1987-1991 India
Sample coordination and costing, Product development, Fit sample review
Production scheduling, Local (India) sourcing of raw materials and production
Export market development (Europe, Japan) , trade fair lead, buyer liaison
Hand-embroidery mass production, cut and sew knitwear
1991-1996 Hong Kong
Buying office merchandising, local factory – buyer liaison
Global operations supervisor for large US multinational
Bangladesh (inspection of production status), Sri Lanka, India satellite office liaison
1997-2000 Toronto
Knitwear production (fully fashion and cut and sew) manager
Knitwear production scheduler, local sourcing of raw materials and production
2001-2014 Toronto
Fashion brand designer, small business owner Jabberdust
Design, sourcing, marketing, wholesale and distribution (own brand)
2011- current Toronto
College teaching, classroom preparation, guest speakers and panel events
Course creation, content development, field research
Program review, academic advising and mentoring
References and endorsements of students for jobs and scholarships