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I am a driven professional with 19+ years of combined expertise in product development and technical design. I have in-depth knowledge of fabric, garment construction, pattern-making, trim development and garment manufacturing.  My keen eye for details and extensive knowledge of product life cycle allows me to quickly gain the confidence of design and other business partners within the development process. I have consistently driven positive results with both the product and people I have managed.

Lead all technical design and product development functions 
Established grade tables based on market research and industry experience
Created technical packages based on sketch and inspirational garments
Identified and documented brand construction standards
Managed BOM information ensuring accuracy throughout the development process 
Fit and communicated all correction for men’s and women’s product


Sr Technical Designer

Delivered product based on seasonal assortment strategies and aligned team to development calendar 
Provided input and direction to seasonal fabric and trim meetings
Forecasted garment cost from initial sketches to final negotiated CMT driving seasonal AUC targets and strategies
Reviewed and approved all strike offs based on design approved aesthetics 
Managed and analyzed product wear testing 
Identified and resolved manufacturing issues ensuring quality and cost-effective execution in bulk production
Rolled out and implemented the new product development roles and responsibilities


Manager of Product Development

Analyzed and developed individual business goals ensuring team drove results as roles and responsibilities evolved
Drove and delivered product based on designer vision and company goals through fit and construction consistency
Aligned and managed technical design deliverables to corporate calendar
Evaluated product relevancy to ensure brand direction, customer reviews and market trends 
Developed and trained out new product development processes shortening product life cycles 
Assisted in the development of a human resource manual for new managers  


Manager of Men's Technical Design

Collaborate with design and developed technical packages based on sketch and inspirational garments
Increased sales for women’s knits by delivering product excellence through fit, construction and quality 
Created, communicated and managed all garment specification from prototypes to final production 
Oversaw and developed direct reports
Partnered with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver trend relevant product within cost structure

Lead a team of 9 technical designers that worked across 5 different Kohl’s Exclusive apparel brands
Trained overseas business partners for fit and quality certification to increase speed to market
Imparted knowledge of headquarters’ best practices with the NY Design Studio ensuring teams’ understanding of company’s processes, influencing growth and meeting of goals
Managed technical design calendar to ensure all deliverables were met with emphasis on speed to market 

Manager of Women's Technical Design

Launched the Lauren Conrad brand and managed all categories while overseeing another private label brand
Engineered and maintained all technical specifications from concept to final fit approval
Aligned with design on aesthetic intent and independently drove all fit approvals after 1st proto 
Influenced cross-functional partners on fit direction, quality and construction 
Trained overseas technical designers for certification of fit approval process to increase speed to market
Traveled to Asia with cross-functional partners for costing and fit approval


Sr. Technical Designer

Developed technical design specifications for knits, sweaters, woven tops, skirts and sleepwear
Reviewed grade tables with size run of garments to confirm fit and details were proportional and accurate throughout size run 
Conducted fit sessions


Technical Designer

Assisted VP in aligning team on product development process and calendar adherence  
Lead the implementation of the creative database system for women’s collection (Vertex)
Managed and trained product development coordinator and trim coordinator 
Oversaw the sourcing, development, ordering of all trims for runway garments 
Aligned detail consistency across fabrication prior to overseas production hand-off
Traveled for prototype development, fittings and production hand-off

Managed and maintained all product information for runway collection 
Coordinated and attended all fittings including all inspiration, fabric and prototype reviews with senior leadership
Assisted with maintaining time and action calendar for design and product development team
Analyzed and communicated all garment details with overseas production team 

Product Development Coordinator

Assisted in development of the production and technical department
Negotiated cost and delivery of all domestic products with contractors and overseas agent
Analyzed buy sheets to order trims & piece goods according to projected sales reports and line sheets 

Assistant Production Manager

Find out detailed information about Elizabeth Ioder-Alaspa,  in Beaverton, OR

Elizabeth Ioder-Alaspa: in Beaverton, OR

Elizabeth Ioder-Alaspa

Xterra Global

Old Navy - Active Apparel

Old Navy

Old Navy - Women's Knit Tops

Kohl's NY Design Studio

Kohl's

Sears Holdings

Donna Karan

Calvin Klein

Cynthia Rowley