Bio’s

Jean Marie Gibbs has a broad range of fashion industry experience from retail and wholesale, domestic and off shore. With over 20 years of experience with front end operations as well as start up businesses she approaches all her projects from both an analytical and creative perspectives.

Her expertise in Technical Design has enabled her to interface effectively as a strong team builder with the ability to inspire and motivate others cross functionally for many of our industries leading retailers. In 1998, she co-founded a retail company creating a new sizing system for women 55 and older as well as operating a pattern service specializing in high end designer and couture fashions.
She continues to coach and mentor professionals with new business as well as volunteers for humanitarian foundations.

Jean attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where she began her education in Patternmaking and Graphic Design.

Adriana Petterman has over 20 years of experience working in Technical Design.
An accomplished corporate leader, Adriana held various positions during her career. In her leadership role as Vice President of Technical Design she had the opportunity to build a Technical Design team while also implementing new business processes and training tools which led to faster fit approvals and fit consistency.

Adriana is a strong leader with global vision and ample experience in training and development who understands and works towards bridging the gap that exists between US companies and their overseas production partners.
As an independent consultant Adriana performed business assessments for top retailers in the industry.

Adriana received her degree in Fashion and Textile Design from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where she expanded her knowledge in Sample Room Techniques, Fabrications and Textile Fundamentals. She also completed several management courses and seminars at NYU and through the Gallup Organization.