Cassandra Passalacqua

Product Development & Production Coordinator · American Stitch Design

San Clemente, CA

In My Own Words

Dedicated and enthusiastic Apparel Product Developer seeking new opportunities, including full-time, temporary, and freelance. Graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with an Associate’s Degree focused in Merchandise Product Development, Class of 2015, Summa Cum Laude. Knowledgable of apparel development/manufacturing process and garment fit/construction, with experience emphasized in knits, activewear, and swimwear. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, organization, and creative problem solving.

Work Experience

Product Development & Production Coordinator

American Stitch Design

2015 – Present

- Communication with new and existing clientele - Creation and maintenance of internal organization documents & spreadsheets: client files, collection specifications, invoices, purchase orders, production logs, inventory, payroll, etc. - Coordination of design, development, and production schedules - Ensuring deadlines are met - Market and trend research - Sourcing; communication and negotiating costs with vendors - Support garment & textile design: Illustrator & Photoshop rescaling, recoloring, and repeating - Graphic design, hang tags, care/content labels - Assisting in technical design and pattern-making - Overseeing production, communication with vendors - Quality control and shipment coordination

Sales Associate, Lead Merchandiser

Guess?, Inc. (Retail)

2015 – 2016

- Assisted in the opening of location: Guess Factory Store #3242 - Customer service; sales - Visual merchandising: setting & styling of floor sets, mannequins, tables, etc.

Assistant Manager

Heavenly Couture (Retail)

2014 – 2015

- Customer service; sales - Visual merchandising - Scheduling and inventory planning - Employee performance reviews; setting goals for team members; issuing warning notices; implementing company policies & protocols