Eileen Sheehan
Design & Development at A Wish Come True Dance Costumes
- Blue Bell PA
- 607-857-8086
- e.n.sheehan@gmail.com
PAD Pattern & Marker Maker, Optitex Pattern Maker, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat, Filemaker Pro, Poly PM, Gerber Technical Pattern Maker, Matrix One Systems, FreeBorders Designer, Primavision Design, Wacom Intuos Tablet, Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office Suite
*Costume creation and alterations for local Montgomery County Dance Studios - 2012 to present
*Costume designer for Centre Theater, Norristown, PA, production of The Sound of Music - 2011
*National MS City to Shore Bike Ride participant - 2008 to present
*Phi Psi Professional Textile Fraternity, President - 2006 to 2007
An experienced and organized manager and trainer in the apparel industry; articulates information clearly, plans and supervises product development effectively and motivates team members to work together efficiently to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Design and implement technical documents and new processes for developing sourced styles with overseas manufacturers
- Manage and improve the custom garment development process through the creation of new communication and tracking tools, accurate production schedules and comprehensive critique and planning of designs
- Educate and train AWCT staff to use new digital tools for use in developing custom costumes and improved business practices
- Collaborate with designers to critique and optimize sample fit and design
- Communicate design, fit and construction changes to sample makers and production coordinators at on site manufacturing facility
- Design custom garments for Dance and Color Guard clients, realizing the creative vision of the customer for their performance
- Managed and improved the development process for new football jerseys and coordinating team apparel for Nike NFL and NCAA retail product lines
-Provided technical and manufacturing expertise to Nike developers and designers for cost effective and production friendly merchandise
-Supervised the sample development cycle through communicating style related information and guiding Nike samples through development in overseas manufacturing facilities
-Developed highly embellished garments featuring sublimated, screen printed and embroidered materials
- Acted as liaison between NHA manufacturing teams and Nike developers, relaying feedback and communicating issues between both groups
- Collaborated with NHA staff for the development and implementation of improved business processes
- Supported Nike Senior Account Manager and Director of Sales with special research, development projects and account reporting
- Trained and managed account assistants to aid in the product development process
- Accompanied and hosted senior Nike development staff at NHA owned overseas manufacturing facilities for hands-on product development trips, and represented NHA at Nike Inc. headquarters in Portland, Oregon