ALEXIS A. PERRY 414.803.0523 perry.alexis@gmail.com EDUCATION Masters of Textiles, Textile & Technology Management, North Carolina State University, May 2012 Associate in Applied Science, Textile/Surface Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, May 2006 Bachelors of Science, Textile & Apparel Design, University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 2005 TECHNICAL SKILLS Design and Administrative Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, NedGraphics, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Outlook Reporting Systems: PLM, Web PDM, StyleManager, AS400 Certificate Programs: Yarn & Sweater Manufacturing, Color Standards and Measurements, Knit & Woven Product Development and Design, Finishing & Dyeing, Printing Techniques, Meeting Product Development Specifications, Quality Assurance Other: Extensive knowledge of testing requirements and quality assurance; Superior discrimination on Fansworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color Vision Test; Extensive knowledge of trends within the Fashion, Home Product, & Paper Goods Industries MANAGERIAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES Crucial Conversations, Great Communicating 101, Meetings That Work, Managing For Results

WORK EXPERIENCE LILLY PULITZER King of Prussia, PA 07/12-Present Design: Fabric Trend Research and Development Raw Materials Management • Develop and source quality brand-right fabrications with reasonable lead times with small to medium volume minimums • Investigate multiple options for programs identified as key business drivers for accurate decision-making and flexible

sourcing options • Develop an understanding of mill strengths and capabilities to correctly direct new development and inquiries • Select vendors and allocate fabric sourcing and developments based on vendors’ historical delivery and quality

performance, development capability, competitive pricing, lead-time, and available capacity • Negotiating fabric prices and lead times; identify any fabric quality limitations and review with product development • Work with apparel product development and production to better execute current sourcing strategy • Counter source raw materials when necessary for price requirements • Secure proto, sample, and bulk yardage for each season • Maintain quality records of original approval swatch, salesman sample cuttings, and bulk production cuttings • Understand and adhere to development calendar, calling out deadlines to cross-functional partners and ensuring timeliness • Travel to trend shows, fabric mills, & garment factories both domestically and internationally (Asia/Europe/Peru/India) • Shop competitive labels, stores, and catalogs Print & Color • Assist in the research and creation of seasonal color palettes • Advise print team on vendor printing capabilities and limitations • Receive sample & bulk yardage and provide approval comments on color, print execution, and quality • Collaborate with p/d for proper allocation of all print and pattern designs for sampling and production feasibility Reporting • Manage fabric costing negotiations and records; Maintain accurate records of quality approvals • Prepare knit fabric summary for managements review and approval • Manage all seasonal testing and review issues with Quality Assurance Director • Seasonally review mill performance in regards to quality, price, and on time delivery • Initiate, maintain and track raw materials information, ensuring information is timely and accurate • Direct Weekly Raw Materials meeting with cross-functional partners, providing updated status on all materials in

development and calling out open issues Key Meetings • Attend and contribute to initial concept meeting to understand design concept direction. • Attend sample review meetings to align on raw materials; Attend final style alignment meetings to confirm bulk fabrics • Meet seasonally with mills and factories to review new developments in fabrics, understand processes, and ensure an

appropriate balance of newness along with running fabrics is accessible.

ALEXIS A. PERRY PAGE TWO LOTUS PRINTS STATIONERY Nationwide 01/09-Present Designer & Production Manager (Contract-Based) Creative/Design/E-Commerce • Met with clients to obtain design vision and standards and successfully executed that vision into design samples • Conceptualized quarterly photo shoot vision and scheduled, managed, and prepped samples for photo shoots • Sourced new paper and printing ideas to maximize customer experience • Attended paper and trend shows to get a better understanding of new ideas; competitors analysis • Responsible for maintaining company website, blog and Etsy shop via Intuit, Google, and Etsy platforms. • Prepared and upload all product information and specifications to company websites and Etsy shop Production • Managed the creation of all product samples for client meetings; Created proofs for customer approval via Adobe

Illustrator and Photoshop; Responsible for proofing all production files • Converted all Illustrator and Photoshop designs to production ready files • Managed the ordering of project supplies • Liaisoned with printers to make sure that all projects were on standard, i.e., color matching, design placement • Performed thorough quality assurance on all products to ensure flawless customer experience • Managed the workflow of Lotus Prints products amongst different printers • Assembled, packaged, shipped, and tracked all production orders Management/Creating Team Success: • Managed the day to day of 2 company interns remotely and in-house • Assisted with delivery of all performance documentation in a timely manner, including coaching and conflict resolution

for company interns VICTORIA’S SECRET: New York, NY 07/11-07/12 Production & Product Development: Textile & Trend Technologist • Responsible for weekly trend research on fabrics, trims, and washes across categories by gaining fabric intelligence

through blogs, competitive shopping, store visits, runway shows and market/fashion press releases • Attended seasonal fabric shows to gain perspective on trends as they apply to the business • Created and present seasonal trend presentations to the product development teams • Communicated trend findings to merchants, production and design to ensure fabric trends are incorporated into brand

product development • Managed the research and development of Asian, European, Indian, and South American fabrics & yarns • Created and maintained seasonal fabric & color tracking reports for proto, sample and bulk yardages, that track prices,

minimums, quality, and lead times • Initiated all sample yardage orders and bulk lab dips • Oversaw fabric approvals for proper hand feel, wash and construction • Worked closely with Production and vendors to ensure the smooth hand-off of design development packages • Worked closely with Production to trouble-shoot any bulk color issues • Managed seasonal testing to ensure all company protocols are met • Traveled to mills & factories to ensure proper development of product GAP INC: New York, NY 11/09-07/11 Production and Sourcing: Fabric Researcher • Coordinated all phases of fabric research and development with experience in Baby, Kids, Adult, and Mens Body • Managed the research and development of Asian, Indian, and South American fabrics • Managed the day to day of 2 assistant associates and interns • Sourced and redeveloped seasonal fabrics to meet financial margins while maintaining integrity of original design. • Monitored calendar deadlines to ensure all development dates are adhered to and that follow-through is achieved • Managed seasonal testing to ensure all company protocols are met • Met with key suppliers to gain clear understanding of future developments and competitive sourcing of fabrics • Attended raw material review meetings with Design and Production • Oversaw fabric approvals for proper hand feel, wash and construction • Attended seasonal fabric shows to gain perspective on trends as they apply to the business • Competitive shop benchmark brands to better understand fabrication and price points • Worked closely with Production and vendors to ensure the smooth hand-off of design development

ALEXIS A. PERRY PAGE THREE GAREN: Garanimals, New York, NY 06/09-11/09 Freelance Colorist • Managed the color approval process from development to bulk LIZ CLAIBORNE: CLAIBORNE BY JOHN BARTLETT, New York, NY 01/08-05/09 Fabric Researcher & Colorist • Managed the day to day of department interns • Directed overseas offices and mills in yarn and wash developments • Sourced and met with mills/suppliers to review new fabric collections and yarns for upcoming seasons • Partnered with design to approve all knit-downs, strike-offs, handlooms, yarns, and washes for proto, sample, and bulk. • Attended weekly milestone meetings to update design, merchandising, and production on fabric status for each delivery • Assisted Senior Colorist in establishing seasonal color palettes • Collaborated with the Senior Colorist to approve all color submits from sample to bulk • Attended weekly milestone meetings to update design, merchandising, and production on color status for each delivery • Responsible for maintaining department goals related to turnaround time and approval performance OLIVE AND BETTES, New York, NY 03/06-03/08 Stylist & Assistant Manager Product and Visual Merchandising: • Partnered with the Store Manager to implement corporate visual merchandising directives; Ensured exceptional product

knowledge of all sales staff • On a daily basis, prepared key looks that fulfilled the needs of store clientele, both local and long distance • Assisted in the preparation of trend analysis & product assortment/key looks for social media outlets and company website • Communicated with Store Manager and corporate partners regarding product mix, trends and needs Revenue Generation: • Developed, managed, and engaged store clientele for a high-end women’s retail boutique • Exceeded personal and store sales goals and performance metrics through implementation of revenue building strategies • Coached and developed 10 person staff to exceed individual and store goals • Generated more than 750K in personal sales while managing others Operational Excellence: • Supported the Store Manager in the achievement of all financial and operational objectives with regards to expense

control, loss prevention audits, checklists, and weekly reports • Responsible for checking in merchandise upon arrival, in addition to inventory maintenance • Ensured all staff members complied with company policies and procedures Management of Human Resources/Creating Team Success: • Successfully co-managed a time of 10 employees • Created and maintained positive employee relations thru building, developing and leading a quality store team • Partnered with Store Manager to ensure on-going specific and immediate coaching and feedback were provided to the staff • Assisted with delivery of all performance documentation in a timely manner, including coaching and conflict resolution • Assisted Store Manager with recruitment and hiring of all store positions; trained sales staff KELLWOOD: SAG HARBOR & PROPHECY, New York, NY 04/06-10/07 Color, Print, & Trend Assistant • Assisted color manager with approvals on lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, bulk, trims, and shade bands • Organized and maintained a track, approval, and filing system for all artwork, lab dips and strike-offs from sample to bulk • Responsible for sending all CAD development packages to overseas offices and mills • Communicated color comments to overseas offices, vendors, and mills • Established, matched, replenished, and distributed all color standards/color cards for internal and external use • Entered color and print data into Web PDM; maintained trend resource library • Assisted colorist/designers with all color palettes and trend research each season, i.e., worked on presentation boards, color

boards, reviewed color services, offered ideas, shopped the market, etc OTHER KOVA TEXTILES/CTD DESIGN STUDIO: Design Intern 01/06-04/06 SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE: Photoshoot, Clothing and Accessories Intern 09/05-12/06