As a curious and versatile fashion professional, my career has taken me to different parts of the world, providing a holistic view of each aspect of the fashion process. These experiences have opened opportunities in creative and technical product design and development, garment production and manufacturing, project management, workflow planning, and client relations. Outside of the office, I love to spend my time traveling, practicing and teaching yoga, hiking, trail running, crafting jewelry, painting and drawing. With my range of interests and travels, I have learned how to understand different fashion styles and people.

Madison Kuhner

As a curious and versatile fashion professional, my career has taken me to different parts of the world, providing a holistic view of each aspect of the fashion process. These experiences have opened opportunities in creative and technical product design and development, garment production and manufacturing, project management, workflow planning, and client relations. Outside of the office, I love to spend my time traveling, practicing and teaching yoga, hiking, trail running, crafting jewelry, painting and drawing. With my range of interests and travels, I have learned how to understand different fashion styles and people.

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As a curious and versatile fashion professional, my career has taken me to different parts of the world, providing a holistic view of each aspect of the fashion process. These experiences have opened opportunities in creative and technical product design and development, garment production and manufacturing, project management, workflow planning, and client relations.

Outside of the office, I love to spend my time traveling, practicing and teaching yoga, hiking, trail running, crafting jewelry, painting and drawing. With my range of interests and travels, I have learned how to understand different fashion styles and people.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Workshop at HYDUR Workshop
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led development and production in the manufacturing workshop, overseeing pattern cutters, tailors, QA members, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery. Implemented processes to increase efficiency across studio, sales and PR, improved quality standards, reduced sampling and production lead times, and built a collaborative, motivating environment. Contributed to post-COVID restructuring and led a new production schedule and end-of-2021 changes to manufacturing workflows.
Production Manager at Noon By Noor
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Oversee the production cycle for each season, calendar and workflow creation, and monitor and control processes through final delivery. Managed development and production from FF knit wear through production, implemented new procedures to increase efficiency between studio, sales and PR, improved quality and consistency in brand goods, and reduced production costs to meet budgets. Led on-time delivery to buyers and directed COVID-era production challenges, including post-COVID team restructuring.
Product Development & Design at Halston
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in design development to evolve the brand; managed time flow of developments and sourcing goods; collaborated with production and merchandising to stay on schedule; implemented efficient procedures to track packages and samples; ensured milestones remained on schedule.
Brand & Design Consultant (Freelance) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Remote creative and technical designer for startup companies in sportswear (cut and sew knits and athletic fabrics); designing collections, creating technical packs, and consulting with manufacturing and merchandising to plan production; leading development teams through new implementations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and International Business at Kent State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
MBA in Business Management at University of the People
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of the People
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fashion Design and International Business at Kent State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education