ASAP fashion news archive - apparel industry news from before September 2005
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From: ASAP
Just in time and just what the TUKAteam needed… a specialist in product development. The TUKAteam is proud to announce Yvonne Franko as Director of Product Development for TUKAweb.
Franko brings with her over 15 years of industry experience. As former Director of Technical Services of J.J. Mae Rainbeau and Esprit De Corp, Franko’s experience includes - head patternmaker and managing the pattern making, spec. pack and technical drawing departments.
Prior to her positions with Rainbeau and Esprit, Franko was a Product Development Consultant for Guess, Cherokee, Levi’s and Byer of California. Her experience also includes consulting in the fields of systems set-up, patternmaking and grading for Northface.
Franko is proficient in Gerber, Lectra, Assyst and TUKAcad.
With her range of experience in the fashion industry, Franko will head the Product Development and Sample Making Facilities at TUKAweb.
Joining Yvonne Franko is Mike Franko, also a 15-year veteran in the industry with experience in Computer Sample Cutting and Marker Making.