Sonia Bennett
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Sonia Bennett

Fashion DesignerNew York, United States
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Sonia Bennett
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Sonia Bennett

Fashion DesignerNew York, United States
Projects
  • Luke Palmer's Rudeboy
    Luke Palmer's Rudeboy
  • Luke Palmer Magazine
    Luke Palmer Magazine
Work history
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    Production InternAnna Sui
     - New York, United StatesFull Time
    Adopted on a leadership role in the training of new production interns by teaching them how to put together production and technical packs, ordering care labels and creating lay plans all for the production cycle. Contributed in the production department’s daily cycle with daily correspondence with local vendors and creating cut tickets for manufacturers. Built strong commercial relationships with the Garment District to source fabric and trims by continually meeting and communication production's requirements. Costed and maintained the collection's budget for the Sales Director, Finance Manager and Production Manager. Gained an in depth understanding of the real life S2020 fashion show Utilised Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office skills for the creation of Line Charts and Cutting tickets and inventory of styles and collections. Developed skills of how a garment is manufactured by being given the opportunity in sewing some of the collection. Set up Production Packs for manufacturing ensuring all relevant trims, fabric swatches, care labels, etc were correctly input into the ADS production software system. Negotiated the purchase of relevant trims such as Care Labels, zippers and other trimmings for forthcoming manufacture from the local Garment District.
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    MastersPolimoda Institute of Design and Marketing
     - Florence, Italy