Alison Bennett

Systems Integration Manager November 2019 — November 2022

About the role Created Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) user framework, and images and data for Technical Development team. Oversaw usability testing for system enhancements and wrote process maps for task execution to streamline efficiency and allow consistent effective process. Led software training to full team, creating product templates in system for faster development and improving workflow strategies, testing modules and database maintenance for PLM systems.

Senior Technical Developer July 2018 — November 2019

About the role Developed new styles across multiple product classifications, specializing in women’s pants. Engineered product enhancements on established business-generating products, resulting in quadrupled sales from original projections across US and Canadian markets. New development styles from SS20 season had a 66% reorder rate due to improved fit, became future carryover business for Wilfred and Wilfred Free brands. My best seller Melina Pant continues to be Top 10 Item for business after its debut in Winter 19 season, expanding development and projecting major sales for future seasons.

Technical Designer August 2017 — April 2018

About the role Responsible for woven’s casual team, including denim, shorts, pants, dresses, jumpsuits and tops categories (Spring 18 Denim jumpsuit received press in Teen Vogue and NY Post for its stellar fit and became a best seller). Managed domestic and overseas made garments for monthly deliveries with overlapping calendars, calendar deadlines spanning 9-month timeframe. Created instructional tools and construction standards for denim startup of AOLA brand, ensuring consistency across production both domestic and import.

Technical Designer November 2014 — August 2017

Assistant Technical Designer August 2011 — November 2014

Technical Quality Coordinator July 2010 — July 2011

About the role Responsible for woven’s casual team, including denim, shorts, pants, skirts, dresses, jumpsuits, Provided concise, detailed instruction to overseas manufacturers to develop product quickly and effectively to achieve correct fit first time and faster to market delivery strategies. Created, engineered block patterns to build core product, standardized materials and construction details to drive consistent fit. Led fittings with team on live fit model, corrected fit patterns and built tech packs to send to oversea manufacturers, delegated across teams to maintain and meet deadlines.