Dana Belshe
Technical Design Manager at 5.11 Tactical
Huntington Beach | US
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In my own words
— Dana- Over 30 years in Active Wear, Contemporary/Luxury Apparel, and Uniform Industry .<br><br>-Technical Design Manager, Professional, Outerwear, and Headwear at 5.11 Inc.
<br><br>-Senior Technical Designer / Men's Division at Vince.<br><br>- Senior Technical Designer at Lamb and Flag.<br><br>- Lead Men's Technical Designer at James Perse.<br><br>- Owner/Operator of Dana Belshe Digital Pattern Service a Design and Pattern Service.<br><br>- Manufacturer of lifeguard apparel and accessories.<br><br>- Faculty at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Trajectory
Jun 2014 — Now
Technical Design Manager · 5.11 Tactical
Supervise, Educate, and Inspire technical design team and sample room team. Setting strategies, Establish fits with designers, Leverage data to strengthen the technical design process, Setup grade rules and tolerances, Manage/Lead fit sessions, review fit comments, Maintain fit construction requirements for production approval process, Communicate with overseas vendors.
Jun 2012 — Jun 2014
Senior Technical Designer / Men's Division · VINCE.
Establish fits with designer, Created how to measure guide for vendors and QC, Set up standards for Tech Department, Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors, Manage/Lead all fit sessions, Review all fit comments, Maintain fit construction.
Feb 2011 — Jun 2012
Senior Technical Designer/Pattern Maker · Lamb & Flag
Developed grade rules, Establish fits with designers, Created how to measure guide for vendors and QC, Set up standards for Tech Department, Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors, Manage/Lead all fit sessions, Review all fit comments, Maintain fit construction requirements for production approval process, Supervise technical design team.
Dec 2009 — Feb 2011
Pattern Maker/Technical Designer · James Perse Ent., Inc.
Lead Men's Tech Designer, Using Gerber: Ensuring garment fit, construction and workmanship requirements for the design through production approval process. Interacting with designers, Tech. Design and sewing to understand fit construction requirements for production approval process.
Jan 2001 — Dec 2009
Faculty · FASION INSTUTUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
Design & Merchandising Classes: Computer Grading, Marking, and Cutting - Computer Pattern Drafting 1 - Computer Pattern Drafting 2 - Fundamentals of Draping and Pattern Drafting - Intermediate Pattern Drafting - Pattern Drafting Procedures - All classes taught utilizing the Gerber V8.3 system - Collection Development - Industry patterns - Apparel Process 1 - Apparel Process 2
Jan 1999 — Dec 2009
Owner/Operator · BELSHE LIFEGUARD GEAR
• Manufacturer of lifeguard apparel and accessories. Clients: Huntington Beach Jr. Lifeguards, Ca – Long Beach Lifeguards and Jr. Lifeguards, Ca - Fort Lauderdale Beach Patrol, & Fire Rescue, Fl – Miami Beach Patrol, Fl - Pompano Beach Patrol, Fl – Delray Beach Ocean Rescue, Fl – Deerfield Ocean Rescue, Fl – Destin Beach Safety, Fl - Indian River County, Fl
Jan 1992 — Dec 2009
Owner/Creator · DANA BELSHE DIGITAL PATTERN SERVICE
Pattern service: Using Lectra Systems: Catering to the active sportswear market. Services offered are patterns first through production, grading, markers, and consulting. Specializing in both tops and bottoms, woven's and knits in men's, women's, juniors, and children's wear. Utilizing Lectra Systems Software. Clients include (but not limited to): Paul Frank, Billabong, Nike, Split, O.P., Hang Ten and HSS.
Jan 1998 — Jan 2001
Designer/Merchandiser · CALIFORNIA DESIGN AKA ORIGINAL ACA, Mexico
• Garment styling • Developed seasonal colors, prints, and patterns • Merchandised stores and window displays • Developed ad direction
Jan 1986 — Jan 1988
Director of Design · CLUB SPORTSWEAR,INC.
• Developed new products • Merchandised lines • First through production patterns • Supervised production and quality control
Jan 1986 — Jan 1987
Production Patternmaker · GOTCHA SPORTSWEAR, INC.
• Supervised production pattern room. • Managed pattern and garment flow and specification sheets for import and domestic use.
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Education history
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Certificate of Completion in Fashion Design | 1984 - 1986
Orange Coast College
Degree of Associates | 1979 - 1983
Orange Coast College
Degree of Associates in Arts | 1980 - 1985
