Robert F.

Barrette
604 NE 29th Drive, Apt. E Tel. - 917.509.4045
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33334 e-mail: RFBarrette@a
ol

Highly motivated technical design manager with extensive knowledge in all aspect
s of apparel .
Experienced management of staffs to produce first sample through production garm
ents for major retail and wholesale private label manufacture. Computer skills
include Web PDM, Micro-Grafix Designer, Windows Excel, Word and Word Perfect.

Specialty Knowledge includes:

Design & Tech Spec Packages Preparation & Development Global Woven & C/S Sourci
ng Experience
Domestic and Overseas Manufacturing Plant Inspection Capabilities Extensive
Pattern Making and
Grading Abilities, Marker Approvals and Consumption Quality Assurance and Lab T
est Requirements
Flat Sketching and Visual Illustration Skills Detail Oriented Product Design
Team Manager Time &
Action Management: Implementation of System & Coordination with Design & Manufac
turing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Calvin Klein Bridge Sportwear, New York, NY (formerly a division of Kellwood Cor
p.)
Director of Technical Design
Hands on Manager of Missy, Petite & Womens Technical Design. Worked directly wi
th design on four seasonal showroom lines and maintained meeting corporate calen
dar for
timely delivery. Also reviewed bulk deliveries for quality control assurance.
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., Canton, MA
2006 2007
Senior Manager of Technical Design
Supervise and manage all aspects of technical product development for both larg
e and
tall menswear. Responsible for both wovens and knits for 850 million
dollar company.
Created sloper bodies and silhouettes for all categories to ensure consistent fi
t for
Casual Male, Rochester Stores and catalogues for all divisions.
Developed a Made to Measure suit division for Rochester stores for eight differe
nt
body types. Created a How to Measure manual and trained Rochester sa
les staff.
Freelance Technical Production & Mfg. Consultant 2004 2006
Priscilla of Boston Inc., Boston, MA / a division of The May Co., St. Louis, MO
Essendi, NYC / Division of Momentrends, Inc.
Perry Ellis Womenswear,NYC / Division of The Public Clothing Company
Kasper A.S.L., Ltd., New York, NY 2002 2004
Director of Technical Design
Manage and supervise all woven divisions: Kasper Suits, Sportwear and Dresses,
Anne Klein Suits and Dresses, Nipon Suits and Evening Separates, Le Suit & Priva
te Label.
Responsible for hands on fitting, grading, construction, factory evaluation and
stock approval keeping to corporate calendar. Initiate Web PDM for all divisio
ns.
Daily communication with brand directors, production staffs, vendors and manufa
cturing plants.
Robert F. Barrette 917.509.4045
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J. Crew, New York, NY 2001 2002

Senior Director of Technical Design
Supervised Technical staff of thirty-two for all divisions: mens, womens and ch
ildrens woven, knits and sweaters and womens swim, intimates and accessories.
Established and implemented consistent fit and grading for all divisions.
Coordinated with Design, Product Development and Production on retail and mail
order merchandise flow.
The Limited, New York, NY 1998 2001
Senior Technical Manager, Limited Stores
Managed complete Technical Staff including tech assistants, fit models for 800
million dollar division. Established quality assurance criteria, resulting in i
mproved and consistent fit, grading and construction for all wovens.
Monitored and approved production planning on allocations and time/action sche
dules.
Traveled extensively to Asia, Europe and Central America for factory production
reviews,
refined product engineering details with sourcing and overseas manufacturers to
enhance product quality.
DANA BUCHMAN, DIV. Of LIZ CLAIBORNE, NEW YORK, NY 1992 1998
Manager of Dress Production (1994 1998)
Hands on management of 30 million-dollar division manufacturing, all in-house o
perations; fit, grading, lab dips, time/action calendar, sample and stock approv
als. Worded with overseas offices, domestic contractors, suppliers and warehous
e.
Advised operations on allocations and scheduling. Traveled to Hong Kong, Korea
and Sri Lanka for factory evaluation and in-line product review.
Pre-Production Manager (1992 1994)
Assisted Vice President of Manufacturing with in-house operations, overseas com
munications, sample room, fittings and counter samples.
ELLEN TRACY, NEW YORK, NY 1988 1992
Production Patternmaker, Bridge Sportwear
Developed original and final production patterns, final fit, specs and approval
of pre-production garments.
SUMMIT SPORTWEAR, STOUGHTON, MA 1980 1988
Head of Technical Design
Supervised design and production process from initial samples through fitting,
grading, counter samples and quality control.
E D U C A T I O N
Westminster College, Princeton NJ Classical Music Program
Courses: New York University: International Business & Commerce
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