RACHEL L. PADILLA

**** ***** ****** #** ****, CA.94559 · Cell: 917-***-****

Email: adsnvf@r.postjobfree.com

Skill Highlights:

Self-Motivated, Team Leader, Excellent Communication Skills, Vast Overseas design and Production experience, Vendor Relations, Negotiations expert, Diversified business experience in soft goods and hard goods. Trend forecaster, and extensive experience in product and client service. EXPERIENCE

2020-2022

OWNER, R.P. STUDIO

Consultant for a variety of companies. Helping in growing the business as well as streamlining existing business. Working on a product that is trend right and cost effective. Train and inspire growth. Identify opportunities for teams to learn and excel in the overall experience of the customer. Companies: Anchor Oyster Bar, Set up social media, review production and operations of the day to day service management. Point out strengths to strive and achieve their daily goals. Set up a company manual and safety procedures.

Rancho Gordo; Development a home line from Mexico and Guatemala, product consists of ceramic pitchers, plates, cups and saucers, rugs, straw totes and hand carved spoons and utensils. Hire and train staff for retail store and warehouse. Review procedures with teams, and enhance the safety and company policies and guidelines.

TBC Plaster Artisans: Worked with teams on site, as well as a liaison with the architects and GC’s of each project. Ensure safety procedures for all the plasterers installations, from start to finish. Worked with designers on the colors and design that would be best suited for each project. 2016 – 2020

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, TRI-COASTAL DESIGN GROUP Hired to create a new business with big box accounts. Develop and select products that are appropriate for the client’s needs. Opened Wal-Mart in the clip strip, baby, craft and hobby, toys, cosmetic bags for e-commerce division, and travel departments. For Target: opened: end cap, soaps, crafts and $5.00 seasonal items. Worked on home collection for tween department, creating home accessories: lamps, pillows and wall hangings. Worked closely with production and sourcing departments to ensure product was on time and cost were on point.

Managed a team of 5.

2015 – 2016

DESIGN DIRECTOR, OLIVET INTERNATIONAL, LTD-CONTRACT In charge of new accessory line for Wal-Mart sport and Back to School collections. Created a new eco-friendly line for teen age group, as well as Kids Travel line, and lunch bag group. Directed luggage division in selecting color and overall designs for 25 customers, Private labels and in house luxury brand. Elevated the overall product quality by selecting better quality hardware and lining materials, and adding small extras i.e.; keychains and ID tags. Offered new opportunities resulting in strong GM improvement and increased sales to over 1.5 Million in less than 1 year. Re-positioned handbags from a basic down trending business into a core fashion program running year round vs seasonal selections.

2013-2015

V.P.DESIGN, OK ORIGINALS-JEWELRY AND FASHION ACCESSORIES Responsible for defining and developing seasonal product which consisted of over 500 styles quarterly. Managed a design team, sourcing and production of 10. Traveled overseas 4 times a year to oversee samples and production lines prior to shipping to customers. Launched new divisions to follow accessory trends: cell phone covers, home accessories, men’s jewelry line, watches and scarves. Negotiated contracts, accounts payable duties, in stock and warehouse situations that may arise. Grew the company 2.5 Million in less than 2 years.

2011-2013

PRINCIPAL, R.P. STUDIO/SIGHTLINE RETAIL

Owner of a fast growing strategic business development company. Analyze sales and investment performance trends and highlight risks and opportunities for product action and future development based on guidance provided by senior merchants. Partner with and buying team members to fully understand product performance and assortment nuance of National Wholesale accounts and websites, Retail stores, and Big Box accounts. Overall volume increased 1.5 Million.

Categories: Active, swimwear, graphic T’s, home accessories, pillows, throws, room décor and tables top, Handbags, Jewelry, Cold weather, Socks, Hats, Hair accessories.

2008-2011

SENIOR BRAND MANAGER, WAL-MART

Grew the Faded Glory Accessory division from 135 M to 280M in less than 5 years. Developed and merchandised 11 categories of accessories i.e. Handbags, jewelry, head and hand, seasonal on trend items, hair, shoes for Men’s, Women’s and Kids departments. Managing a portfolio of 200 plus styles. Re-launched Wal-Mart George brand for all accessories. Own price positioning, determine final target pricing and market dates. Consolidated and analyzed the global buys to identify opportunities. Traveled overseas visiting factories and communicating design direction, keeping in line with bottom line costs.

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EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS, SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE

Fine Arts, with a year abroad in Florence, Italy extensive art restoration. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS-BEAUX ARTS PROGRAM, UC BERKELEY

Advanced studies-Textile

SKILLS

● Extensive knowledge with Restaurants, Fashions

and Home industries

● Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator

● Creative with strong leadership skills

● Ability to grow a business,Strong

interpersonal skills.

● Management Skills, and Team Leader

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