Resume
Minden Wallace
Freelance Production Manager & Garment Technician
Women’s Contemporary & Resort Wear Fashion
Profile
Specialising in technical development, supplier management and production planning with a proven ability to streamline processes, manage critical timelines and deliver high-quality collections from concept through to production. Experienced in working collaboratively with design teams and international suppliers to achieve both creative and commercial objectives.
Experience
Freelance Production Manager & Garment Technician
2026 – PresentClients include Flook The Label, Christopher Esber, Miimi & Jiinda, + more
- Develop and implement production critical paths to streamline workflows and ensure collections meet seasonal launch deadlines
- Consult on production restructuring, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improved systems, processes and supplier communication strategies
- Facilitate introductions to new suppliers, including manufacturers in China, to support brands as they expand production
- Manage garment fittings, fit approvals, technical specifications, grading and construction requirements across multiple product categories
Senior Garment Technician – Wovens Lead
2025 – 2026- Led the wovens department, managing all wovens garment technicians and QC assistants
- Owned the technical execution of DISSH’s wovens category, representing approximately 60% of total product
- Oversaw fit approvals and purchase order management across the category
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to deliver commercially successful product at scale
Production Manager
2024 – 2025- Partnered with the Head of Design to manage technical development and production for Tuchuzy’s in-house brand, Chosen
- Supported shipping and logistics for both Chosen and Tuchuzy’s stocked wholesale brands
- Refined logistics workflows and warehouse efficiencies to improve inventory management across retail and stocked brands
Garment Technologist
2023 – 2024- Worked across both ready-to-wear and resortwear before moving into a dedicated resortwear role
- Supported end-to-end technical development using Centric PLM and CLO3D
- Drove fit consistency, quality assurance and production readiness across complex, detail-driven collections
Junior Designer & Stylist
2021 – 2023- Worked closely with senior designers on collection development, from concept through to production support
- Lead stylist across ecommerce and campaign shoots, maintaining strong visual brand consistency
Education
Advanced Diploma, Fashion / Apparel Design
2020Dare to Lead™ Trained
2025Skills
Technical
- Fit approvals
- Technical development
- Quality assurance checklists
- Size chart & grading approval
- CLO3D & Centric PLM
Production
- Purchase order management
- Supplier outsourcing
- Logistics & inventory
- Critical Path creation & management
Design
- Collection development
- Ecommerce & campaign styling
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign