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Page Neal

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

With a background in sculpture and product design, and a commitment to making waves in an industry that had long turned a blind eye to environmental and human tolls, Page Neal co-founded Bario Neal Jewelry in 2008. Today, Bario Neal is an industry leader in ethical sourcing and progressive manufacturing, known for its design sensibility, collaborative projects, and high-quality, handcrafted work.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder + Lead Designer

Bario Neal
10.2008 - Current
  • Lead Designer for Bario Neal collections and select custom design projects
  • Creative Director for all Bario Neal photoshoots, styling and marketing initiatives
  • Oversee Bario Neal studio and jewelry production
  • Design of Bario Neal packaging and promotional materials
  • Design of Bario Neal showrooms
  • Spearhead supplier research and sustainability initiatives
  • Development of partnerships with other designers, artists, businesses, and institutions to allow for collaboration and opportunities for growth.
  • Strategic planning to define business goals
  • Management of Bario Neal team

Educational Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Developed curricula and facilitated programming for FIT's Equal Opportunity Education Program
  • Collaborated with FIT Professors on dedicated design workshops
  • Recruited artists and designers to lead innovative projects within the program

Workshop Facilitator

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
05.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in the organization and collaboration of the museum's design initiatives and workshops for New York City students
  • Supported students in their project based learning
  • Researched educational trends and projects for hands on design learning

Assistant to the Executive Director

Project Row Houses
06.2004 - 08.2005
  • Assisted the Executive Director in overseeing all programming initiatives and budgets
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans, contributing to the organization''s overall growth and success
  • Developed concise reports on various projects to keep stakeholders informed about progress and outcomes
  • Researched and wrote grants for funding opportunities
  • Assisted artists in project installations

Education

Masters of Integrated Product Design -

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts With A Concentration in Sculpture

Oberlin College
Oberlin Ohio
05-2004

Skills

  • Jewelry Industrial Design
  • Fabrication
  • Production Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Marketing Communication
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Entrepreneurial Innovative
  • Leadership Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

    Features in New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, National Graphic, WWD, National Jeweler for innovative jewelry design and sustainability initiatives

    Finalist in Philadelphia Sustainability Awards, 2024

    Winner of Philadelphia Comcast Business Award, 2023

    Inc 5000 award for one of the 5000 fastest growing business in the US, 2020

    Winner of Eileen Fisher Women's Business Grant Award, 2012

Timeline

Founder + Lead Designer

Bario Neal
10.2008 - Current

Workshop Facilitator

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
05.2007 - 06.2008

Educational Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2006 - 09.2008

Assistant to the Executive Director

Project Row Houses
06.2004 - 08.2005

Masters of Integrated Product Design -

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts With A Concentration in Sculpture

Oberlin College

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