Design Manager Creative Director

DANIELA VALENTE-PEDRO

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ABG ACCESSORIES – Elizabeth, NJ July

**** – Present

Design Manager/Coordinator

• Oversee the design department, consisting of two sectors and ten designers

• Coordinate all day to day requests that are allocated to the design department

• Delegate all projects and ensure that all requests are completed in a timely manner to meet deadlines and to the standard of the customers needing it

• Support the design team in all aspects, from prioritization to research help

• Work closely with the Pricing, Sales, QA, & Licensing departments to get all projects and artwork to the corresponding parties

• Provide assistance to the SVP Creative on all necessary daily tasks and projects

• Attend licensing seminars seasonally and disseminate information to the appropriate designer(s)

• Review licensor design concept comments and delegate the appropriate changes needed

• Prepare presentations, handouts, boards, etc. needed for internal and external customer meetings

• Assess the functionality of the department to ensure that the highest level of productivity is met

CAPELLI NEW YORK – New York, NY November

2005 – July 2015

Product Design Manager (March 2008 - Present)

• Overall department Sales increase for 2014 was 65.9% ($10+ million increase) and for 2013 was 78.9% ($18+ million increase)

• Manage entire product development process for the Ladies & Girls Fashion Scarf departments with team consisting of two assistants from initial concept to production

• Research and develop trend right product for the company and specific customer needs

• Outline seasonal trends for the company as a whole, as well as specific trends for the departments

• Overseas travel to China to work with overseas vendors and maintain good business relationships

• Source new materials, finishes, and techniques to execute innovative product

• Work closely with the production team to create products within specific customer requirements and price points

• Closely monitor prices for new and existing styles to ensure the best value for the company and customer

• Compare and analyze multiple vendor product submissions to approve the best product for the best price

• Collaborate with merchandising, production, technical, and sales teams to provide customers with their needs

Product Design Associate (March 2007 - March 2008)

• Coordinated the development and execution of product for the Home Fashions department

• Liaison with overseas office and vendors to ensure timely development

• Followed up on all customer specific development with the appropriate internal teams

• Managed showroom inventory and display

Product Design Assistant (November 2005 - March 2007)

• Assisted in all development areas of the Home Fashions department

• Effectively managed and organized sample inventory and library of product samples

• Created departmental trend forecasting boards seasonally

• Participated in showroom management and display preparations OVERSEAS PUBLISHERS REPRESENTATIVES - New York, NY January 2005

– May 2005

Intern

• Assisted Creative Director in the creation of a color and trend forecasting presentation for their Autumn/Winter ‘06/07 trade show

EDUCATION:

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – New York, NY May 2005 Bachelors of Fine Arts - Major: Fabric Styling

SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS:

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Detail-oriented and collaborative

• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite

• Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish

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