Michael Catuto Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

• Employed as full-time Creative Design Management adviser by Sequin NYC to work directly with Creative Director and assume responsibility for development of all new designs. Set up and managed Sequin’s Design.
• Engineered all new designs and subsequent assembly, ensuring each new design could be trans-ferred into manufacturing and produced in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
• Sourced, negotiated pricing and purchased all necessary components from suppliers; interfaced extensively with all vendors such as tooling, plating and casting companies; worked directly with highly skilled free lance.
• Oversaw pricing negotiations with all vendors to meet budget demands; financial responsibility for all vendors’ AR/AP submissions.
• Worked closely with Creative Director on product designs; afforded full “artistic license” to follow through with her initial conceptual designs to develop the finished samples.
• Produced unique and complex product samples to meet demands of 5 - 6 retail markets per year; each seasonal market required approximately 150 new designs per market (total of 750-900 per year).

Attleboro, MA

Jewelry product development consulting firm encompassing engineering, design, model making and all phases of business consulting, from conception to manufacturing. Work with clients on jewelry design, product development, manufacturing strategies and processes, costing, and resolution of technical issues (casting, plating). Clients include several RI and.

New York, NY

• Responsible for the location, set up, equipping, staffing and launch of new jewelry operation in RI. Managed the overall operation: development of all new products, including engineering, design enhancement, in-house.
• Member of the Liz Claiborne Design Review Committee; reviewed over 1000 product designs and oversaw their development. Interacted with Accessories Division and consulted with international offices.
• Organized and coordinated Engineering Task Force with vendors, quality control, and product development; worked closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Worked with corporate executives from Liz Claiborne including CEO, CFO, President and VP of Design to secure RI facility location; extensive interface with real-estate agent and new landlord to insure that all Liz.
• Procured all office furnishings and equipment, communication system, tools and specialty equipment for Model Makers and Designers.
• Worked directly with Rhode Island Department of Economic Development ensuring all Claiborne needs were met with the establishment of the RI facility.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Delegated and coordinated work assignments to model making staff. Scheduled work load and inspected final product. Handled all technical high-priority work.

4-Year Certificate Program, Model Making And Jewelry Design

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services