Clarissa Gallaccio Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Apparelmark is a fast-paced, multi-layer design agency facilitating local and international clients in the technical apparel & accessory industry. Our team oversees design processes, product development, fittings, and production management for an assortment of brands in the fashion industry. As a leading group of industry professionals, we work with established brands to elevate their global assortment and provide fresh new ideas and innovation, as well as help to build emerging brands from the ground-up.My key responsibilities at Apparelmark are to:➢ Manage global client accounts and interpret business needs into creative solutions➢ Lead a team of designers and technical developers to execute the creative vision through product development➢ Create and oversee actionable timelines to keep projects in line with brands’ strategic planning ➢ Present brand vision and creative direction to clients and team members➢ Participate in fittings and proto reviews, providing fit suggestions and high-level direction➢ Collaborate with brand stakeholders to ensure quality, functionality and beauty is integrated into all parts of the design/development process➢ Create and manage processes that help to meet the overall business goals of Apparelmark

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

➢ Produce trend reports, colour forecasts, and creative concepts that focus on innovation to guide seasonal brand decisions ➢ Source global fabrics and trims to fit specific client needs and creative direction➢ Sketch and present visual concepts using various methods including hand sketches, digital mockups (Procreate), and 3D models (Clo3d)➢ Produce factory ready Tech Packs and manage complete BOMs ➢ Manage production and product development from concept to market ready products➢ Lead live fit sessions on full size ranges and suggest pattern changes for optimal fit

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

➢ Draft factory ready Tech Packs and manage complete BOMS➢ Create graded measurement charts for sizes 2XS - 6X➢ Outline preferred construction methods that use innovative technologies to create elevated garments➢ Produce fabric and garment testing protocols to ensure the highest quality and performance of garments ➢ Carry out hands-on QC testing and draft wear-test reports to determine ultimate functionality

➢ Sketched technical line drawings to optimize the fit and performance of selected fabrics ➢ Created factory-ready patterns and markers for production➢ Made adjustments and changes to patterns based on live fit sessions with size ranges from xxs-4x➢ Collaborated with the marketing and merchandising department

➢ Managed the production of 60,000+ units seasonally at various different factories around the world➢ Create the production schedule, and facilitated shipping receiving to the warehouses➢ Worked with the Merchandiser to make accurate projections to prevent over production➢ Coordinated the production of prototypes, SMS, and photoshoot samples➢ Sourced notions, fabrics and trims globally ➢ Created and submitted Purchase Orders

Vancouver Bc

Before realizing how my technical engineering background transferred to the product side of apparel, I worked in the marketing department at Dish and Duer where I managed and strategized a Kickstarter campaign for the performance denim brand that raised $273,000 USD, beating its goal by 547%. I was also responsible for the ideation and execution of all email marketing. I successfully achieved open rates above our goal of 23%, and a consistent click-through rate of above 2.9%. Most enjoyably I was given the opportunity to learn the intricacies of digital advertising and created campaigns with specific targeting that achieved desired cost-per-click and conversions rates. Key responsibilities at this role were as follows:➢ Helped develop the overall vision of the emerging men’s performance denim line ➢ Created the marketing content calendar with the help of stakeholders in order to engage new audiences➢ Corresponded with media, and hosted media preview event➢ Planned, managed and produced all direct marketing campaigns ➢ Help co-ordinate fashion shoots for website and wholesale catalogues➢ Managed copywriting for website, ads, press releases etc.➢ Created email acquisition strategyThis experience helped to shape my overall understanding of the complete life-cycle of creating and selling desirable, high-quality garments

Linz, Austria

During my time at Runtastic GmbH in Linz, Austria, I initialized and implemented an influencer marketing program in preparation for an international product launch. I successfully built relationships and managed contracts with over 50 influencers worldwide, and orchestrated a launch event that obtained national attention. Key responsibilities in this role included:➢ Planning and implementing the Influencer Marketing Strategy for new product releases ➢ Communicating and negotiating with Influencers and media outlets➢ Orchestrating launch/media events in accordance with available budget ➢ Managing social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.➢ Reviewing English language communications

Vancouver

➢ Researched current and trending fashion topics, and produced timely magazine articles➢ Represented the magazine at fashion and media events throughout Canada➢ Live reported on the the outlet's social media channels

In conjunction with obtaining a Sustainable Business Ladership Certificate I researched the feasibility and designed the inner-workings of an online procurement tool aimed to encourage sustainable purchases that would increase market share and customer retention.

Burnaby

➢ Designed the physical layout of artificial turf fields and athletic complexes➢ Engineered fences, retaining walls and drainage systems➢ Produced technical engineering drawings using AutCad and Civil3D➢ Managed a variety of municipal parks projects throughout the Lower Mainland➢ Performed inspections on civil works carried out by contractors

Certificate, Gerber Accumark

Certificate, Pattern Making

Global Sales And Marketing

Semester abroad

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Advanced Certificate In Sustainable Business Leadership, Sustainability

Received detailed training on techniques and business solutions aimed to cut costs and increase profitability, while decreasing negative.

Diploma In Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASTTBC, CSCE 2nd year class representative

General Studies