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General  Profile
I am an advocate for 3D Product Creation in the Apparel industry with 10+ years experience in pattern making, product development, technical design and 3D visualization. I enjoy building cross functional relationships that are key to create and deliver the best in product fit and quality to consumers. I have a passion for developing talent and training both within the organization and at universities. Highly skilled in Gerber Accumark Software, Vstitcher’s Browzwear and grading across many different consumer segments.

Education  
Experience
  • Pattern & Technical Design Manager - Lee Menswear, Kontoor Brands Inc (Formerly VF Jeanswear). April 2019 - Present
    • Leads a team of pattern makers and technical designers, with additional responsibility for the global 3D product creation initiatives. Ensures the team meets development and production deadlines, maintains global library of fit blocks, and digital product assets. Responsible for training new hires in Gerber Accumark features, Browzwear’s Vstitcher, and many other company specific software and processes.
  • Lead Patternmaker, VF Jeanswear. May 2018 - April 2019.  Greensboro,  NC. 
    • Led    a team of apparel patternmakers for the Lee Riders & Chic Non-Denim and Tops product. Ensured balance in team workflow, maintains standards from development through production, and creates processes that lead to efficient, productive, and cohesive workflows.
  • Patternmaker, VF Jeanswear. May 2013 - April 2018. Greensboro, NC. 
    • Responsibilities included creating apparel patterns and fits based on the vision of Merchandisers. Creating pattern blocks, and production patterns based on product line specs, fabric shrinkage and production capabilities. Guided fit sessions, and improved fits based on Merchandiser’s feedback. Developed Virtual Prototypes to expedite product development using 3-D CAD software, V-Stitcher. Worked on various age categories including baby, toddlers, girls, missy women and plus size women. 

Internships &  Assistant-ships
  • Technical Design Intern, John Varvatos  (A former VFC brand).  May – August 2011.  New York, NY.   
    • Assisted Apparel Designers and Technical Designers for the JV Collection and Star USA lines.  Assisted in the process of developing technical packages, and specing garment samples.  Created technical drawings for development packages, and audited incoming garments for specification adherence. 
  • Showroom Management Intern, Nautica (A former VF Sportswear  Company)  June – July 2010.  New York, NY.   
    • Assisted the showroom manager in organizing, merchandising, and locating samples in the showrooms.   Organized and assisted in executing the annual sample sale, and indexing samples for merchants.
  • Teaching Assistant, UNC-Greensboro.  April - June 2009.  Greensboro, NC. 
    • Designed literature, organized and planned meals for an entrepreneurship summer course.

Technical Skills
  • Certified in V-Stitcher 7.6,  a Browzwear 3D Patternmaking software
  • Certified in Lotta 2.6, a Browzwear 3D Apparel Design software
  • Expert in  Accumark  9, Apparel 2D CAD software
  •  Proficient in  Microsoft Office including - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  •  Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including - Photoshop, Illustrator

Honors & Awards
  • 40 Leaders Under 40 Award Recipient, Issued April 2021 by the Triad Business Journal
  • Distinguished Service Award, Issued June 2022 by UNCG’s Bryan School Alumni Association, for serving as Alumni Board President
  • Fall 2011, Awarded the Bryan School Award for Leadership and Achievement from UNCG.   Award addressed the leadership responsibilities as a VP and President of Threads. 
  •  Fall 2010, Awarded the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Scholarship, based on a research case study project submission, as well as academic merit. 
  •  Spring 2010, Awarded an American Apparel and Footwear Association Scholarship, based on academic achievement. 
  •  Fall 2009, Awarded the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Scholarship
  •  Spring 2009, Awarded the Frances B.  Buchanan Scholarship, based on academic merit and achievement. 
  •  Spring 2008, Awarded an American Apparel and Footwear Association Scholarship

Undergraduate Leadership Roles
  • Spring 2010 – Spring 2011, President of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies Organization, Threads.   Duties and accomplishments included, supervising Threads officers, coordinated a partnership with Make-A-Wish foundation, spearheaded the Retail Strategies Competition to encourage members to think like entrepreneurs and develop presentation skills, organized student-made merchandise to be sold at a local retailer to raise awareness of the local economy, and raised money for the annual fashion show.
  • Spring 2008 through Spring 2010 Vice President of Design, Threads.   Assisted Threads President and officers, developed workshops on sewing proficiency and knitting, organized Threads members in development and production of their garments for the annual Threads fashion show. 

Highlighted Undergraduate  Coursework
  •  Product Design Studio I: Process & Structure: Studied flat pattern and fitting principles and designing and constructing apparel for various target markets.
  •  Product Design Studio II: Process & Structure: Studied advanced principles and methods of developing patterns for the body, including advanced flat pattern, draping, and fitting   principles.
  •  Product Design Studio III: Creative and Experimental Design: Developed a visual vocabulary and knowledge of trend prediction to generate design ideas.  Used diverse materials and structures for three-dimensional design.
  •  Product Design Studio IV: Technical Design:  Developed an understanding of improving apparel fit, specification development of apparel products and quality assurance.   Created a senior line of men and women’s apparel that included the production and development of six garments and technical packages to accompany them.  
  •  Design Principles Applied to Textile Products: Studied the elements and principles of design and how to analysis textile products and create solutions design problems, with emphasis on textile product design evaluations through verbal and written communications.
  •  Quality Analysis of Consumer Goods: Studied the physical structure and properties of fiber, yarns, fabric, and apparel.  Learned how to evaluate ready-to-wear apparel and related consumer goods from a consumer perspective.

References Available
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January 2010, NYC, YMA-FSF Scholars Event. From Left: Dr. Gwendolyn S. O'Neal, 
Shaughn Tohill, Kerrie Rogers Engle
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Kerrie Rogers Engle, January 2021