Jennifer Ferguson

Makes boots and shoes, using hand and machine tools: Makes patterns, using form of foot and pattern paper, and outlines patterns on leather. Cuts out parts with presser machine, and sews them together on machine to form uppers. Marks eyelets, punches them out, and inserts metal rings and clinches them on machine. Have the ability to work quickly and accurately,to follow design patterns and instructions and practical skills for using hand tools, technical equipment and machinery. Sews leather accurately and precisely to essure quality and visual aesthetics of boot.

Served as go-to-person regarding any administrative and operational related functions. Manage team of employees, delegate duties, Managed schedules, organized office functions, and oversaw daily operations of office. All closing procedures including nightly reports and cash and credit card batches. Adept at organizing meetings, managing inventory, training and supervising staff, and implementing office processes and procedures that expedite work and significantly save costs Established business relations with vendors and shipping companies. Handled all purchasing, inventory, and contract negotiation with vendors. Managed consumer sales and business-to-business sales. Maintained equipment inventory, scheduled maintenance and handled customer correspondence

Discussed style lines, details and revisions with designer, and fixed in a quick turnaround setting. Approved final construction details & trims before garment production. Communicate with vendors regarding technical, cost, trim & post production issues. Review sketches with design for development for prototype & create spec guide. Digitized patterns to send to vendors overseas. Helped other patternmakers with measuring of size sets, logging in samples from production. Set up fit sessions with fit models and spec samples before fit sessions. Handled carryover styles for intimates. Was in charge of tech packs and production for all junior intimate styles.

Hired and trained new employees on fundamentals to ensure success. Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store. Opening and closing manager on duty. Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity. Regularly sought opportunities to upsell and add on additional merchandise. Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas