Designer during her maternity leave JONES APPAREL GROUP 1411 BROADWAY , NEW YORK, NY 10018 2004 – 2005 FREELANCE C.A.D. DESIGNER • Utilized Primavision system to create fabric simulations for knits, wovens and prints • Scanned, cleaned and enhanced patterns in development using Adobe Illustrator • Created repeats, multiple colorways and color matched to standards HAMPSHIRE BRANDS 114 WEST 41ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018 2003 – 2004 DESIGNER • Designed sweaters for Fall 2004 featured in stores such as JC Penney, KOHL’S and Sears • Used Primavision system to design original fully-fashioned men’s sweater patterns • Translated trends for the Dockers Men’s label • Developed color palettes and approved Lab Dips • Prepared technical product packs and communicated with overseas factories on production PREMIER KNITS LTD. 97-35 133RD AVENUE, OZONE PARK, NY 11417 1994 – 2003 DESIGNER/PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN • Original sweater designs and sweater projects have been featured in retail outlets, including JC Penney, Wal-Mart, Newport News, Victoria\'s Secret, Macy\'s and Talbots • Created original designs and translated patterns for clients such as 525, AR, Bernette, Coolwear, Cotton Emporium, Fashion Avenue, Knit Works, and SWAK • Developed knowledge of various knit stitches, yarns, and gauges • Designed original cut and sew sweater patterns for juniors, women’s and men’s • Managed and supervised six-to-ten knitters and fifty flat knitting machines • Managed administrative responsibilities including shipping/receiving, invoicing, customer care, writing production orders and performed inventory control RETAIL EXPERIENCE: PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF TEXTILES AND SCIENCE PHILADELPHIA, PA 1989 – 1993 COLLEGE BOOKSTORE - SALES ASSOCIATE • Merchandised varied bookstore inventory, including textbooks, art supplies and apparel • Managed stock inventory and shipping and receiving services • Served as customer service representative for in-store and phone sales • Assisted students with purchases and special orders during store hours and during peak purchasing events such as new student orientation GOLDIE PALEY DESIGN CENTER – TECHNICAL ASSISTANT • Worked with key college personnel to prepare exhibit on the work of Scalamandre textiles and restorations • Conducted public and private tours of museum exhibits • Preserved the design center’s bank of textiles, fabrics and clothing patterns; processed and catalogued donations of clothing and textiles • Performed miscellaneous administrative duties as needed LOEHMANN’S PHILADELPHIA, PA 1991 SALES ASSOCIATE • Greeted customers on the sales floor and assisted with selection of merchandise and sizing • Designed and arranged window displays to highlight new merchandise and sales events • Maintained store inventory and oversaw receiving of new merchandise and additional stock • Processed customers’ purchases at cash register EDUCATION: PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF TEXTILES & SCIENCE – PHILADELPHIA, PA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN TEXTILE DESIGN 1993 FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - NEW YORK, NY PRIMAVISION C.A.D. SYSTEM CERTIFICATION u4ia C.A.D. SYSTEM CERTIFICATION VERSION 6.0 AND VERSION 7.0 2003, 2005