Tripp Apparel

Experience: 17 years of work experience in Apparel and Accessory Design. 9 years of work experience in Merchandising and Development. 7 years of managerial experience, including mentoring team members for professional growth and development. Knowledge of industry trends and design principles, technical design/fit, and materials. A passion for innovation and technology. Strong knowledge of sewing techniques, pattern construction, fitting, and costing. Excellent presentation and story-telling skills. Leadership: Manages and inspires a team to create designs and products that are competitive with current market trends and company goals while attracting and developing talent by providing continuous mentoring and development. Innovation: Demonstrates innovation and takes initiative in pursuing creative solutions to products and features. Creator of the Flexfit Delta amongst other market leading product. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully while remaining open to new challenges and ideas. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts and functional expertise within teams. Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire others while building effective working relationships. Strong collaborator that has experience working with multi-disciplined teams Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.