Marco Mitrione
Summary
Accomplished real estate developer, production manager, and pattern maker with deep experience
in design, fashion, and the apparel industry.
Successfully transitioned from a notable career in fashion to real estate development, combining
strong organizational, management, and design skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
President
AI Developers
10.2020 - Current
- - Founded and managed a real estate development company specializing in high-quality home
renovations.
- Successfully flipped homes ranging from $180,000 to $1.5 million, achieving ROI between 45%
and 75%.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects, including simple remodels and complex partial
demolitions with square footage expansions.
- Acted as the primary contractor, hiring and managing skilled tradespeople, including plumbers,
electricians, carpenters, and roofers.
- Designed all aspects of the homes, from layout changes to selecting fixtures, finishes, and color
schemes, ensuring a cohesive and marketable aesthetic.
- Maintained detailed budgets and expense tracking using Excel to manage costs and ensure
profitability.
VP of Production, Women Jackets
Nina McLemore
New York
01.2017 - Current
- Create & maintain an annual pre production and production calendar to assure that all line openings are on time and all production is delivered on time.
- Negotiate all production costs and create cost sheets with recommended retail prices.
- Approve new products during patternmaking stage and prior to production.
- Manage the seasonal patternmaking and production schedules and distribute to merchandising.
- Inspect and review all fabric prior to cutting including doing shrinkage and skewing, and pilling or any other relevant tests.
- Schedule garments into the best factory and determine factory loading.
- Visit domestic contractors to ensure quality standards are upheld and delivery schedules are met.
- Hire, train and build a strong staff in production while staying within budget.
- Create & Maintain Quality Control systems, records and reports.
- Source new factories and cutting rooms and review current factories to assure that the company has adequate production capacity.
- Work with vendors to establish and oversee production line flow; add necessary inline check points to ensure quality is being reviewed/improved prior to garments being finished.
- Investigate and address quality issues in a timely manner.
- Manage customer complaints and investigate root causes.
- Work closely with Design, Fabric purchasing, Merchandising, Customer Service and Finance so that there is clear communication and essential knowledge is available to all.
- Accountable for overall quality of the product.
Pattern Maker
Ralph Lauren, Women's Outerwear, Jackets, Tops and Dresses
New York
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Created patterns and performed draping for Collection and Black Label Women's Wovens.
- Created patterns from prototype through production.
- Monitored and collaborated with tailors and sample hands.
- Worked closely with design, patternmakers, sample room & factories to develop and evaluate samples.
- Attended fittings involving design prototypes.
- Performed all pattern corrections required by fitting results /or requested design changes.
- Maintained a library of reference patterns.
- Supervised the sample maker's execution of first samples to ensure proper timely construction.
- Verified measurements and quality of pre-production samples.
- Partnered with product development, technical design, pattern makers and management to solve any production issues that may arise at the factories.
- Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fabric reaction, shrinkage, construction and fit.
- Thorough knowledge of the Gerber Accumark System (8.5).
Production Manager
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Managed and oversaw team in all aspects of the production process.
- Worked with design, merchandising and production teams to relay information regarding product development.
- Responsible for timely delivery of regional sample lines and global stock.
- Ensured all time lines were being met from sample development until order fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained strong communication and relationships with factories and vendors.
- Reviewed samples and costing with Merchandising on a timely basis.
- Communicated all approvals and cancellations from design to factories and vendors.
- Gathered and communicated fabric details, qualities, colors, fabric prices, and width and weight.
- Issued all stock tickets at the beginning of each season.
- Tracked all embroideries and beading processes from inception to production.
- Reviewed production plans for both Black Label and Collection daily to ensure that production dates were be met.
- Approved PGA's and update yields.
- Worked with Upper Management to communicate- proto, fabric and trim delays directly effecting cut dates.
- Tracked and confirmed stock fabric & Trim Receipt.
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Microsoft Office/XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook) Gerber Accumark System -
Iona College
Skills
- Real estate development and home remodeling
- Organizational leadership and team management
- Interior and exterior design expertise
- Budget management and financial oversight
- Vendor negotiation and contractor hiring
- Proficient in Excel for project trackin
Languages
English (Native) Working Italian
Timeline
President
AI Developers
10.2020 - Current
VP of Production, Women Jackets
Nina McLemore
01.2017 - Current
Pattern Maker
Ralph Lauren, Women's Outerwear, Jackets, Tops and Dresses
09.2008 - 06.2016
Production Manager
09.2003 - 09.2008
Fashion Institute of Technology
Microsoft Office/XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook) Gerber Accumark System -
Iona College
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