Alison Winters
Austin | United States
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VF Licensed Sports Group
Apparel Designer (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL & Soccer Fanwear) | 01/2015 - 06/2017
• Lead Designer and Key contributor to the $500 million Fanwear division of VF Corporation
• Design Men’s synthetic apparel for Mid, Mass and Wholesale product channels, leveraging my trend and target audience knowledge, from initial Concept through Samples/Fittings and Production
• Improve department savings by $50,000 annually with implementation of new CAD’s and reduced each design season’s process time by 10% with streamlined workflow into ENOVIA (PLM system)
• Communicate and Collaborate daily with oversea vendors for fabric, trim, color and print developments; also internally with Tech Designers and Graphic Artists to evaluate samples and improve designs
Athleta
Customer Experience Lead | 02/2013 - 01/2015
• Created interactive Product Training tools; enhancing Associate and Leader’s technical apparel knowledge, outfitting abilities and collection driven mindset, thus improving monthly Metrics
• Organized In-store and Out of Store ROI Events to aid in exceeding monthly sales goals
Under Armour
Senior Apparel Designer, MFO (Made for Outlet) 2012 - 2013, Apparel Designer, MFO (Made for Outlet) 2010 - 2012, Associate Apparel Designer (Baselayer, Team Sports, Training) 2008 - 2010 | 06/2008 - 02/2013
• Joined team during explosive growth period from a $600 Million company in 2008 to a $2.3 Billion company by 2013
• Key contributor to rapid Outlet store growth; 50+ stores in 2010, advanced to over 100 stores by 2013
• Designed Apparel for the Outlet to meet specific customer and budgetary needs utilizing my keen eye for details and problem solving skills, from initial Concept through Samples/Fittings and Production
• Managed an Assistant Apparel Designer, Assistant Graphic Designer and Seasonal Intern’s daily workflow, contributing to advancement of Outlet business
• Expanded the Outlet business from an Excess and Carryover style distribution channel to a pillar business unit of new Outlet Specific (DFO) and altered existing Best Seller (MFO) styles¬
• Diverse range of experience with high-volume, key item programs to smaller volume sport-specific apparel, all built to enhance Athletes skills and conditioning
Kenneth Cole Productions
Accessories Design Assistant | 06/2007 - 05/2008
• Created technical product CAD’s and Designed seasonal inspiration boards utilizing my Software Experience
• Researched physical and web-based markets for Innovative materials, shapes and concepts for new products
• Organized and Coordinated accessories for Look Book, National Ad and Editor’s Day
Education history
Northampton Community College
Associate of Applied Science | 2002 - 2004
Philadelphia University
Bachelor of Science | 2004 - 2007
