Paola Salvador
Long Beach,CA
Summary
As an experienced textiles professional with over 20 years in the fashion, furniture and interior design industries, in Europe as well as in the USA, I possess a strong background in textile manufacturing, fabric development and quality control. My expertise spans from material selection and production processes to sustainability innovations and trend-setting fabric design. I have successfully utilized my knowledge and passion for textiles to optimize production, innovate and upgrade fabric collections, and build and maintain successful and long-standing relationships with suppliers and clients, based on mutual trust and respect.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director / Textiles Merchandiser
Apparel Products
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Assist Owner/CEO in all aspects of business relationships with major clients, vendors, and associates.
- Research and create new collections/programs for clients, and closely manage and oversee all productions made in the USA.
- Travel to major textile shows/conventions to liaise with existing and new vendors, merchandise new textiles/designs, and discuss current and new strategies.
- Primary liaison with vendors, close, long-standing relationships with all major textile manufacturers in the USA and abroad.
- Respected, knowledgeable professional in the US textile industry.
VP, OPERATIONS
Ramtex Incorporated
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Assist the President in organizing, planning and implementing new strategies
- Coordinate daily operations and ensure schedules and objectives are met
- Act as face of the company, creating and maintaining highly successful relationships with suppliers and customers, based on trust and cooperation
- Responsible for all fabric testing and technical specifications
- Provide strong liaison between representatives and all departments within the company.
Showroom Associate – Export Sales Executive
Maison Henry Bertrand Ltd
London, UK
04.2004 - 03.2011
- Initially employed as sample department assistant, quickly advanced to main Showroom Associate and Export Sales Executive
- Acted as primary representative of the company, coordinating daily business operations and acting as main liaison between HQ and international showrooms, distributors and sales agents.
Customer Service Representative – Assistant Project Editor
The Independent Fieldwork Company
London, UK
12.1998 - 03.2004
- Dealt directly with customers’ requests and complaints to improve client relationships
- Responsible for titling and lay-outs of European reports and articles
- Received management award for fastest and most accurate Assistant Project Editor in 2003.
Education
Certificate in Computer Graphics EMFEC -
WMC College
London, UK06-2001
High School Education and Diploma in Foreign Languages - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Andrea Gritti State Technical Institute For Languages
Venice, Italy06-1998
Foundation Studies - Textiles and Fashion - Textile Science
Central Saint Martins College of Art And Design
London, UK06-2002
Skills
- Textiles Manufacturing
- Textiles Merchandising
- Textiles Design
- Textiles Testing
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Media Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
Locations
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
- London, London, UK
- Venice, Venice, Italy
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Assistant Director / Textiles Merchandiser
Apparel Products
02.2022 - Current
VP, OPERATIONS
Ramtex Incorporated
04.2020 - 02.2022
Showroom Associate – Export Sales Executive
Maison Henry Bertrand Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2011
Customer Service Representative – Assistant Project Editor
The Independent Fieldwork Company
12.1998 - 03.2004
Certificate in Computer Graphics EMFEC -
WMC College
High School Education and Diploma in Foreign Languages - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Andrea Gritti State Technical Institute For Languages
Foundation Studies - Textiles and Fashion - Textile Science
Central Saint Martins College of Art And Design
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