Resume
Work
Experience
2017 - Present
Alan /Rachel
Founder LOAM Equipment
Co-owners of bikepacking gear company, specializing in custom frame bags and other gear to help people get out and explore off the beaten tracks. We design, pattern, cut and sew all products in our small sew shop in Bellingham WA. Generate brand identity, marketing collateral and are responsible for all aspects of running a small business.
2023- 2003
Alan
Senior Designer
Fownes Bros Performance Group
Collaborate with brand design team and conduct research to create product specifications, design criteria, and fit guidelines for new products. Using those criteria, create concept drawings and factory ready specifications for physical prototypes for testing and evaluation. Work closely with material and overseas manufacturing partners to develop samples
2018 - 2008
Rachel
Senior Product Design & Development
Fownes Bros / Tabar Inc.
Managed the product development process for multiple styles across multiple brands from conceptualization to delivery. Responsible for interpreting trends in outdoor soft goods design and technology and creating new concepts. Generated and maintained technical sketches, specification packages, bill of materials and costing. Facilitated sourcing and development of fabric and trims. Communicated with overseas factory teams track, comment and update all samples through to preproduction.
Education
2005 - 2009
Western Washington University
BS Industrial Design
2001 - 2003
Seattle Central College
AAS Apperal Design
Skills
& Expertise
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Tech pack, BOM and
Specification creation -
Pattern making and fit expert
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Knlowledge of modern outdoor
materials -
Strong written, visual and verbal
communication skills -
Specialized in soft goods,
accessories and apparel -
Market research
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Trend analysis
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Professional Garment construction
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PLM data management
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Prototyping
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Overseas factory travel & communication
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Proficiency in 2D CAD / Vector graphics
-Adobe Illustrator
-Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office