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To see detailed information about me just click the read more under the category. I organized the information in this outline structure, so that you have the option of skimming through and only expanding on the topics of most interest to your needs.
My personal qualities * Curiosity * Creativity * Commitment * Compassion & Empathy * Passion * Spontaneity * Self motivation * Proactiveness * Adaptability * Team contributions * Transparency * Organization * Attention to detail * Efficiency * Productiveness * Flexibility * A tad of impatience and * A pinch of nonconformity
the experiences I've learned * Team building & mentoring * Collaboration * Data research & analysis * Graphic & fashion design * Communication & presentation * Development & follow up * Troubleshooting
what I am best at * Data research & analysis * Visualizing & interpreting concepts to create designs * Creating, designing & illustrating graphics, logos, animations and product * Video editing and special effects * Planning & merchandising design collections * Storyboarding * Creating low & high fidelity mockups and prototypes
The professional worth I will share with you * My values * Personal & Multi-disciplinary-professional experiences * My qualities * The reputation for having the capacity to be successful * Increase company value and achieve employer satisfaction * Successfully resolve user conflicts
The process I follow to accomplish successful outcomes * Approach challenges based on their origin and situation or circumstance * Implement and efficient, effective and inclusive creative process * Stay current on the industry's emerging technologies, accessibility features and guidelines
My hope to improve understanding and use of helpful technologies in hard to reach communities, with dense no- english speaking populations. Communities that are under-the-radar and therefore underserviced, leading this population to disinterest in technology and learning about it ranks low in their list of priorities.
My vision of being part of a team joined in the desire to successfully supply innovative and inclusive products, where I can contribute my knowledge * Of my community * Alternative needs family members and friends * Design * Prefessional tools * Relevant technologies and platforms
Computer Languages
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HTML (in progress)
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CSS (in progress)
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Python (in queue)
Professional Skills
TEAM BUILDING and MENTORING
* Train, mentor, develop, assist and lead design team * Provide support, feedback & coaching on projects * Recognize and encourage talent to thrive * Create stretegic succession and advancement plans * Lead and assist team in adjusting to changing priorities * Request and recommend company paid courses necessary to meet promotional skills * Manage seasonal research budget and time in action calendar
COLLABORATION
* Lead partnerships with other department team leaders to create cohesive design and development systems applicable to all departments * Partner with cross-functional departmental team leaders to unify and implement standard product specifications and layout templates * Close design and development collaboration with other departments on projects involving multiple product categories * Collaborate with sales, production and manufacture teams during the design and development stages of the product * Work with cross functional teams to ensure product cost, quality, specifications and deadlines were met
DATA RESEARCH, ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION
* Research product markets and customer behavior domestically and internationally to expose unfulfilled market gaps and unmet user needs * Analyze data relating to user necessity, emerging fashion trends, fads, and new product opportunities * Share data about trend forecast and design strategies with other teams and departments * Recognize and respond to the ever changing user requirements, the industry's design and production evolving needs and new technologies * Implement results into usable and pleasing product design
USER CENTERED DESIGN
* Approach design with focus on the end user. Consider research findings while focusing on and fulfilling customer demands * Follow research and stakeholder's direction, adhere to the company's design systems and brand guidelines *. Validate information and accurately forecast color, trend, shapes and needs with quick reaction to sudden directional changes in design * Create innovative, on-brand design concepts and strategies, reflective of the brand image, and core values * Design aesthetically relevant and pleasing product * Display cohesive design collections illustrating detailed seasonal color palette, trend appropriate and cost effective product * Prepare and perform articulate brand appropriate product representation for multiple classifications to share and stakeholders
COMMUNICATION and PRESENTATION
* Create and implement company wide product details standard templates for clear development instructions and accurate communication with our suppliers and customes * Format and communicate correspondence, visual designs and development comments in a specific, detailed and accurate manner, considering collaborator's language and cultural differences * Perform product and information presentations to shareholders, cross-functional and departmental team leaders * Prudent and diplomatic communication approach and able to appropriately determine when and how to contribute in any discussion
DESIGN HAND-OFF, DEVELOPMENT and FOLLOW-UP
* Prepare and layout easy to understand, detailed and accurate design specifications for hand-off to production and manufacturing teams * Understand the product, it's design, construction, fabrication and capacity to be mass produced * Understand the intricacies of the production process as it relates to the product, including fabrics, washes, print limitations and production capabilities * Follow-up during the production process to make sure the design, sizing, construction, and other product specification details were met before starting mass production * Follow-up with makers and licensors for product approval and deadlines status updates as well as keep track of, and document the out-in-market product performance
TROUBLESHOOTING
* Resolve pre and post-production issues working with vendors to resolve any conflicts involving the product's design, development and production * Cost, quality and deadline negotiation with suppliers to achieve competitive product pricing and delivery in order to meet company's sales and margin goals * Meet with local and overseas suppliers to resolve conflicts involving deadlines and/or price proints as well as to revise designs to meet production capabilities without drastically changing the desired outcome
Technical Skills
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Research, analyze and interpret data
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Visualize concepts to create designs
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Create, design and illustrate graphics, logos and animations
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Edit videos and create special effects
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Plan, design and layout product collections
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Create storyboards
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Create low & high fidelity mockups and prototypes
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Website and App Design
Self Managed Training
Digital Tools
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Adobe illustrator & Photoshop
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Adobe Animate & After Effects
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Adobe Dimensions
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MS Office
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Figma/ Adobe XD
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Artificial Inteligence (in queue)
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3D and VR (interested in pursuing)
Education & Training
Bernard Baruch College NY, NY
Bachelor's degree in business
On line Guided Courses
Google UX Design Certificate (Pending)​​
Professional History
1
Self-Employed, Online, NY, NY
04/2020 - Present​
Freelance Design
Study UX/Ui and other subjects
Berkshire Accessories NY, NY
01/2016 - 03/2020
Fashion Graphics
Designer & Merchandiser
You & Me Accessories NY, NY
12/2014 - 12/2015
Design & Merchandising - Accessories division startup
High Point Design NY, NY
04/2014 - 11/2014
Licensed Hosiery Designer
Bliss Hair Salon NY, NY
04/2013 - 02/2015
Small Business Owner
2
Amiee Lynn Inc. NY, NY
11/2009 - 12/2012
Hosiery Design & Merchandising
K&K Creative Marketing NY, NY
10/2008 - 11/2009
Design & Merchandising - Accessories division startup
Accessory Network Group NY, NY
05/2005 -06/2008
Design & Merchandising -
Accessories division startup
Career Education Int.l Group NY, NY
01/2005 -11/2005
Licensed Teaching instructor
- GED in Spanish
- MS Office
- Adobe Illustrator
3
HSBC Bank NY, NY
04/2004 -12/2004
Customer Service - Bank Teller (Management Program)
Amiee Lynn Inc. NY, NY
06/2001 - 01/2004
Accessories Design & Development
Smart Set Accessories. NY, NY
02/1996 - 06/2001
- Sales Assistant
- Product Development
- Warehouse Assistant
Neil Green & Associates NY, NY
01/1996 - 05/1996
- Receptionist
- Office Assistant
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Originating Culture
Having a Dominican cultural background means loving music, food, dancing and festivities. It also means being generous, humble and having a welcoming nature :).
The gorgeous Dominican island offers great beaches, beautiful rivers, and city life as well as interesting historical and cultural experiences
Dominican Republic
I am
from
HERE
Traditional Dances
Merengue, Bachata, Perico Ripiao
The Flag
(Rice, red beans & meat)
We eat this so often, my family calls it the flag
National Instruments
Tambora
Guira
Maracas
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New York City
Manhattan
I attribute a lot of who I am to growing up in Manhattan, known for its skyline, inhabitants diversity, fast pace life style and hustle, as well as the availability of everything, all of this exposes us to all kinds of differences, teaching us flexibility and understanding. Manhattan's biggest influence in my development comes from its population, our resiliency and ability to coexist with one another embracing our differences
Manhattan
North End
Uptown
Midtown
Downtown
Grew up
here
Attended
Baruch
Collegere
here
Growing up in Washington Heights
A Hot Summer Day!
Barbecuing in the building sidewalk, usually a neighborhood activity
One of the best parts was getting wet and playing in the corner's water hydrant! that water was COLD!
Can't forget the Piraguero
Piraguas are shaved ice with sweet fruit syrup
While the dads and uncles played dominos
Going to the local farmer stand to get the cooking ingredients for mom
Worked
Here
Crosswalk in Manhattan
Uptown - Downtown #1 Train
Manhattan's silver limousine
Entertainment
The Whole Manhattan Island
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The things I
Including my hobbies and what I enjoy seemed appropriate to give you a little bit more insight into who I am
Traveling
Very few things in life beat the excitement of discovering new places, food and people!
Dancing was ingrained in me since before I could walk.. lol
in my family it is unacceptable to not know how to dance
I enjoy listening and dancing to all kinds of music but dance best to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggaeton :D
Reading is my special hobby! it was what developed in me the thirst for knowledge and discovery, as well as unlocked and encouraged my imagination!
Reading I learned that possibilities are endless.
I will tell you my favorite book when we meet :)
Reading
In television I am entertained by wide range of genres and actors
I love sci fi movies and series, as long as the story line is interesting and the actors are believable I like it! and not ashamed to say I LOVE cartoons!
Television
Music & Dancing
One of the things I find myself doing a lot t is thinking about working out while eating some sweet treat! ;D
Thinking
about
excising
I am learning how to play.
Watch out professional gamers! LOL
Games
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Throughout my career I've had the pleasure of visiting some really beautiful and interesting places, I thought this section relevant because by experiencing these cultures I learned inclusion
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Visiting these countries contributed in shaping who I am and how I think. Interacting with these societies so different from mine thought me to naturally view, analyze and resolve situations considering different perspectives. Through this exposure I learned to respect, appreciate and consider the different interpretations, believes and philosophies around the world, traits that have elevated my design career
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PS. I visited other beautiful and interesting places but left those out to tell you about in person :)
The Bund - Shanghai, China
The Bund is a beautiful raised promenade on the western bank of the river Huangpu in Shanghai.
While in Shanghai I interacted with our production partners, designers and other
team members. I was also lucky to get to know their provinces and local towns, where I learned about their way of life, believes, culture, and motives. I loved their friendly, curious and giving personalities, and it was my impression that, they are very proud of their heritage
Ninna-ji Buddhist Temple, Kyoto City, Japan
This temple was IMPRESSIVE!
After visiting this Temple, I have often wondered if Monks really do have the secret to serenity and peace. I felt the serenity, and loved it!
While doing market research in Kyoto City, I couldn't help but notice how organized, beautiful, culturally and artistically advanced this city is! everything is so easy to understand.
Being in Japan was a study in human centered design, Japan has been one of the easiest to navigate places I have been to, all directions are clear, simple and consistent. Being in Japan, revealed how differently designs are viewed from country to country
The 500 Buddha's Disciple sculpture
The 500 Buddha's Disciples:
The sculptures were carved by MATSUMOTO Ryozan in the early 19th century, based on the pictures drawn by a noted painter, KANO Kazunobu. It took Master Matsumoto ten years to complete. The expression of every disciple is different. It is said that a pilgrim may recognize a disciple's expression as similar to one of his/her own ancestors
And of course I was super lucky to come across a young disciple agreed take a photo with me.
I named him Aang (after the last Airbender :) he was SUPER adorable!
Aang the last Air bender
il Duomo, Milan, Italy
All I can say is, "the level of detail!..
Since I first saw the Duomo, it has been a source of inspiration, it reminds me that success and beauty lies in the detail. The Duomo also says a lot about its society, the culture of history, sophistication and good taste of its people. Getting to know different cultures, with other perspectives and though processes is what has thought me to implement inclusive design strategies in my designs
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Italy's oldest active shopping gallery, housed within a four-story double arcade in the centre of town.
The Galleria is named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. It was designed in 1861 and built by architect Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877
I had to take a picture of this beautiful
McDonald's and of course EAT there too!
Me posing by the Duomo's door, thinking I'm cute
Statue di San Bartolomeo scorticato, nel Duomo
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London Palace London, England
London is tradition
Being in London is experiencing the amazing combination of the past and the present. Seeing palaces, queen's guards, the preservation of so many historical structures and present technology work so well, always serves me as an inspiration. I love past meets the present themes.
Being a designer I am always thinking about design, it doesn't matter where the inspiration comes from, or what I would use it for, having been to London has served me well as inspiration whenever my target audience is traditional meets modern
Again me trying to pose!, so awkward...
sitting at the edge of
Queen Victoria Fountain
I only had a far glimpse of the Albert Memorial