Shleika T. Spencer
Experienced Apparel Product Development & Production Management Consultant | MPS, Global Fashion Management, FIT
- Role
- Apparel Technical Design, Patternmaker, Grader & Production Consultant at Spencerbuttino Inc
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shleika T. Spencer
I am an Apparel Technical Design & Production Management Consultant with over 20 years of…
Experience
Apparel Technical Design, Patternmaker, Grader & Production Consultant
Aug 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US
Product Categories: Womenswear | Menswear: Woven Tops and Bottoms | Knit (C&S & FF)| Dresses | Swimwear | Intimate Apparel | Performance |Eveningwear | Bridal | Haute Couture | Tailored Jackets -(Regular, Missy, Petite & Plus, Big & Tall)Liaison as Technical Design and/or Production Director for start-up brands, I facilitated the transition of apparel styles from design concept and first prototype to a final, production ready prototype while protecting brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards, sizing, and styling consistency; growing their businesses domestically and globally. Operated and managed up to 10 domestic start-up brands product development life cycles, producing an average of manufactured units annually and a consistent $4.7 million sales volume per fiscal year. Increased gross profit margins by 10% and reduced the cost of goods sold by 40% from previous years through supplier pricing negotiations, garment construction, modifications, and changes in the standard minute value in the manufacturing process. Culminated 45% proto sample reduction that led to first fit approval to 85% by establishing and standardizing block patterns, size and fit standards, grade rules, and tolerances. Reduced proto-turnaround by 90% with digitizing paper patterns and refined the fitting process by implementing 3D Design software. Decreased fit model expenses by 65% by standardizing fit times and transitioning one-third of fitting rounds to 3D Design fit evaluation. Collaborated with “low score” suppliers and vendors to evaluate and stabilize foundational tools & processes, boosting KPI scores by an average 30%. Developed and drove the Certified Fit Technician program, reducing time in production and delivery cycles by 60%.
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