Seeking a position in the apparel industry, particularly focused in product development and sourcing, with the ability to grow and build on my past experiences. Excited to learn about all aspects of the product lifecylce and the opportunity to work with innovative and creative brands.
Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and iWork applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook and Excel.
Regular use of Excel formulas to ensure integrity and compare large amounts of data with vloopkups, pivot tables, and basic mathematical formulas.
Experience with PLM for Product Development and Garment Development functions, including creating fabric and sundry codes, issuing BOMs and updating linesheets.
Work with cross functional teams, i.e. merchandising, design and garment developers, to ensure that products are delivered on time, with correct construction and consistent with the brand and seasonal vision.
Knowledge of product lifecycle management, sourcing strategies and following GTM calendars, as well as building technical packages, maintaining linesheets and tracking files.
Practical knowledge of pattern drafting, technical fitting and sewing garments in production and fabric identification.
Experience
Contract Product Development Assistant, Levi Strauss // San Francisco, CA // May 2015 - Present
Contract position with the Women's Knit Tops Product Development Team, as well as assisting with garment developing for Women's Knit Tops and Men's Woven Tops.
Assist PDS with correspondence between vendors and updating Excel files with product changes. Communication is often related to updating and issuing BOMs, requesting samples, strike offs and lab dips and tracking packages.
Daily use of vlookups, pivot tables and other Excel functions to maintain and compare large bodies of data.
Maintain organization of garment samples, lab dips, fabric submits and strike offs.
Attend fit sessions, cost negotiations with vendors, and product handoffs with design and merchandising teams.
Assist Garment Developers with updating technical packages and evaluation reports for vendors and measuring garments.
Remote Stylist // Stitch Fix San Francisco, CA // May 2014 - Present
Style clients from all over the country based on their style profile, any specific requests and their social media profiles, such as Twitter and Pinterest.
Create a tailored “Fix” of four clothing items and one accessory for each client, sent with a personalized styling note telling the story of how to style and where to wear the looks.
Regular maintenance of metrics for Weekly Take Rate and Weekly Average Order Value above a “red line” minimum and “green line” target value. Additionally, personal stats commonly above the "mint line" stretch target value that indicates top performance and exceptional client experiences.
Review feedback from completed Fixes and apply necessary information to future Fixes to ensure each client has a enjoyable and personalized experience.
Maintain email correspondence with lead stylist and remain active on the Stitch Fix Yammer community.
Styling Intern, Victoria Mesenbrink // Portland, OR // June 2014 - Present
Assist stylist with shoot preparation, including organzing styling kit and wardrobe and steaming/ironing samples.
Jonny-on-the-spot with styling tools, such as lint rollers, clips, pins etc., for wardrobe fittings and during the shoot.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of styling area.
Offer input on styling decisions while considering procedures for guidance.
Sales Associate // Madewell San Francisco, CA // November 2013 - May 2014
Greeted and assisted customers with merchandise and answered questions about products to ensure a positive shopping experience for every customer
Provided styling advice and personal knowledge of the care and maintenance of products.
Consistently met and exceeded personal sales goals.
Physical Therapy Aide // San Francisco, CA // March 2010 - June 2013
Assisted physical therapists in executing patient care programs.
Helped with administrative tasks, such as filing, contacting doctor’s offices, faxing reports and scheduling patients.
Education
FIDM San Francisco, CA // Product Development, June 2014
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA // BS Biological Sciences, June 2009
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa // Semester Abroad, 2007
Awards and Participation
FIDM President’s Honor Roll // Summer & Fall 2013, Winter & Spring 2014
FIDM Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member // Fall 2013, Winter & Spring 2014
FIDM Premier Marketing Group Member// Fall 2013, Winter & Spring 2014
Cal Poly Dean’s List // Spring 2006
Contact
email: amy.c.hoffman@gmail.com