Maria Alejandra Leon (Ba Admin, Msc)
Cel: 1-713-***-****
Email: ********@*******.***
PROFILE
Talented, motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong design and managerial skills, as well, a team player with good leadership.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2013
Freelance JHilburn Stylist
JHilburn is a brand based in Dallas that sells made to measure shirts and suits for men
September 07 - January 10
Freelance Maaji Swimwear
Maaji Swimwear gave me the opportunity to represent and sell their brand in Barbados while living there, and introduce the brand into the market specially into the hotel industry.
January 07 – August 07
BECO Caracas - Venezuela
Buyer (Woman’s Clothing and Accessories)
BECO is the largest department store in Venezuela. It has 7 large stores in the major cities in Venezuela. As a buyer for the Woman’s Department, I was responsible for various brands, including ESPRIT, Tommy Hilfiger and Angel Sanchez Concepto (Angel Sanchez is Venezuelan’s most recognized designer). With a budget exceeding US$ 1 million, I worked with suppliers in Colombia and Panama. I was responsible for preparing the Woman’s Fashion department budget as well as building the new accessories section. I also had responsibility in overseeing some of the store’s visual marketing.
July 03 – January 04
Exxon Mobil Caracas - Venezuela
GIS Department, Planning (Internship) (Part time)
During my time at Exxon Mobil, I had the opportunity to work in the GIS Department that not only covered Venezuelan operations but also the Andean countries (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador) ultimately reporting to EM headquarters in Houston. My roles included:
Assistant to the VP of GIS
Assistant to the Human Resources Department
Assisting on the budgeting of some key projects for the region
Assisting in the preparation of reports of activities for EM Headquarters in Houston
March 02 – July 02
Universidad Metropolitana de Venezuela Caracas – Venezuela
Assistant to the Accounting Professor
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
On going
Art Institute Miami
Ass Accessory Design
March 07
BECO Caracas - Venezuela
Negotiations Workshop, “Harvard University Model”
October 04 - November 05
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY Edinburgh - Scotland
Msc International Design Marketing
September 99 - March 04
UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA DE CARACAS Caracas - Venezuela
Bachelor of Administration (Management)
Top 5% of class
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
OTHER SKILLS
Microsoft Office – High
Lotus (High), Photoshop (Medium)
OTHER INTERESTS
Freelance designer
Painting
Art