Heather Raney

Apparel Development Associate - TEMPORARY · Pearl Izumi USA, Inc.

Fort Collins, CO

In My Own Words

Heather is a passionate, driven, and hard working individual. Her strengths include: designing and developing commercial apparel, attention to detail, highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and a variety of PLM systems, strong ability to balance creative and data driven work environments, enjoys working in groups but also as an individual when needed.

Work Experience

Apparel Development Associate - TEMPORARY

Pearl Izumi USA, Inc.

2018 – Present

• Evaluated samples to ensure previous revisions had been made • Accurately measured and prepped samples for fittings • Communicated fit comments and notes to the factories and relevant parties • Managed all Centric PLM fit comments and approvals • Attended weekly calendar meetings to gain cross functional alignment • Executed design into bulk production while maintaining standards • Managed updating of fit sample measurements and grading changes in tech packs • Created tech packs in Centric PLM

Assistant Buyer

Sierra Trading Post - TJX Inc.

2017 – 2018

• Assisted Buyer in negotiating buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms) • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Planning, Creative, Technology, Marketing, and Finance • Established and maintained vendor relationships; updated and maintained vendor matrix • Created and maintained merchandising re-orders for timely delivery • Served as the point person for troubleshooting sales / vendor issues such as short shipments, late delivery, RTV’s on damaged goods, etc • Understood basic components of driving a business based on daily and weekly sales analysis and margin performance

Apparel Sales Associate

Jax Outdoor Gear

2011 – 2017

• Assisted customers in all aspects of service fulfillment by demonstrating proficient use of proprietary devices and applications • Completed floor replenishment and shipment as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and size availability. • Contributed to a positive work environment • Delivered results in role to contribute to their stores success. • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services to build sales and minimize returns • Determined customer needs based on personal features and other customer preference related factors • Differentiated the store's brand and products from competitors with real connections with customers. • Effectively communicated with customers, peers, and management • Followed procedures for all systems including counts, markdowns, re-tickets and inventory control. • Supported the store to meet or exceed their customer service goals • Assisted with training of new hires, placing orders, and facilitating seasonal floor moves

Sportswear Design Intern

Patagonia

2016 – 2016

• Assisted Design and Development team to prepare technical specifications to factories • Gathered critical design information through collaboration with materials, merchandising, and color team to accurately translate ideas into realistic products • Created and maintained Technical Flat Sketches and Technical Packages for current and upcoming seasons • Translated hand sketches into Adobe Illustrator with high accuracy and detail • Assisted Design team in creating design storyboards for client presentations • Attended development meetings to represent Designer point-of-view as appropriate • Collaborated with the Design team in researching, designing and developing product by classification from concept through execution • Completed artwork quickly without sacrificing quality • Created sketches of proposed concepts • Produced mock-ups to visualize the implementation of new features • Updated line sheets and Merchandising Maps • Utilized FlexPLM system to create Technical Packages and BO

Design Intern

SmartWool

2015 – 2015

• Assessed line concepts for men's and women's performance and lifestyle lines • Collaborated with sock and apparel design team to create new styles of menswear and womenswear for • Crafted a hand drawn look book of style pairings to be presented at buying meetings • Retrieved information about competitors pricing and styling • Partnered with Merchandising team to analyze sales and provide design insight for upcoming seasons • Utilized Adobe Illustrator to partner with technical team on computer sketches • Updated data regarding line styles into database and ensured accuracy of information