Wanda Clarke-Morin4601 228th St., SW ▪ Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 ▪ (425) 772-5396

wcmorin@comcast.net ▪ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wandaclarkemorin

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / TECHNICAL DESIGN / FACULTYVisionary design leader leverages 20+ years of premier apparel design experience

to deliver proven results and high-quality education shaping the next generation of design professionals.

“Incredible ability to translate the world of design and product development into a language that others not in that space can understand. Shows great skill in breaking the discussion down into manageable elements that not only could be understood by the group but also used later as part of the selling process.”

― General Manager, ExOfficio

“Instructional methodology is superb. She contributes to the culture of learning within the department and her direct involvement in curriculum development has increased the integrity of the academic program and the forward vision of the college.”

― Director of Faculty Development, Art Institute of Seattle

“Truly a marvelous technical designer and wise counsel. One of the most knowledgeable people that I have met in my 39 years in the garment industry.”

― President, Arbetman & Associates

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WCMorin Design Services, Seattle, WA & Los Angeles, CA 1986 – Current

Independent contractor providing services to start-up organizations with a core focus on technical design and product support in men’s, women’s and children’s products.

Selected Clients Include: Matilda Jane – (matildajaneclothing.com) – Technical Designer & Patternwork

Winston White Clothing – (winstonwhite.com) – Technical Designer

Grace & Game Golf – (graceandgame.com) – Product Manager, Sourcing and Patternwork

Eddie Bauer – Technical Outerwear & Field and Stream

ExOfficio – Fit Consultant & Technical Designer

SACS of Life – (sacsoflife.com) – Technical Sketches

Waterstone Brands, Inc. – (cooperjones.com) – Patternmaker, Men’s & Boy’s Shirtings

Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA July 1999 – July 2015

One of 100+ educational institutions throughout North America providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts to 100K+ students.. Subsidiary of Education Management Corporation (EDMC), founded in 1946.

Faculty | Fashion Design & Fashion MarketingDevelops instructional plans to provide competency-based, learning-centered education; mentors senior-level students through independent portfolio projects; shapes learning culture as member of Professional Advisory Committee (PAC).

Determines complex communication and learning needs of international students and tailors instruction methodologies to ensure the success of each individual student.

― Develops interactive, one-on-one student learning tools involving the creation of both visual and written materials available in 30 to 45 minute modules.

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― Combines model of situated cognition with andragogy theory to define educational benchmarks and measure success of student learning through frequent interaction.

Selected Courses Include: Introduction to Product Development

Beginning & Advanced Adobe Illustrator

Beginning Photoshop for Apparel Design

Fundamentals & Intermediate Patternmaking

Beginning & Intermediate Draping

Brand Extension through Product Development

Digital Textile Design

Menswear Design & Marketing

Childrenswear Design & Marketing

Outerwear Design, Construction & Marketing

Knitwear Design, Construction & Marketing

Light Metals & Jewelry

Fundamentals of Business

International Marketing

Cultural Components of International Business

Technical Sketching & Design

Design for Apparel & Color Theory

Consumer Behavior

Cutter & Buck, Seattle, WA October 2003 – January 2008

Developer of premium sportswear and outwear featuring distinctive details, quality craftsmanship, and fine fabrics. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1999. Acquired in 2007 by Sweden-based New Wave Group AB.

Director | Product Development & Technical DesignProvided leadership and overall direction to the Product Development and Technical Design team. Managed team of 11 direct reports for on-time development, execution and coordination of 9 product lines.

Decreased 15-month time-to-market by spearheading project to replace legacy technology, shorten specification delivery time, and increase consistency with corporate standards across all channels.

Drove new product development to support increased value while managing existing product stable.

Set strategic vision for existing products and development of new products by gathering and analyzing feedback from sales, marketing, consumer, and competitive research.

Managed execution of consumer research to further support rationale for product development and positioning within marketplace.

Researched, developed and implemented best processes strategy for new product development, sourcing strategy, launch and analysis.

Developed detailed, accurate design and materials specification packages for all products, and developed technical feature information for use in trade and consumer communication tools.

Provided guidance and direction to managers developing new products and managing existing stable.

Provided technical skill and resources to achieve successful development of the design idea in silhouette, fit, fabrication and sewing construction.

Nordstrom Product Group, Seattle, WA October 1998 – October 2003

NPG is the visionary and forward-thinking force behind Nordstrom’s extensive collection of private label products including men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel, footwear, accessories and home décor.

Senior Technical Designer | KidswearDirectly managed development and delivery of complete and accurate technical specification packages. Partnered with Design & Production team to ensure on-time sample and production deliveries.

Created style record in WebPDM and created specification packages including proto specs, detail pages, and garment construction.

Reviewed proto, first through final fit of assigned Girl’s and Boy’s categories, Knits and Wovens garments for quality standard, measurements, construction, and fit.

Analyzed problems and developed long-term solutions for measurements, pattern, and grade rules.

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Coordinated all factory communication throughout product development stages and lead fit sessions on all models in all size categories.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Apparel Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), California Design College, 1998

EDUCATION

D.B.A., Management & Marketing (3.92 GPA), Argosy University, Seattle, WA, 2014

M.B.A., Management & Marketing (3.97 GPA), Argosy University, Seattle, WA, 2008

B.F.A., Fashion Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1977

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Chairperson | “Race to End Hunger”, Northwest Harvest, 2014

TECHNICAL PROFILE

Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Gerber AccuMark Pattern Design Software (PDS), Gerber webPDM, NedGraphics

Desktop Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerpointComputing Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows