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CHETHANA J SHETTY

Bengaluru

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated “Garment Technician" for Textile industry having exposures to ‘Export and Retail Fashion Industry and Garment manufacturing'. An exceptional leader who can develop and motivate others to achieve targets, I can demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects from conception through to successful completion. A proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges, I perform effectively even within a highly pressurized working environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager Quality & Technical

Universal Sportsbiz Pvt.Ltd
02.2024 - Current


  • Product Development and Sample Management: Collaborate with designers and product developers to create initial samples and prototypes.
    Review samples for quality, fit, and adherence to design specifications.
    Provide technical advice on garment construction, materials, and techniques.
    Make recommendations for modifications to improve the final product.
  • Technical Specifications: Develop and maintain detailed technical specifications and garment tech packs, including measurements, materials, and construction details.
    Ensure that all specifications are accurately communicated to manufacturers.
  • Quality Control and Assurance: Conduct quality checks on samples and bulk production to ensure compliance with quality standards.
    Implement and monitor quality control processes at various stages of production.
  • Identify and resolve any quality issues or discrepancies.
    Provide feedback and corrective actions to manufacturers to improve quality.
  • Production Monitoring: Oversee the production process to ensure it adheres to the established timelines and quality standards.
    Conduct factory visits and on-site inspections to monitor progress and compliance.
    Address any production issues or delays promptly to minimize impact on delivery schedules.
  • Communication and Coordination: Serve as the primary technical liaison between the buying house, designers, and manufacturers.
    Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure smooth workflow and problem resolution.
    Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
  • Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all products meet regulatory and compliance standards, including safety and environmental regulations.
    Stay updated on industry standards and implement best practices in garment production.
  • Training and Development: Train and mentor junior technicians and quality control staff.

Assistant Manager (Garment Fit Technician)

Arvind Exports Pvt. Ltd
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Overseeing garment development from design to bulk production
  • · Conducting Pre-spec discussion every season start-up with buyers and designers to derive the POM to decide fit and constructions. Worked through PLM (Product Life cycle Management). And Mail communications.
  • Managing technical issues from sketch to garment.
  • Advising fit amendments and quality comments throughout all stages of the range from Proto samples, Fit, PP and Shipment.
  • Oversee all aspects of production, from initial sample through to shipment and invoicing
  • Overseeing Testing of garments, trims and approval of lab dips.
  • Attending Fitting Sessions, approving and sealing samples.
  • Research & Development in fabrics, accessories, prints, embroideries and new techniques.
  • Handled Buyers-LEE WRANGLER, OLD NAVY (BOYS, GIRLS MENS, WOMENS TOPS & BOTTOMS AND JACKETS, GAP, BRFS, PULL & BEAR, JACK &JONES, ONLY, CARHART, ONE JEANS WEAR GROUP, US POLO, FLYING MACHINE, LEE COOPER, AND RELIANCE GROUP LABELS.

SENIOR EXCECUTIVE(Associate Fit Technician)

Shahi Exports Private Limited Unit 7
09.2013 - 06.2022


  • · Strong work experience to Guide the sampling about styling and constructions with the deep explanation of tech pack details comparing with patterns.
  • · Guide sampling cutting team to follow the BOM for fabric components adhered as per their job requirement.
  • · Strong work experience from design to pre-production – Costing, Pattern, Sampling, fitting, grading.
  • · Pattern making using OPTITEX Cad software. Reworking with pattern as per the Buyers Comments.
  • · Communicating with Buyer Q A & merchant.
  • · Check the Fitting and other aspects as per buyers Requirement. Check Fabric Consumption and Analysis factory marker consumptions to give final approval for bulk.
  • · Coordinate with sampling and production Team. Coordinate with factories. Reviews the shrinkage report.


  • Handled buyers like: DECATHLON (FOR SIX YEARS), Peter England, Tommy Hilfiger denim and non-denim, Gap, Esprit, Diesel, Belk, Mexx, kohls, etc.… (All kind of styles in tops, bottom & jacket in Woven's).


Garment Fit Technician Sampling CAD (R & D)

FFI (Fibers And Fabrics Industries) Ltd.
03.2012 - 03.2013


  • Pattern making using “LECTRA” Cad software.
  • Garment product development from customers sketch to manufacture.
  • Create the new development as per buyer requirement & Check costing and Fabric Consumption.
  • Reworking proto/fit pattern as per the Buyers Comments & Coordinate with buyer tech for fit clarify and Grading issue comments.
  • Prepares the garment review sheet for buyer.
  • Check the quality of garments as per the buyer requirement & guide the sample Quality team.
  • Coordinate with merchandisers. Coordinate with factory and attending PPM.

Sampling Team Leader (R&D)

BIRDY EXPORTS PVT,LTD, BANGALORE
03.2009 - 05.2012
  • Total responsibility for all sample stage activates from development to till bulk file handover to production team.
  • Sample final review & crosscheck the sample against GWS for before send buyer for fit approval
  • Guide the sample Tailor to make samples constructions and styling as per buyer spec sheets with explanation of pattern parts and giving the explanation if any comments from buyer.
  • Sample final review & crosscheck the sample against GWS for send buyer for fit approval Proto pattern correction analysis as per fit comments
  • Coordinate with merchandising and factory.
  • Maintaining quality standards as per buyer's requirement in co-ordination with quality assurance dept. Responsible for pattern fittings measurement and rectification.
  • Dialed with customers like – AIGLE, BURBERY, CWF, TBS, BILLABONG, QUICK SILVER, TIMBERLAND, (All type of tops, bottoms & jackets) etc.…

Sample Tailor (R&D)

LT KARLE, FFI And Texport Clothing, CS India
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Making samples with understanding pattern parts to make constructions with production feasible without changing aesthetic look of buyer spec sheet design details as per buyer requirement.

Education

High School Diploma -

SCMM HIGH SCHOOL
MADDUR

GED -

IIE UNIVERSITY
New Delhi, India

Skills



  • Excellent Knowledge of Garment Fit & Construction
  • Product Development process from design to bulk order
  • Understanding of size specifications and grading rules
  • Knowledge of pattern making by using manual method and CAD software used Lectra,Gerber, Optitex & Richpiece
  • Garment fittings
  • Providing Fit and construction comments with solution by using MS excel & Power Point & mail communication
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience in fast-moving fashion industries

Timeline

Deputy Manager Quality & Technical

Universal Sportsbiz Pvt.Ltd
02.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager (Garment Fit Technician)

Arvind Exports Pvt. Ltd
06.2022 - 02.2024

SENIOR EXCECUTIVE(Associate Fit Technician)

Shahi Exports Private Limited Unit 7
09.2013 - 06.2022

Garment Fit Technician Sampling CAD (R & D)

FFI (Fibers And Fabrics Industries) Ltd.
03.2012 - 03.2013

Sampling Team Leader (R&D)

BIRDY EXPORTS PVT,LTD, BANGALORE
03.2009 - 05.2012

Sample Tailor (R&D)

LT KARLE, FFI And Texport Clothing, CS India
01.2006 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

SCMM HIGH SCHOOL

GED -

IIE UNIVERSITY
CHETHANA J SHETTY