Resume reflecting my 20+ year career as a Product Developer / Technical Designer, and Educator

1. Wanda Clarke-Morin
4601 228th St., SW ▪ Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 ▪ (425) 772-5396
wcmorin@comcast.net ▪ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wandaclarkemorin
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / TECHNICAL DESIGN / FACULTY
Visionary design leader leverages 20+ years of premier apparel design experience
to deliver proven results and high-quality education shaping the next generation of design professionals.
 “Incredible ability to translate the world of design and product development into a language that others not in
that space can understand. Shows great skill in breaking the discussion down into manageable elements that
not only could be understood by the group but also used later as part of the selling process.”
― General Manager, ExOfficio
 “Instructional methodology is superb. She contributes to the culture of learning within the department and her
direct involvement in curriculum development has increased the integrity of the academic program and the
forward vision of the college.”
― Director of Faculty Development, Art Institute of Seattle
 “Truly a marvelous technical designer and wise counsel. One of the most knowledgeable people that I have met
in my 39 years in the garment industry.”
― President, Arbetman & Associates
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WCMorin Design Services, Seattle, WA & Los Angeles, CA 1986 – Current
Independent contractor providing services to start-up organizations with a core focus on technical design and
product support in men’s, women’s and children’s products.
Selected Clients Include:
 Matilda Jane – (matildajaneclothing.com) – Technical Designer & Patternwork
 Winston White Clothing – (winstonwhite.com) – Technical Designer
 Grace & Game Golf – (graceandgame.com) – Product Manager, Sourcing and Patternwork
 Eddie Bauer – Technical Outerwear & Field and Stream
 ExOfficio – Fit Consultant & Technical Designer
 SACS of Life – (sacsoflife.com) – Technical Sketches
 Waterstone Brands, Inc. – (cooperjones.com) – Patternmaker, Men’s & Boy’s Shirtings
Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA July 1999 – July 2015
One of 100+ educational institutions throughout North America providing education in design, media arts, fashion
and culinary arts to 100K+ students.. Subsidiary of Education Management Corporation (EDMC), founded in 1946.
Faculty | Fashion Design & Fashion Marketing
Develops instructional plans to provide competency-based, learning-centered education; mentors senior-level students
through independent portfolio projects; shapes learning culture as member of Professional Advisory Committee (PAC).
 Determines complex communication and learning needs of international students and tailors instruction
methodologies to ensure the success of each individual student.

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― Develops interactive, one-on-one student learning tools involving the creation of both visual and written
materials available in 30 to 45 minute modules.
― Combines model of situated cognition with andragogy theory to define educational benchmarks and
measure success of student learning through frequent interaction.
Selected Courses Include:
 Introduction to Product Development
 Beginning & Advanced Adobe Illustrator
 Beginning Photoshop for Apparel Design
 Fundamentals & Intermediate Patternmaking
 Beginning & Intermediate Draping
 Brand Extension through Product Development
 Digital Textile Design
 Menswear Design & Marketing
 Childrenswear Design & Marketing
 Outerwear Design, Construction & Marketing
 Knitwear Design, Construction & Marketing
 Light Metals & Jewelry
 Fundamentals of Business
 International Marketing
 Cultural Components of International Business
 Technical Sketching & Design
 Design for Apparel & Color Theory
 Consumer Behavior
Cutter & Buck, Seattle, WA October 2003 – January 2008
Developer of premium sportswear and outwear featuring distinctive details, quality craftsmanship, and fine fabrics.
Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1999. Acquired in 2007 by Sweden-based New Wave Group AB.
Director | Product Development & Technical Design
Provided leadership and overall direction to the Product Development and Technical Design team. Managed team of
11 direct reports for on-time development, execution and coordination of 9 product lines.
 Decreased 15-month time-to-market by spearheading project to replace legacy technology, shorten
specification delivery time, and increase consistency with corporate standards across all channels.
 Drove new product development to support increased value while managing existing product stable.
 Set strategic vision for existing products and development of new products by gathering and analyzing
feedback from sales, marketing, consumer, and competitive research.
 Managed execution of consumer research to further support rationale for product development and
positioning within marketplace.
 Researched, developed and implemented best processes strategy for new product development, sourcing
strategy, launch and analysis.
 Developed detailed, accurate design and materials specification packages for all products, and developed
technical feature information for use in trade and consumer communication tools.
 Provided guidance and direction to managers developing new products and managing existing stable.
 Provided technical skill and resources to achieve successful development of the design idea in silhouette, fit,
fabrication and sewing construction.
Nordstrom Product Group, Seattle, WA October 1998 – October 2003
NPG is the visionary and forward-thinking force behind Nordstrom’s extensive collection of private label products
including men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel, footwear, accessories and home décor.
Senior Technical Designer | Kidswear
Directly managed development and delivery of complete and accurate technical specification packages. Partnered
with Design & Production team to ensure on-time sample and production deliveries.
 Created style record in WebPDM and created specification packages including proto specs, detail pages, and
garment construction.

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 Reviewed proto, first through final fit of assigned Girl’s and Boy’s categories, Knits and Wovens garments for
quality standard, measurements, construction, and fit.
 Analyzed problems and developed long-term solutions for measurements, pattern, and grade rules.
 Coordinated all factory communication throughout product development stages and lead fit sessions on all
models in all size categories.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Apparel Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), California Design College, 1998
EDUCATION
D.B.A., Management & Marketing (3.92 GPA), Argosy University, Seattle, WA, 2014
M.B.A., Management & Marketing (3.97 GPA), Argosy University, Seattle, WA, 2008
B.F.A., Fashion Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1977
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chairperson | “Race to End Hunger”, Northwest Harvest, 2014
TECHNICAL PROFILE
Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Gerber AccuMark Pattern Design Software
(PDS), Gerber webPDM, NedGraphics
Desktop Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Computing Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows