Daniel Taveras

Maintained and optimized organizational infrastructure as an experienced Facilities Coordinator. Coordinated maintenance, managed vendors, planned spaces, ensured compliance, and drove sustainability initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance and Repairs

• Coordinate routine maintenance for buildings, equipment, and systems
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, and security systems maintenance
• Ensure timely completion of critical repairs

Vendor and Contractor Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and contractors
• Obtain quotes, negotiate contracts, and manage timely work completion
• Assess contractor performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations

Space Planning and Allocation

• Develop and implement comprehensive space allocation plans
• Coordinate office moves and relocations with minimal disruptions
• Collaborate with department leaders to optimize space utilization

Facility Improvements

• Identify opportunities for facility enhancements and space optimization
• Propose and oversee improvement projects, including renovations and technology upgrades
• Align improvements with organizational goals

Sustainability Initiatives

• Promote and implement environmentally sustainable practices
• Identify energy-saving opportunities
• Recommend and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact

Emergency and Crisis Management

• Develop and implement emergency response and business continuity plans
• Coordinate emergency drills and training
• Act as primary point of contact during facility-related emergencies

• Managed e-commerce data entry using specialized software programs for major U.S
• Retail partners, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Saks
• Ensured accuracy and timeliness in all e-commerce transactions
• Coordinated shipping and receiving operations, distributing products to major U.S
• Stores through FedEx, UPS, and DHL
• Monitored shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues
• Filled in for the shipping and receiving department as well as the fabric room
• Conducted quarterly inventory checks and was responsible for the allocation and receipt of fabrics
• Assisted in the planning, setup, and execution of multiple fashion runway shows and special corporate events
• Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless operations.

• Handled daily office management activities including mail distribution, supply inventory, meeting room setups, and seasonal office decor changes
• Ordered and tracked office supplies and completed light facility changes and maintenance requests
• Acquired time-sensitive department mail and directed intra-office mail flow
• Sourced fabrics for prototypes, product development, and special projects
• Recorded correspondence with vendors to track orders
• Managed shipping, receiving, and distribution of fabric samples and inventory
• Inspected incoming fabrics for quality and defects
• Established manual and digital systems to record fabric data like vendor, color, and quantity
• Collaborated to assess fabric availability and costs and identified options for production orders
• Analyzed data and issued chargebacks to reduce fabric budget
• Sold excess unused fabric.

• Responsible for inventory and all incoming piece goods
• Assisted in creating a new tracking system for fabrics
• Responsible for allocation of sample and stock yardage from house to contractors
• Assisted in quality control of all samples and stock
• Ordered linings and fusible for the local cutting room and factories
• Worked closely with the design studio and cutting room
• Created sheets for the production department listing all in-house stocked fabric.

• Received and examined all fabric samples and stock yardage, handling 20,000 to 30,000 yards per season
• Organized and allocated all pieces of goods for the company using in-house log codes for data entry
• Ordered and managed fusible and linings; approved dye lots for production.

• Assisted in piece goods research
• Managed shipping and receiving of all piece goods and trims
• Acted as a liaison between Design and Production
• Maintained communication between production staff and sewers and finishers
• Coordinated with vendors for rental equipment needs
• Assisted in the organization and preparation of sample rooms for runway samples.