Nicole Cavallino
Port Chester,NY
Summary
Accomplished Design Leader
Experienced Design Leader skilled in overseeing design operations, brand development, and merchandising across multiple categories and distribution channels. Demonstrated track record of managing impactful design projects, leading award-winning teams, and driving sales growth. Expertise in trend analysis, product development, and cross-functional collaboration. Able to translate brand visions into innovative market-ready products for strategic growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Martha Baker Landscape Design
Greenwich, CT, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Assist in creating presentations for high-end outdoor design projects.
- Assisted with the selection and installation of plants.
- Efficiently organize and maintain the photo library, including trend images.
- Perform key administrative duties like bookkeeping, tax management, and invoicing for design projects.
- Develop innovative concepts for digital marketing initiatives.
- Participated in client meetings to analyze project goals and deliverables leading to successful collaboration on project scope.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Design Instructor
Fashion Arts Studio
Port Chester, NY
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Providing 1-on-1 tutoring in sewing and fashion design, with expertise in portfolio preparation for college applications.
- Educated students in the techniques of flat sketching and fashion illustration with a focus on Adobe Illustrator.
- Facilitated fashion design courses for youths aged 8-18, focusing on teaching them skills in design, pattern making, and sewing.
Design & Merchandising Consultant
Isaac Morris
New York, NY
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed designs and oversaw the merchandising of children's fashion products, particularly boys' graphic tees and coordinated separates for ages 8-20.
- Developed insights by analyzing market trends and customer preferences for licensed and private label programs.
- Collaborated with senior management to implement best practices, enhancing business solutions.
- Developed branding strategies, line plans, product assortments, and design concepts.
Vice President of Design & Merchandising
LT Apparel Group
New York, NY
02.2001 - 10.2014
- Oversaw comprehensive management of multiple brands and licenses, covering infants through size 16, Juniors, and Young Men's clothing in diverse categories like knits, wovens, denim, swimwear, dresses, sleepwear underwear,and accessories.
- Executed brand development strategies for brands like French Toast, Lee Uniforms, Sean John, Pelle Pelle, and others by creating and implementing brand identities, packaging, and marketing campaigns.
- Successfully initiated and oversaw the operations of in-house hosiery and accessories divisions, resulting in profitable private label programs.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing a team of designers, graphic artists, technical designers,and product managers in various departments. Fostered collaboration with sourcing, sales, and marketing teams for seamless workflow.
- Led an award-winning design team that contributed to making French Toast Official School Wear the leading school uniform brand in America.
- Demonstrated expertise in business analysis through conducting in-season reviews, analyzing productivity, and refining assortments. Successfully managed the entire costing process from initial mark-up to final costing roll-ups.
- Managed SKU and development targets through analytics, line plans, and budgets.
- Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of trends by exploring both domestic and international markets, applying seasonal color palettes alongside trend guidelines, resulting in compelling seasonal trend presentations.
Designer: Rampage Girls
Kids InternationalNew York
, NY
08.2000 - 12.2001
Associate Designer: XOXO Girls
Kahn Lucas Lancaster
New York, NY
06.1998 - 06.2000
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Children's Wear Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Design Planning
- Presentation Design
- Merchandising Strategies
- Design Research & Strategy
- Fashion trends
- Sampling
- Project Management
- Line Plans
- Budget Management
- Vendor relationships
- Sewing
- Sketching
- Adobe Creative Suite
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Assistant
Martha Baker Landscape Design
08.2021 - Current
Design Instructor
Fashion Arts Studio
06.2019 - 12.2023
Design & Merchandising Consultant
Isaac Morris
06.2019 - 01.2023
Vice President of Design & Merchandising
LT Apparel Group
02.2001 - 10.2014
Designer: Rampage Girls
Kids InternationalNew York
08.2000 - 12.2001
Associate Designer: XOXO Girls
Kahn Lucas Lancaster
06.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Children's Wear Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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