Freelance Creative Designer and Writer

UpWork, Various Online and Offline Clients​

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August 2016 to Present

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Has worked with a diverse clientele specializing in the following projects:

• Product and Market Research

• Blog Writing

• Fashion and Jewelry Design

• Product Design & Packaging

• Design and Development Consultation

• Supplier and Material Sourcing

• Social Media Marketing

  • image pooling

  • image optimization​

  • instagram engagement

  • postings

• Email Correspondence

• Graphic Design for Web

  • instagram​

  • pinterest

  • facebook

  • web banners

• Graphic Design and Layout for Traditional Marketing

  • brochures​

  • flyers

  • business cards

• Email Marketing​

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Product Development and Operations Manager

Private Business (Food & Beverage Industry) - Sampaloc, Manila

Industrial Partner at a Snack Bar located at the U-Belt Area

 

July 2013 to May 2016

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• In charge of product development, coming up with new items on the menu and keeping track of food prices for costing purposes

• Marketing via online and in-store promotions including concepts, layouts and final printing of materials

• Day to day operations, managing stocks and inventory, stock replenishments, review of system to make it more efficient to save on time and cost

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Sourcing and Product Development Manager

Garmentscores, Inc. (METS) – Quezon City, MMLA

Reporting to the President

 

October 2013 to April 2014

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• Manages a team of 7 individuals. Oversee the company’s sourcing requirements by learning about the market with inputs directly from clients. With the current alignment and review of systems, the company is redirecting its efforts into avenues that was not been explored previously. The major contribution of the team is making sure that we are offering the right products targeted to the client’s design and budget needs in coordination with suppliers. 

• Frequently travels to Hong Kong, China and Bangkok for sample buying and material sourcing.

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Head of Sourcing and Fabric Inventory Management

Garmentscores, Inc. (METS) – Quezon City, MMLA

Reporting to the President and Vice President for Sales & Marketing

 

April 2012 to October 2013

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Sourcing Function:

• Facilitates Sourcing of fabric requirements and special trims for new developments specializing in denim and non-denim fabrics for bottoms. In close coordination with local suppliers and the company’s China Sourcing Division to accommodate lower quantities and faster lead times.

• Travels at least twice a year to directly link what the clients are looking for to what is readily available in the market.

• Implements and documents guidelines for fabric ordering and quality assurance in support of production.

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Inventory Management:

• Manages current inventory level and fabric buying against sales forecast. Has implemented a system for better inventory within the company and has brought down inventory levels from more than 400,000 yards to 170,000 yards in a span of 1 year thus allowing the company to diversify in other areas of the business

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Business Development for Export:

• Handles business development for a new venture for the company which is the export market. Currently doing initial sampling and cost analysis/approvals in coordination with the buyers.

 

Head of Product Development

Topline Attire & Garments Corporation (METS) – Tondo, Manila

Reporting to the VP for Sales & Marketing

 

January 2011 to April 2012

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• Manages a team of 12 diverse professionals, 6 designers and 6 product development coordinators working under the product development group handling 20 combined major and minor accounts at any one time. Gives trend directions and has created a system for sampling to maximize each design potential.

• Closely collaborates with the Managing Director and Senior Head of METS PD to ensure a systematic flow in support of the needs of the company.

• Continuously works with METS PD, the overall Product Development team of all the companies under the group to ensure proper training for new and existing personnel providing them with incessant knowledge in their perspective roles to aid personal and career growth. In turn this fosters a cultural value that is inherent within everyone who is part of the team.

 

Product Development Specialist - METS Division

Einsco Company, Inc. (METS) – Tondo, Manila

Reporting to the President and the Head of PD for the METS Group of Companies

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February 2010 to January 2011

 

• In charge of product development that is geared towards specific existing clients to foster steady growth and a smooth transition that is directly affecting current and perceived market challenges so that goals are achieved on both ends. This encompasses denim developments in fabric, washing and styling coordination to keep all sister companies aligned looking at the same goal at the same time building team dynamics to nurture the company's culture and work environment.

• Tasked to design, create and facilitate a 16-part training module to help equip new designers who will be working primarily with denim and non-denim or piece dyed fabrics to have a workable comprehensive understanding of the capacity as well as the limitations of the material and be able use this knowledge to achieve design intelligence. This module ensures continuous growth for new and existing personnel working under the METS Group of Companies providing them with incessant knowledge in their perspective roles to aid personal and career growth. In turn this fosters a cultural value that is inherent within everyone who is part of the team.

 

Product Development Merchandiser

Hardrock Denims, Inc. (METS) – Caloocan City, MMLA

Reporting to the Business Development Manager and President

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January 2007 to January 2010

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• As a Product Development Merchandiser of a trading office under METS Holdings Group of companies who caters to international brands like Sass & Bide, One Teaspoon, Elements and Billabong in Australia, Europe, the US and some parts of Asia, providing them with jeans of good quality and finishes I am in charge of coming up with a garment collection twice a year for presentation to clients. Provides customer requirements and comes with the company’s design requirements as needed. 

• Has handled production accounts that generate more than US$400,000 a year.  Closely collaborating with the laundry to come up with new finishes for the collection.

• Involved with choosing fabrics to use for each season, determining customer preference to continually provide them with new items that would suit their brands.

• Keeps an eye on new trends in terms of design, styling, finishing, after wash detailing to incorporate all these in the collection.

• Attends international trade fairs for promotion. Takes care of booth design and collaterals to use for the show, does market research in key cities around Europe and Australia.

• Designed the company’s logo.  Well versed in Photoshop and comes up with designs and layouts as the need arises.

 

Product Specialist, Merchandising Department

Litton Mills, Inc. (A subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings) - Pasig City, MMLA

Reporting to the Merchandising Manager and later to the VP for Merchandising

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August 2004 to November 2006

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• Litton is the only fully integrated denim mill in the country that caters to international brands such as GAP, Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters and Levi’s among others. My task is to help facilitate the product development of the department from the fabric/line concept to the execution of garment samples and advertising collaterals every season.

• I have worked closely with the Sales Department in promoting Litton to local and international clients, giving them in-depth knowledge about our products by working closely with the Product Development Department in conceptualizing the product line every season to continually improve the product making it at par with international demands and standards.

• Has done intensive market research in Paris, Amsterdam, London, Los Angeles and New York, some of the fashion industry’s key cities, among others. Works with the company’s advertising agency to create special promotional tools and collaterals for customer presentations and trade shows abroad.  Acted as part of the support group for the Sales team in providing what the customers need. 

 

Assistant Designer and Visual Merchandiser

Sweet Accents – Quezon City, MMLA

Reporting to the Head Designer

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April 2002 to February 2003

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• As an assistant designer for a local brand of ladies’ ready-to-wear semi-corporate separates and formal wear with outlets all over the country I have assisted in providing the brand with design and visual needs. 

• Worked closely with the whole team to ensure that we keep loyal customers coming back by giving them what they need and want. 

• Designed semi-corporate tops and gowns, I was involved in sourcing and choosing fabrics and trims for these. 

• Over-saw sample making and fitting before being mass-produced for distribution nationwide.

• Helped sourced imported goods from Hong Kong.

• Has assisted in pictorials and fashion shows to promote the brand. 

• And has also created most of the visual requirements needed.

• Was in charge for conceptualization and execution of store display.