sally congdon-martin

Provide services in technical design, fashion illustration and construction to industry professionals and business owners.

* Developed knitwear patterns for clients such as Michael Stars, Eastern Mountain Sports, Nordstrom, Dillards and more using Gerber pattern making software. * Employed strong understanding of knit fabric and construction to fit garments and revise patterns. * Graded patterns according to clients' varied grade rules. * Communicated effectively to ensure garments meet clients' requirements for cost & design while being "production friendly."

* Assisted RTW Production department with updating technical packages, cutting tickets and tracking spreadsheets. * Regularly ran errands to vendors and service providers in the garment district. * Assisted with the Loeffler Randall summer sample sale.

* Assisted curator with research as well as cataloging, care and storage procedures for Drexel's more than 7,000 object collection. * Participated in preparation of exhibitions and was a contributing writer to 2008 Rest Your Feet exhibit catalog. * Assisted visitors and researchers in their viewing and use of the collection

* Performed color testing and digital printing of textile designs. * Aided in Printfresh’s preparations for Premiere Vision textile trade show. * Constructed garment mock ups for presentation of textile designs. * Prepared and maintained screen printing tools.

As author of "Emerging Fashion Designers" I compile a book series that showcases fresh, innovative creations by recent graduates of some of the most respected fashion design programs at colleges and universities across the United States. http://www.schifferbooks.com/emerging-fashion-designers-4-5617.html

Employ Gerber Patternmaking software to develop and maintain patterns for Elbeco, a leader in the law enforcement uniform market whose catalog includes men's and women's woven shirts and pants, outerwear, knit baselayers, and ballistic vest carriers. Work with Product Development and Technical Design teams in solution-driven environment to update fit and construction of styles, applying extensive grade rules & addressing specific needs of clientele such as the implementation of on-body cameras. Review samples for adherance to pattern and spec, maintain clear communication with domestic factories as well as factories in Mexico and Asia to address discrepancies

* Coordinated, conducted and recorded fittings of competitive and practice wear for gymnasts. * Managed a team of 5 embellishment designers. * Acted as liason and coordinator between Design, Production, Patternmaking and Customer Service departments.

The Graco® brand of baby gear provides thoughtful, practical and dependable parenting solutions inspired by the instincts and best intentions of a loving parent. After carefully observing a parent's natural instincts to protect, nurture, comfort and soothe, Graco brings them to life in a broad range of innovative products, from strollers and car seats to high chairs, playards, monitors and more.Graco® is a Newell Rubbermaid brand. If you'd like to learn more about careers at Graco, visit the Newell Rubbermaid Careers site: http://careers.newellrubbermaid.com/.

Graduated with a 3.9 GPA. Graduate collection was distinguished with Destination Maternity Award for Best Graduate Collection and Frank Agostino Award for Excellence in Design, Construction and Workmanship. Worked as Graduate Assistant in the Drexel Historic Costume Collection."]