Gabriela

Gabriela Vivonetto 2502 SW 27th Street Miami, FL 33133-- DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Creative, versatile and detail-oriented designer with over fourteen years of experience in product design and development across apparel, home décor, toys, and beauty categories. Advanced design skills and a strong technical background with a proven ability to create innovative, brand-right, and cost-effective products. Highly organized and agile in fast-paced, evolving environments. Known for cross-functional collaboration and results-driven execution. Extensive experience working with overseas factories, managing production timelines, sourcing, trims, costing, compliance, and communication with technical and merchandising teams. A dedicated team player and solutions-focused leader with a deep understanding of trend forecasting, storytelling, and product lifecycle management. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: -Trend Analysis and Forecasting -Fabric Sourcing and Trend Shopping -Inspiration/Mood Presentation Boards -Seasonal Color Palette -Illustrator & Free Hand Flat sketches -Merchandising Boards -Strike Offs, Knit Downs, Trims, Lab Dips, and Artwork Approvals -Strong & Efficient Communication Overseas with Agents, Textile Mills, and factories -Tech Packs Construction consistent of Sewing Details and Graded Specs. -Specs & experience working with Technical Department -Fit/Top samples Approvals -Sample PO’s, Sample Tracking & Distribution -Attend & Prepare Sales/Merchandising Seasonal Meetings -Data Color System WORK EXPERIENCE COTTONPAKA LLC- Miami, FL September 2020-Present DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- Oversees the design and product development of all Sustainable and GOTTS certified line of products, sourcing and communication with ethical and environmental conscious factories. ANDERSON FABRICS INC- Miami, FL February 2020 to August 2020 BUYER & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-Managed textile creative projects, development and sourcing of products. BORAL BRANDERS-Miami, FL May 2019- February 2020 REMOTE DESIGNER & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, managed projects and source different materials for companies, perform product development manager role: •Managed the production process from initial concept (design, merchandising, and sales teams, communication with vendors) to the end product. •Managed time and action calendar. •Tracking of samples Prototypes, TOP and Salesman samples. •Coordinated weekly update meetings among teams to ensure all communication with vendors overseas were executed within the timeframe and delivery dates were met. BETTY DAIN CREATIONS-COLORTRAK - Miami, FL August 2018 to May 2019 SENIOR DESIGNER & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Designed, Created and managed the production of all hair color tools, apparel, marketing material, and packaging, for all seven brands and private labels. •Managed the production process from initial concept (design, merchandising, and sales teams, communication with vendors) to the end product. •Managed time and action calendar. •Tracking of Prototypes, TOP and Salesman samples. •Coordinated weekly update meetings among teams to ensure all communication with vendors overseas were executed within the timeframe and delivery dates were met. LUCKY IN LOVE - Miami, FL January 2017 to July 2018 SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER Managed and created high end Tennis and Golf apparel, conducting extensive international trend research, forecasting, theme inspiration and color direction. Expertly managed workloads and calendars to meet rigorous deadlines. Maintained quality standards through communications and direction across the design, technical, and sourcing teams. Ensures correct style and fit at fittings. Plays an integral role in product development. BRAZILWEAR INC. FT Myers, Fl February 2015- December 2016 FASHION DESIGNER & PRODUCT MANAGER Developed women's active (yoga) and sportswear, from initial concept to the final product. Conducted extensive trend forecasting research for selection of seasonal color palette and style direction. ADIDAS BRAND-OUTERSTUFF LTD-New York, NY January 2013 to January 2015 ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Managed the design & development of Boys and Girls styles, from initial concepts, sketches, color stories to fabric selection/sourcing, tech packs, costing and working with production to ensure timely delivery. Confer with sales and management executives in order to discuss design ideas. Implemented formal and effective design processes/tools, reducing errors and increasing efficiency, this allowed greater flexibility and a faster turnaround. Key role responsibility on fabric, strike offs and color approvals. Manage salesman samples orders, production and distribution. SEARS HOLDINGS, 24 SEVEN- August 2008 to January 2013 FREELANCE ASSOCIATE DESIGNER PGA TOUR-PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL - Miami, FL September 2006 to August 2008 ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Initially hired as an Assistant Designer, but subsequently assumed numerous additional responsibilities, leading to an Associate Designer promotion. Responsible for the design and production of upscale men's Golf wear, meeting Design Calendar deadlines. CASTLEWOOD/WEATHERPROOF APPAREL - New York, NY March 2005 to June 2006 CAD DESIGNER/OPERATOR Responsible for all the cad design execution of the line. Worked closely with VP of design, assisting on the rendering and creation of prints, repeats, hang tags and labels boards, and catalogs. EDUCATION Katharine Gibbs School - New York, NY 2004 AS: Fashion Design & Merchandising SKILLS E-commerce, WebPdm, Illustrator, Photoshop, Asana, Monday.com U4ia, Color Data, Excel, Word, Light Box, Social Media Platforms. Bilingual: Spanish, conversational and industry business