Mariana Bernardo Whatley Email & Phone Number

• Collaborate with the Design Director on research and forecast to review and design current and new products.
• Create patterns and color mockups for design collection planning. Build collection presentations and technical specifications for each product.
• Directly communicate with vendors and manufacturers domestically and abroad to coordinate the Lab dip colors for new and existent products and assist them with product development schedules and calendars.
• Responsible for data integrity and organization of master library for trims, fabrics, colors and samples.
• Work together with product development team, assisting the entire process from initial meeting to the approval of all pre-production samples, ensuring alignment with Shefit’s design vision and appropriate pricing to.

United States

• Working and studying in a different country and culture has helped me develop professionally and personally. I have been able to: o Improve my communication skills and English-speaking fluency; o Learn how to deal with.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

• Developed and implemented social media marketing strategies to increase followers and drive sales.
• Created engaging and original social media content to increase online traffic and attract and retain customers.
• Managed online store operations and strategy while providing outstanding customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience and high customer satisfaction.
• Created and designed collections and styled personalized outfits according to client preferences.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

• Assisted designer and followed-up on deliverables with vendors throughout the entire design process from conception and pre-production to product development to final styling.
• Monitored production calendar and managed pre-production sample tracking and organizing.
• Analyzed fashion trends, fabrics and techniques to gain design inspiration and forecast designs and styles that would appeal to consumers.
• Assisted with production of collections, including researching and selecting fabrics and styles and sketching concepts for designs.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

• Researched and purchased fabrics, trims, and supplies for pre-production and production of collections.
• Created fit samples, tech packs, and product specifications for various lines.
• Collaborated with team members to develop seasonal themes and create new concepts.
• Assisted with production and styling for collection photoshoots.

Diploma Of Education, Fashion Merchandising, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fashion/Apparel Design