Kudo: A statement of praise or approval; accolade; compliment.
Below are some kudos from my colleagues with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with over my career. Thank you for the support!
“I've had the opportunity of working with Nastassia the last 2 years through my design & production company Spec'd Studio, and she has been nothing but professional and thorough in completing the many projects we assigned her. In fact, she is so detail oriented that our partnered factories never had any issues in executing her project files and specs. Additionally, she has always been on top of her game when it comes to tracking, making call-outs, and communicating matters in a timely manner. All her projects were done on time and I never had to handhold her as she always took the initiative to stay in communication with my team, and resolve any problems during the development process. In short, having Nastassia on board would be a great asset to any product development team who's looking for someone to hit the ground and roll.”
Stella Chang, Founder & CCO
“Nastassia’s ability to hold the larger scope of a project in the frame of her technical work makes her contribution stand out when we call her for support. Her wide range of industry experience and sharp professionalism make her a joy to work with.”
Kristine Carlton & Kate Moon, Founders
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Nastassia at both Eddie Bauer and REI in very different roles - which just highlights her versatility and ability to pivot her skills as needed. At Eddie Bauer Nastassia and I worked on different cross-functional teams in print design and apparel; she was always friendly, easy to work with and eager to collaborate on a solution. At REI we were both working on the color team where her ability to dig in on projects kept us organized and ready to tackle the next big assignment. I've always been impressed by Nastassia's breadth of knowledge - from apparel design to print design and color development (not to mention the sewing skills) and highly recommend her as dynamic part of your team.”
Lauren Benner, Assistant Color Designer
“Nastassia has strong technical knowledge, and a clean and refreshing design aesthetic. Nastassia is extremely efficient on both creative and production levels. She takes initiative and is punctual with deadlines. In working with Nastassia, she always exhibited her skills and dedication through her work and was well-liked and respected throughout our company”.
Danielle Siess, Design Director
“I highly recommend working with Nastassia. She is a focus, skilled, and talented worker with over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry in various positions. This knowledge makes her stand out in the field as her broad skill sets can be applied to any project that is given to her. I had the pleasure of working with her at Nordstrom, where she exemplified her adaptability to the role of Colorist; using her skills in both technical and fashion design to help develop quality product from a color stand point.”
Aubri Cooper, Colorist & Print Technician
“I had the good fortune to meet Nastassia Freeman a few years ago as the hiring manager for a Designer position with Eddie Bauer. Her energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and she had an extensive history of professional work in her portfolio so I was excited to give her the job. I quickly saw how strong her work ethic was and her commitment to getting the job done right. She was very receptive to feedback and honing her skills, and she never shied away from trying something outside of her wheelhouse. I find this important as an asset to look for in a Designer because it is one of the most relevant skills you need to be an effective problem-solver: you must be willing to try new things; you might fail or succeed; but in the end, you will walk away with the experience and new 'know-how'. This is Nastassia in a nut-shell--she's ready to jump in with 100% dedication and curiosity, and she's grateful for the experience as she emerges with a fresh new perspective. I'm all in with Nastassia.”
Olivia Neal-Howell, Sr. Designer Mens Knits