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Concept Design Manager

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Top-tier Executive with 15+ years of design development,  production, supply chain management, sales and operations experience across categories such as apparel, accessories, jewelry, homewares, lighting, bedding, wall paper, fabric & furniture specializing in the luxury market.

Exceptional leadership abilities with experience in leading complex projects,  managing cross-functional teams to accomplish organizational goals and implementing innovative processes. A self-starter who can add immediate value through streamlining processes, team building, aligning resources, and solving strategic problems.


First FFE Concept Design Manager hired at high profile start up, Rivian Automotive helping build the foundational programs deployed by the Concept Design team within Facilities organization specializing in meaningful brand concept and experiential design. Managing multiple high impact projects across furniture, accessories, styling, consumer product development, cx, community partnerships and artist collaboration. 
With over $50 billion in investment supporting SOP of 3 vehicle lines in 2021, Rivian’s facilities department is slated to complete numerous global workplace facilities, additional domestic factories that include innovative customer experience centers, over 20 retail locations, 40 service centers in combination with a nationwide charging network by 2022.

Head of Production Department at Kelly Wearstler Lifestyle responsible for production, purchasing, warehouse, QC and sales teams. 
Responsible for development, sourcing, cost negotiation, purchasing and manufacturing of all products and materials across all product categories from local and overseas vendors. Present lines include Homewares, Furniture, Lighting, Fabric, Wall covering & Rugs. Past lines includes above plus Jewelry & Fashion.
Successfully launched new categories such as bedding, lighting and furniture. 
Managed all purchasing for lifestyle brand but also custom in-house purchasing for KW interior design projects. 
Forecasted, analyzed and maintained company inventory levels of all product types across various locations across America.
Responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships with business entities across the globe to achieve the best total value. 
Identified savings with key global business unit owners to reduce complexity, minimize supplier risk, and increase margin to operating P&Ls. 
Directed both insource and 3rd party logistics (3PL) partners to provide a "Best of Class" home delivery service offering white glove furniture delivery. Lead logistics for various situations ranging from production import & export, client deliveries, interior design installs and warehouse consolidation & photoshoot logistics.
Drove data driven product line assortment & growth with design team. Problem solve and monitor design engineering to ensure product success in market.
Lead in 2017/2018 NetSuite ERP implementation as one of 2 person admin team. 
Responsible for maintaining all ERP system data and functionality related to SKU’s, order fulfillment, e-commerce integration and associated reporting.

Director of Production & Merchandising

- Managed production department on documentary films, television series and development projects with Oscar nominated Executive Producer.
- Graphic creative director for projects.
- Developed new concepts for television & web.
- Managed high priority talent and client relationships. 

Director of Development & Creative

- Launched NY office for overseas vertical manufacturer focusing on established and up and coming NY street wear brands such as Supreme, Staple, Kid Robot, ANYThing, 10 Deep, Bionic Yarn and United Bamboo.
- Aquired and managed all US based accounts aiding in their successful transition to overseas production.
- Oversee all development, sampling and production for US clients.
- Worked closely with clients to tailor a production plan to best service their needs and liaise between the factory and client.
- Drove line planning, sourcing, sampling, costing, fittings, approvals and development.

Head of Design, Development and Production

- Reported to the Head of Production and Design managing merchandising teams for Woven product categories by implement strategies according to plans, monitoring progress, setting goals and making the necessary adjustments to achieve seasonal and annual objectives whilst maintaining a positive and high functioning  work environment.
- Worked closely with key cross-functional teams including design, tech design, art department, sales and planning in order to monitor and take action on pre-season and in- season challenges in partnership with teams and align with both department
and company objectives.
- Responsible for bringing new ideas to the design table each season while also conducting season-less, continual research and development. Specialized in technical fabrication and development such as sublimation and denim.
- Advise design team on manufacturing opportunities, limitations and developments to maximize GP, maintain design flexibility and utilize supplier strengths whilst planning the line.
- Responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining supplier relationships in Asia, India, Vietnam in order to optimize communication, growth and long-term success of partnership.


Production Manager - Woven Men’s/Women’s

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Satya Cacioppe: Concept Design Manager in Los Angeles, CA

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