Skilled professional trained in Fashion Design with more than 10 years in designing and producing patterns. Methodical and quality-driven with strong attention to details in garment construction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pattern Maker
Amala Destinations Pte Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Pattern Making for capsule collection
Material sourcing and production management
Collaborated with designer to complete initial patterns and maintain styling.
Incorporated changes and corrections when making production patterns.
Marked samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification and sewing instructions.
Adjunct Lecturer
Temasek Polytechnic
10.2016 - 04.2017
Delivery of lessons in pattern-making & apparel design project
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Adjunct Lecturer
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
01.2010 - 05.2013
Delivery of lessons in pattern-making & pattern-draping
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Created and designed tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Fashion Designer/Owner
DMQ Studio
Singapore
05.2007 - 07.2012
Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
Managed consignment sales of capsule collection at Front Row Multi-label Boutique and CK Tangs
Design and produce apparel for hosts at Audi Fashion Festival
Design and produce uniform apparel for hosts and staff at Phillip Morris Singapore
Winner of inaugural Audi Young Designer Award 2009
Presented capsule collection at Berlin Fashion Week in 2011
Pattern-maker
Woods & Woods
05.2007 - 10.2009
Pattern-making for SS08 menswear collection
Showroom assistant at RENDEVOUS showroom during Paris Fashion Week 2007
Support for stocks production
Grading for export orders to Australia
Pattern making for AW09 menswear collection
Pattern making for WOODS x WERK capsule collection
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Assistant Fashion Designer
First Stop Pte Ltd
10.2005 - 04.2007
Design work and sampling for in-house line, Additions
Involved in all production and merchandising related processes
Supervise retail staff on visual merchandising matters at retail boutiques and department stores counters
Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes
Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints and trims.
Worked with technical design team to provide accurate and complete design packages.
Assistant Fashion Designer
Advance Apparel Pte Ltd
09.2005 - 10.2005
Provide design help for 2 in-house labels: IS & Daniel Yam
Production of accessories and props for fashion show during the SFW 2005
Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints and trims.
Merchandising Intern
Banana Republic & Old Navy
07.2005 - 08.2005
Update the costing and order tracking system
Assist in the daily merchandising activities
Preparation and sorting of fabric trimmings and accessories
Assist manager with the preparation of presentations and meeting notes
Credit Control Officer
Citibank N.A
06.2001 - 05.2003
Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
Followed prescribed scripts and maintained friendly but firm attitude with full knowledge of contractual requirements and legal remedies.
Accessed credit records to evaluate customer credit histories.
Generated and mailed updated statements monthly and processed demand letters.
Pricing Analyst
Emery Airfreight Corporation
01.2000 - 05.2001
Monitored competitors' pricing activities to make effective decisions that would improve company revenue.
Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for freight forwarding projects and gained client approval on costs.
Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Design
Raffles Design Institute
07.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Computational Science
National University of Singapore
07.1996 - 08.1999
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Anderson Junior College
01.1994 - 12.1995
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Nanyang Girls' High School
01.1990 - 12.1993
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Proficiency in both Macintosh and Windows platformundefined