Rita Chapot Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Alameda, CA

• Established and led the Displays Department: originated all designs, managed the start-to-finish production process, routinely updated planograms, oversaw full project life cycle, and collaborated with both clients and.
• Managed all expansions into new retail environments by directing efforts of art, sales, product development, and operations departments. Frequently presented internally and direct to clients.
• Consistently elevated retail partnerships from pilot-program to permanent fixture. Recent expansions include H&M (Europe), Walgreens (USA), and Shopper’s Drug Mart (Canada).
• Produced visual communication materials, engineering drawings, and artistic renderings using CAD software. Communicated all technical information to network of fabricators
• Overhauled global manufacturing operations, expanded network of industry technicians, and leveraged bulk purchasing to reduce costs and slash lead times.
• Implemented custom systems of flexibility across all displays, with a focus on reducing update costs and allowing rapid introduction of new products.

Groveland, California

• Previously from June 2014-August 2014, as Pantry Manager.
• Combined and managed two departments, maximizing efficiency and productivity of both.
• Co-supervised nineteen prep-cooks with weekly check-in and monthly written evaluations. Trained and supervised three assistants.
• Managed kitchen organization and cleanliness; thrice weekly full-kitchen inventory and four weekly food deliveries.
• Baked breads and dessert for five hundred people daily, including vegan, kosher, and gluten-free options.

New York, NY

• Developed travel size products, limited edition box sets, holiday gift bags, & new retail product packaging.
• Conducted on-site production inspections for color correction, die-line approval, and treatment quality.
• Created and managed library of packaging specifications.
• Wrote packaging briefs and fill-and-assembly files to communicate between R&D and production facilities.
• Assisted in the launches of a R+Co brand, new hair care products, and two fragrances.

New York, NY

• Refined CAD model of robotic arm by defining coordinate systems based on the Denavit-Hartenberg Convention.
• Developed analytic SolidWorks skills, including Mass-Moment of Inertia analysis.

Groveland, California

• Previously from June 2012-August 2012 in same position.
• Prepared high volume meals in high-pace, deadline driven environment.
• Assisted Pantry Manager in upholding health code in kitchen.

San Francisco, CA

• Repaired professional audio equipment and organized daily rental packages.
• Collaborated on off site projects for companies including Apple, Google, and Charles Schwab.