ARMANDO J. PEREIRA FLORES
Guaynabo
Summary
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, worked hands on with teammates resulting in increased monthly sales. Fashion oriented, always finding ways to exceed clients' needs without compromising the ultimate goal of increasing retail revenue. Clothing manufacturer with polished skills in all aspects of design and sewing including patternmaking, grading and textile selection.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
APMANUFACTURED
10.2015 - Current
- Creative Director and lead in manufacturing
- Handcrafted over 400 pieces of clothing/accesories and succesfully sold them through various points of sale from physical pop up shops to online store fronts.
- Designed and produced multiple apparel collections showcased at various events, from NYFW and PRFW to private specialized events organized and produced by myself.
- Dealing with fabric vendors, selecting and buying the necessary materials for production
- In charge of every aspect of the design process, from conceptualizing themes for the brand, to the manufacturing of clothing
Lead Director and Producer
Rio Fashion Show
04.2019 - 04.2019
- In charge of manufacturing 20+ pieces of clothing
- Lead director and producer of the entire fashion show
- Converted a Rio Piedras street alley into a Tokyo night life inspired environment, mirroring the inspiration of the collection being presented at the fashion show
- Recruitment of talent (models, stylists, makeup artists, builders, suppliers, etc.)
Assistant Designer
LMTD, LLC
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted the aesthetic creation of Cultura Profetica's concert merchandise
- Creation of spec sheets and mockups
- Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs
- In charge of finding and buying directly from different apparel vendors that met our design specifications
- Followed up with vendors on product progress, product specs, and delivery deadlines
- Managed pricing decisions to achieve competitive position
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
- Storage room experience, receiving and organizing new merchandise daily
- Maintained knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies
- Floor and visuals upkeep
Education
Associate degree -
Fashion School Design Center Lisa Thon
San Juan01.2019
Skills
- 10 years of sewing experience
- Garment construction
- Patternmaking
- Grading knowledge
- Textile handling
- Screen-printing
- Heat press methods
- Fast learner
- Leadership
Timeline
Lead Director and Producer
Rio Fashion Show
04.2019 - 04.2019
Assistant Designer
LMTD, LLC
06.2016 - 09.2016
Fashion Designer
APMANUFACTURED
10.2015 - Current
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
03.2015 - 04.2016
Associate degree -
Fashion School Design Center Lisa Thon
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