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Maria Vazquez Ruiz

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and fashion design expert with a proven track record at Dakotas Closet, adept at fabric sourcing and fostering impactful brand strategies. Excelled in pattern making and visual storytelling, achieving significant brand awareness through innovative marketing. Skilled in building relationships and negotiating, with a flair for sales strategy and staff coaching. Demonstrates a keen ability for strategy development and advertising management, ensuring confidentiality and efficiency as a secretary.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Clothing Brand Owner

Dakotas Closet
01.2021 - Current
  • Created this brand within the family, we put effort and love on each piece we created.
  • Increased brand awareness by implementing effective marketing strategies and social media campaigns.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
  • Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Secretary

Consultorio De Cirujia Plastica
01.2017 - 08.2020

Secretary

Sonrisas Dentales
04.2011 - 12.2016
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
  • Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.

Education

High School Diploma - Education Administration

CETIS 58
Blvd. Industrial Y Calzada López Portillo, Blvd. I
07.1991

Skills

  • Pattern Making
  • Fashion styling
  • Visual storytelling
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Fashion History
  • Textile knowledge
  • Fashion Design Expertise
  • Sales strategy
  • Staff Coaching
  • Sales Tracking
  • Brand strategy
  • Sales Support
  • Product Management
  • Marketing Communications
  • Strategy Development
  • Advertising Management

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Clothing Brand Owner

Dakotas Closet
01.2021 - Current

Secretary

Consultorio De Cirujia Plastica
01.2017 - 08.2020

Secretary

Sonrisas Dentales
04.2011 - 12.2016

High School Diploma - Education Administration

CETIS 58
Maria Vazquez Ruiz