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Ursula Todaro

Commack,NY

Summary

Results-oriented professional providing creative and technical leadership in Patentable Designs, consistently prioritizing innovation. Skilled in vendor relations, negotiation, and resource scouting. Experienced AVP overseeing operations, driving business growth, and fostering productive relationships. Demonstrated success in cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Strong in risk management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP Design Innovation

VS&Co
New York, NY
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Ensured smooth execution of large-scale projects by overseeing collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams.
  • Identified and led the development of new products with a focus on pad combinations for one-of-a-kind, patentable designs.
  • Contributed to 30 million in sales by designing and creating a new Featherweight sport bra within the VSX category.
  • Extensive global travel aimed at research and development of new innovative ideas.
  • Proven ability to steer projects towards profitable solutions through innovative design techniques.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Introduced the new, innovative Forever Stretch Lace to the business, implemented in the new Dream Angels collection, garnered more in sales.

Director Innovation RM Launch & Core

L Brands/VS &Co
New York, NY
08.2008 - 04.2023
  • Results-oriented professional providing creative and technical leadership with a proven knowledge of patentable designs.
  • Consistently recognized for ensuring innovation as a top priority.
  • Extensive global travel aiming to research trends, work closely with vendors, negotiate costs, and scout new resources.
  • A leader with strong vendor relationships, communication, negotiation, and development skills.

Product Development/Sourcing Mgr Lily of France

Fruit of the Loom
New York, NY
03.2000 - 05.2008
  • Monitored production schedules for Tommy Hilfiger, Lily of France, and Vanity Fair brands while keeping an eye on new styles and colors.
  • Ensured smooth coordination and resolution of delivery issues by facilitating communication between sales, forecasting, and DC representatives.
  • Maintained company's margins by negotiating prices for Tommy Hilfiger, Lily of France, and Vanity Fair.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts

LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Queens, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Innovation management
  • Internal Communications
  • Partnership Development
  • Program Oversight
  • Revenue Generation
  • Skilled in Mac Applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365
  • Flex PLM
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Skills

Certification

  • D737,722 S
  • 10,660,377
  • D881,516
  • D895231
  • 11172711
  • 1117711 44
  • 12004576
  • 12041978

Affiliations

  • Collaborated with GAMUT to design and develop the first VS adaptive bra and panty set showcased at the Runway of Dreams fashion event September 9th 2024.

Timeline

AVP Design Innovation

VS&Co
04.2023 - 09.2024

Director Innovation RM Launch & Core

L Brands/VS &Co
08.2008 - 04.2023

Product Development/Sourcing Mgr Lily of France

Fruit of the Loom
03.2000 - 05.2008

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts

LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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