• Adobe Creative Cloud, Ned-Graphics, PDM, Easy Coloring-Pro, Microsoft office, Color viewing box, Lab-dips, Strike-offs, FileMaker, Sharefile
• Bilingual - English and Spanish
Work Experience
Associate Designer
Hanna Andersson – Portland, OR
January 2019 to March 2020
• Design, develop and presented the Baby/toddler (apparel and swim) and Kids Accessories collections each season (from concept, design, Artwork packages, BOMs, strike-offs/ bulk approvals, fitting to marketing sample) working in partnership with merchandiser and following guidelines from line plan, sales/performance information as well as trend and competitive research.
• Contribute to the collaborative design process for family matching and sleep wear prints and graphics. Hand sketch, paint and digitally render all graphics and prints needed
• Collaborated with other departments (Sourcing, Tech, Fabric and QA) to trouble shoot issues quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate with cross-functional partners to work through costing while keeping design quality. achieving development cost saving of $12M dollars this year to LY.
• Participated as lead member of the sustainability committee to research and implement environmentally friendly, fabrics and dyes
Admissions Representative
City College – Gainesville, FL
November 2015 to July 2018
• Conducted interviews with prospective students to determine eligibility and fit in one of the academic programs.
• Counseled prospective and active students on academic goals, personal development and career guidance.
• Created a referral system to generate more leads on prospective students at no cost, saving money for the company and helping increase revenue for the school. Received an annual award for generating the most referrals state-wide.
• Increased the school’s Latino population by creating an internet marketing strategy using social media to attract new prospects. Received multiple recognitions for surpassing my goals by at least 20% every quarter.
• Conducted close follow-up with all accepted applicants to ensure retention. Assisted registrar and academic departments with data collection and problem solving.
Associate Designer
Perry Ellis International, Inc. – Miami, FL
November 2011 to June 2015
• Designed and developed various lines for classification brands as well as full collections for lifestyle markets including: Cubavera (Main line, Off-price, & On-line), Roundtree and York, Axist (main line, & Off-price), Apt. 9, Marc Anthony, Farah, Covington, Structure, John Henry and J. Ferrar.
• Conducted trend research in order to predicts the colors, fabrics, textures, materials, prints and graphics for upcoming season and deliveries.
• Lead concept meetings in discussion of styles and color pallets during the early stages of design and development.
• Created a refocused strategy on the true core of each brand, helping customers identify and reconnect with the product; creating a new and refreshed brand loyalty.
• Developed all collection flats and tech packs. Worked closely with technical designer to discuss fit and specs.
• Introduced a plan to save money and resources at production level by re-evaluating our prints and the amount of screens used during the manufacturing process, maximizing resources and reducing production cost.
• Communicated with production factories overseas to ensure the right quality for production. Monitored and approved lab-dips, strike offs, trims and sales samples.
• Attended fittings with technical designer in order to approve garment for production.
• Conducted weekly follow-ups with product developer and merchandiser to discuss sales margins and white space on the retail floor.
• Communicated with sales, marketing, merchandising, and product developers to generate a line-up for all upcoming deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design
Miami International University of Art & Design – Miami, FL July 2007 to September 2011
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