Angela Maria Testani
Florence
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of women's accessory brands. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Footwear Consultant
Studio Eleven Srl
2013.11 - Current
- Deliver outstanding service to clients to manage planning coordination and execution of projects from design briefs, development, costing and industrialization.
- Support and provide technical solutions during development phases from prototypes to samples; verifying availability of components, quality and timing.
- Liaised with clients, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Current clients include: Zimmermann, Rodarte and Amanu.
- Past clients include: Cecilie Bahnsen, Tabitha Simmons, Rosetta Getty, Sies Marjan, Veronica Beard, Alumnae and Gabriela Hearst.
Senior Product Manager
Jimlar / Avanguardia Srl
2004.04 - 2013.10
- Guided and supported team members for clients: Coach, Reed Krakoff and Calvin Klein Collection, with time management planning to ensure all deadlines were met during development and production stages.
- Supervised material sourcing for all clients; monitoring and assuring effective progress during development.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product for all clients.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing best practices in product management, increasing team efficiency and productivity.
Showroom Sales Associate
Gucci
2001.06 - 2004.03
- Generated personal sales to meet or exceed established sales goals.
- Liaised with marketing team to identify and develop sales for each collection.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness.
- Assisted customers in selecting products that best suited their needs and preferences.
Footwear Design Consultant
Nine West Group
1999.09 - 2001.05
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Women's Footwear Designer
Wolff Shoe Company
1997.07 - 1999.06
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Creative Director
Kevange
1995.11 - 1997.05
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of materials and achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
- Created design briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.
- Streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.
Assistant Footwear Designer
Phyllis Poland Shoes Inc.
1992.08 - 1995.11
- Participated in regular design reviews, providing constructive feedback and suggesting potential improvements.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to creative director.
- Increased overall product quality by working closely with production teams to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Assisted in preparing presentations for internal meetings and external clients, showcasing new design concepts and prototypes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, United States Of America05.1992
Skills
- Timeline Development
- Attention to Detail
- Processes and Procedures
- Research and Development
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Process Improvement
- Employee Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Women's Footwear Consultant
Studio Eleven Srl
2013.11 - Current
Senior Product Manager
Jimlar / Avanguardia Srl
2004.04 - 2013.10
Showroom Sales Associate
Gucci
2001.06 - 2004.03
Footwear Design Consultant
Nine West Group
1999.09 - 2001.05
Women's Footwear Designer
Wolff Shoe Company
1997.07 - 1999.06
Creative Director
Kevange
1995.11 - 1997.05
Assistant Footwear Designer
Phyllis Poland Shoes Inc.
1992.08 - 1995.11
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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