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Product Developer 

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Detail-oriented and proactive Product Developer with 7+ years of experience managing the end-to-end apparel development lifecycle—from sketch to production-ready garments. Proven success in collaborating with global vendors, managing WIP reports, negotiating costs, and ensuring quality standards across categories including denim, outerwear, knits, and licensed apparel. Adept at driving cross-functional communication, resolving development bottlenecks, and aligning with GTM calendar milestones. Skilled in wash and trim development, garment fittings, and production validation.

Owned development categories from concept to pre-production for
licensed sports and entertainment apparel.
• Reviewed and updated tech packs for accuracy and clarity from design
hand-off through production, ensuring alignment with brand and
manufacturing standards.
• Managed lab dips, strike-offs, embroidery mocks, wash submits, and
shade lots, partnering with design to drive timely approvals and
maintain production calendar milestones.
• Maintained up-to-date data and sourcing records in PLM (WFX);
prepared brand launch line lists and ensured accurate merchant and
product data for seasonal hand-offs.
• Built strong vendor relationships through regular communication, issue
resolution, and sourcing innovation exploration; participated in vendor
meetings and special project travel.
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator, Google Workspace, and WFX PLM to
manage tech packs, timelines, and product documentation.
• Supported internal culture through planning and execution of employee
engagement events and internal sales meetings, fostering team
alignment and motivation.

Product Developer

Communicated effectively with overseas factories to ensure seamless
production. (China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc.)
• Requested, negotiated, and validated costs/TNA for timely project
completion.
• Prepared for meetings and presentations on new product development.
• Developed new styles, fabrications, blanks, washes, and trims in line
with market trends.
• Tracked product submits to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to
deadlines.
• Participated in concept development meetings and managed production
handovers.
• Developed SMS line for outerwear, knits, and woven bottoms, and
updated line sheets.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and
timelines.
• Running production handovers
• Developing SMS Line for Outwear, Knits and woven bottoms. Update
line sheets.
• Communicate with Multiple teams.
• Worked with big box and fast fashion customers

• Prep for Meetings
• Work in Trade Stone, Illustrator & Photoshop programs
• Update line sheets
• Sketch, Tech Packs, Construction callouts & BOMS
• Communicate with Multiple teams
• Color match strike-offs/ Swatch Fabric 
• Create trend boards

Freelance Assistant Designer

• Prep for Meetings
• Work in Trade Stone, Illustrator & Photoshop programs
• Update line sheets
• Sketch, Tech Packs, Construction callouts & BOMS
• Communicate with Multiple teams

Assist in sketching for upcoming seasons 
Callouts for sewing details on sketches 
Trend Research
Work in Illustrator and Photoshop programs 
Assist in Tech Packs for different seasons

Freelance Assistant Designer 

-Develop strong working relationships with the teams through communication and problem solving
-Process portal entry of screens
-Assist in coding art and revisions of CADs
-Assist in sample execution and follow up
-Send and track packages
-Learn and  understand the basics of the production process
-Maintain awareness of design calendar and help supervisor manage deadlines
-Assist in day to day projects including filing, organizing, tagging, line preparation, copying and updating development packages, fabric books, color cards, etc.
-Maintain the flow of samples leaving and returning into Design room
-Create sketches of styles for development and for CADs
- I-Dot and Sublimation printing process
-Help research trends that are relevant to the classification and our customers

Assistant Designer

Juniors Department
-Oversee samples from start to finish
-Work with print shop to make sure art is printed on garments correctly
-Size Art
-Created line sheets and art/dye CADS
-Work I-Dot and Sublimation machine
-Tag, photograph and send out completed samples to buyers
-Handle cut tickets for sample garments
-Data entry
-Work in illustrator/photoshop 
- Trend Research

Sample Coordinator

Ensure proper receipt of all incoming packages in accordance with established Sample Management and Storage procedures.
- Accurate and timely processing of all samples - receiving boxes, recording identification numbers, hanging, sorting, packaging.
- Ensure appropriate distribution of samples, supplies, packages and accompanying information.

Freelance Sample Coordinator

-Plan and coordinate all aspects of events from concept to execution.
-Meet with clients to understand their event goals and requirements.
-Develop event proposals, budgets, and timelines.
-Source and negotiate with venues, vendors, and suppliers.
-Manage event logistics including décor, catering, entertainment, rentals, and staffing.
-Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown.
-Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.
-Handle day-of coordination and troubleshoot issues in real time.
-Maintain strong client and vendor relationships.
-Track event expenses and process invoices.

Special Event Coordinator

Founder & CEO

Co-Founder / CEO

Owner, Malakye.com

Hi, I’m Jada Coplin, a recent college graduate and founder of a small apparel brand, where I learned how to bring ideas to life from concept to customer. I’m excited to build my career within the footwear and fashion industry, where I can blend my creative intuition with problem-solving, collaboration, and strategic planning to help develop products that resonate with consumers and strengthen brand identity. Linked below is my portfolio website that shows a little bit of my thought process and work during college!<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="https://jadacoplin.wixstudio.com/jadacoplin">https://jadacoplin.wixstudio.com/jadacoplin</a>

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