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Shay Carrillo

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur + designer excelling in business strategy and project management as well as creative vision. Successfully developed brand identities and optimized workflows, leading to enhanced productivity. Adept at vendor negotiation and fostering teamwork, I thrive in environments where I get to employ both my strong creative skills along with my natural organizational/systems driven instincts.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Visionary, CCO, CEO

MADRE Linen
Portland, Oregon
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed business plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
  • Oversaw all aspects of product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals and expectations clearly.
  • Implemented processes to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff.
  • Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
  • Built relationships with key industry association stakeholders and participated in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
  • Fostered a positive company culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
  • Optimized supply chain and vendor contracts to reduce materials and production costs and improve distribution.

Owner, Founder, Designer, Buyer

Non-Perishable Goods
Portland, OR
06.2010 - 12.2020
  • Developed creative concepts for all areas of the brand; product development, photography art direction, and design art direction for a variety of projects, including website, print collateral, and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Visionary for the brand. Conceived of name, logo, brand identity, product line, and all aspects of marketing.
  • Oversaw inventory management and procurement processes to maintain supply levels and negotiate favorable terms and pricing
  • Managed daily office operations, AR/AP, ensuring efficiency and organization.
  • Implemented filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and information sharing.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Managed all wholesale accounts as well as DTC sales.

Photo Producer, Art Director

Gap Inc
San Francisco, California
09.2004 - 06.2007

• Produced and managed all product page, on-figure photo shoots.

• Managed annual budget of 1.2 million dollars.
• Produced 35-40 photo shoots annually.
• Managed casting.

• Maintained annual budget.
• Hired all artists and talent (ie. stylists, hair and makeup, art directors, models).

• Liased between freelance and in-house employees.

• Oversaw team collaboration, coordinated production schedules, and managed communication throughout projects.

• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations during shoots.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements related to production processes.

• Cultivated fun, inclusive and professional studio culture.

Office Manager

Figureplant
San Francisco, CA
09.2001 - 09.2004
  • Front office management.
  • Managed AP/AR and bookkeeping.
  • Maintained creative portfolio and procurement of assets.

Education

Completed INCREASE Program - Awarded Best Emerging Company

Livlihood NW
Portland, OR
06-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Women's Studies

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06-1998

Skills

  • Business strategy
  • Market analysis
  • Brand development
  • Creative Direction
  • Budget management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Customer and vendor relationship management
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Process implementation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder, Visionary, CCO, CEO

MADRE Linen
01.2019 - Current

Owner, Founder, Designer, Buyer

Non-Perishable Goods
06.2010 - 12.2020

Photo Producer, Art Director

Gap Inc
09.2004 - 06.2007

Office Manager

Figureplant
09.2001 - 09.2004

Completed INCREASE Program - Awarded Best Emerging Company

Livlihood NW

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Women's Studies

University of Oregon
Shay Carrillo
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