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Development - Apparel

Material Development Coordinator

Administration & Clerical

I am graduating from Jefferson University this December (2020) with a B.S. in Textile Materials Technology. I have had cross-functional team project experience in and out of the classroom. I am inquisitive, hardworking, and passionate about sustainability. I think holistically and think every part of the design and production process is valuable.

Managing fabric and trim development with 20+ global suppliers
Negotiating material costs to hit merchandising's target landed costs
Ensuring new materials are developed in line with brand identity, performance and cost requirements, and sustainability measures
Collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure material developments are on-track and meeting the needs of the business

Engaged with vendors to ensure quality compliance throughout the apparel development process Established SOPs for material and quality processes Tested fabrics and trims and evaluated color submits against developed standards
Documented testing and color evaluation results and reported findings to crossfunctional partners

Quality Lab Technician

• Weighed out custom dye formulas for each order
• Color matched, sampled, and executed final dye lots with head dyer
• Tested dye percentages and created sample reference library for future use

Dye Technician

• Learned features of each product in order to meet customer specific needs
• Built customer relationships while fitting for proper footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Maintained customer expectations throughout interactions and transactions

Fit Specialist

Mary O'Brien is a Material Development Coordinator at JockeyInternational in Chicago, PA.

Mary O'Brien

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Thomas Jefferson University