1. NADA J. BURGESS
Burgess53235@gmail.com
(609) 992-6549
PROFILE: Accomplished patternmaker/Technical designer in cut & sew knits (and wovens).-Self starter and team
player-
-Strong multi tasker, manage time effectively working in a fast paced enviroment
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Production–level Pattern-making, Draping Expert, Expert sewer, detailed construction
EXPERIENCE
• Lead and managed the Women’s Knit Technical Design team at Ralph Lauren inclusive of 4 Technical Designers
• Established block patterns to send to Factories
• Executed quality and fit standards in partnership with Design, Production and Merchandising
• Collaborated with Design and Tech Designers to develop patterns and fit with complete specification for initial
development through production approval
• Trained Technical Designers
• Established Standard Specs for Classic Garments
• Communicated with vendor and global production office regarding construction of fit samples and timing
• Assessed, evaluated and provided recommendations for new vendors for domestic or off-shore production
• Ensured all vendors, factories and business associates adhered to the company’s quality standards and operating
compliance guidelines
• Researched and evaluated market seasonally for fit, construction and quality to provide necessary technical guidance to
achieve product fit and quality
• Monitored quality concerns, testing procedure and production problems to provide solutions and recommendations
• Developed new block fits in collaboration with Design and the Vice President of Technical Design
• Lead fit sessions for prototype/stock fit samples for various Women’s lines including but not limited to Black Label,
Blue Label, Golf & Tennis, FOE/FOA and POLO
• Monitored Technical Design team workload to ensure set calendar due dates were met
• Kept abreast of industry development including but not limited to new fabrics, new construction, new materials, new
techniques and new processing techniques
WORK HISTORY
Noi Solutions NewYork NY. 1/2015-present
Technical Designer/draper
Pattern Maker (Freelance)
Dawn Mayo & Associates New York, N.Y. 3/2014-6/2015
Draper/Pattern Maker
(Freelance)
Ralph Lauren Corporation New York, NY 1999 – 2014
Director, Technical Design
Henri Bendel New York, NY 1997 – 1999
Technical Designer
Liz Claiborne New York, NY 1991 – 1997
Technical Designer

2. Berkliff Corporation New York, NY
Production Patternmaker
May Merchandising Corporation New York, NY
Production Patternmaker
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel,Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, WEBPDM