Design Engineering
Nidia K Trejo
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Cornell University | Ithaca NY
Master of Science, Fiber Science, 2015
University of California—Davis | Davis CA
Bachelor of Science, Textile Science, 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design, 2012
Swisstex California Inc | Los Angeles CA | Sustainable Innovation & Compliance Specialist Dec 2017 – Apr 2019
? Analyzed inventory sheets with 150+ items of current stock, annual use, new items added, and the item supplier according to Technical and Purchasing Manager weekly updates.
? Investigated and evaluated fabric quality defects that come from the dyeing, finishing, knitting, yarn, or chemical processes. Root causes were discussed with US & Central American suppliers, as well as chemical suppliers in the US & Europe.
? Prepared textile dyehouses in LA and internationally, in El Salvador for customer audits toward KPI improvements requiring 300+ pre-data submissions into Excel sheets as requested by customer compliance programs (e.g. including VF Corp, Adidas, Under Armour, Nike).
? Managed softwares made available by 3rd party partners. Input data related to chemicals, energy, and water utilities for assessments of dyehouse operational performance (e.g. partners include Bluesign Technologies AG, Texbase, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, LA County Fire Department).
Cornell University – Apparel Design | Ithaca NY | Research Associate Jan 2017 – Jul 2017
? Collected fiber samples from 17 farms and conducted image analysis of fiber micron size of 100+ samples using electron microscopy and Image J tool. Results were published in the New York Regional Yarn Sourcebook.
? Collaborated with a 7-member, interdisciplinary team of designers and environmental experts for Eileen Fisher’s closing the loop projects. Developed post-consumer textile waste for hydroponic applications and analyzed 25+ photographs to assess material performance.
Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Facility | Ithaca NY | Environmental Intern Feb 2016 – Feb 2017
? Trained new lab technician on daily waste water quality collection methods, data entry and analysis into Excel for in-house and US EPA permit requirements.
Universal Fibers Inc | Bristol VA | Innovation Intern Jun – Aug 2014
? Launched project to produce functional, retroreflective fibers for night visible textiles. Submitted report on the background of the retroreflective technology, the market competition, and next steps to the parent and sister companies. Sourced content from Google Images, 28 peer-reviewed journals and patents.
Tracy Reese New York Fashion Week 2016 | One World Market Ithaca New York | InPlay Showroom California Market Center
Languages
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
Computer
? MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
? Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
? Data visualization (Tableau, SQL, MATLAB)
Technical Apparel Production
? Lean manufacturing, pattern making, garment construction using knit/woven/trim materials, textile dyeing, screen printing, weaving on a floor loom, wet and melt spinning methods, laser cutting, sonobonding, knitting, and crochet.
Trejo, N. K., (2017), Social & Environmental Responsibility in Fashion. Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Talks. Google Sunnyvale CA.
Trejo, N. K., Reyes, C G., Sanchez, V., Zhang, D., Frey, M. (2016), Developing Composite Nanofiber Fabrics using Electrospinning, Ultrasonic Sewing, and Laser Cutting Technologies. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.
Nidia K Trejo
Phone: ------------ | Email: ------------
Cornell University | Ithaca NY
Master of Science, Fiber Science, 2015
University of California—Davis | Davis CA
Bachelor of Science, Textile Science, 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design, 2012
Swisstex California Inc | Los Angeles CA | Sustainable Innovation & Compliance Specialist Dec 2017 – Apr 2019
? Analyzed inventory sheets with 150+ items of current stock, annual use, new items added, and the item supplier according to Technical and Purchasing Manager weekly updates.
? Investigated and evaluated fabric quality defects that come from the dyeing, finishing, knitting, yarn, or chemical processes. Root causes were discussed with US & Central American suppliers, as well as chemical suppliers in the US & Europe.
? Prepared textile dyehouses in LA and internationally, in El Salvador for customer audits toward KPI improvements requiring 300+ pre-data submissions into Excel sheets as requested by customer compliance programs (e.g. including VF Corp, Adidas, Under Armour, Nike).
? Managed softwares made available by 3rd party partners. Input data related to chemicals, energy, and water utilities for assessments of dyehouse operational performance (e.g. partners include Bluesign Technologies AG, Texbase, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, LA County Fire Department).
Cornell University – Apparel Design | Ithaca NY | Research Associate Jan 2017 – Jul 2017
? Collected fiber samples from 17 farms and conducted image analysis of fiber micron size of 100+ samples using electron microscopy and Image J tool. Results were published in the New York Regional Yarn Sourcebook.
? Collaborated with a 7-member, interdisciplinary team of designers and environmental experts for Eileen Fisher’s closing the loop projects. Developed post-consumer textile waste for hydroponic applications and analyzed 25+ photographs to assess material performance.
Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Facility | Ithaca NY | Environmental Intern Feb 2016 – Feb 2017
? Trained new lab technician on daily waste water quality collection methods, data entry and analysis into Excel for in-house and US EPA permit requirements.
Universal Fibers Inc | Bristol VA | Innovation Intern Jun – Aug 2014
? Launched project to produce functional, retroreflective fibers for night visible textiles. Submitted report on the background of the retroreflective technology, the market competition, and next steps to the parent and sister companies. Sourced content from Google Images, 28 peer-reviewed journals and patents.
Tracy Reese New York Fashion Week 2016 | One World Market Ithaca New York | InPlay Showroom California Market Center
Languages
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
Computer
? MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
? Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
? Data visualization (Tableau, SQL, MATLAB)
Technical Apparel Production
? Lean manufacturing, pattern making, garment construction using knit/woven/trim materials, textile dyeing, screen printing, weaving on a floor loom, wet and melt spinning methods, laser cutting, sonobonding, knitting, and crochet.
Trejo, N. K., (2017), Social & Environmental Responsibility in Fashion. Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Talks. Google Sunnyvale CA.
Trejo, N. K., Reyes, C G., Sanchez, V., Zhang, D., Frey, M. (2016), Developing Composite Nanofiber Fabrics using Electrospinning, Ultrasonic Sewing, and Laser Cutting Technologies. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.