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Brenda Grigio

Toronto,ON

Summary

Professional with a diverse background in education and hospitality, demonstrating strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance collaboration and communication in team environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Color Coordinator

Joe Fresh
Toronto, Ontario
09.2021 - Current

●Conduct approval of all lab dips, print strike offs, handloom, yarns for development and production, ensuring color consistency on the floor

●Understand fabric, prints and color limitations

●Work with Vendor overseas, Request samples through PLM and communicate Color using standard textile language.

●Track and chart all lab dips from development to production.

●Understanding of T&A and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.

●Manages the global color process and ensure on-time and accurate approval of material-based color (main fabric)

●Collaborates with the Design, Production, Product Development, and QA, RM and Sourcing teams

●Represent a Point of connection between the Designer View and Mill/Vendor execution

●Focus on product integrity while maintaining delivery dates

Assistant Floor Manager

Trattoria Taverniti
Toronto, Ontario
04.2017 - 10.2023

● Provide efficient customer service

● Build and maintain strong relationships with the clientele ensuing returning customers

● Manage reservations avoiding overlaps, answered inquires on the phone and e-mails

● Monitor inventory and ensured that all supplies and other essentials are adequately stocked.

● Screen, interview, hire, and train restaurant staff

● Assist with Social Media platform

Admin Coordinator

Paul and Shark
Toronto, Ontario
07.2020 - 10.2020

● Managed showroom inventory

● Coordinated the sale of all the samples in the showroom and invoiced it with QuickBooks

● Ensured the processing of over 50 packages were completed and promptly delivered on time.

● Coordinated with the Head Office and Couriers the shipment of documentation and samples back to Italy

● Managed all the activities related to the physical closure of the office, receding contracts with providers, interacting with the building management, and dismantle office

Kindergarten Teacher

Fondazione Orazio Tretti
Toronto, Ontario
09.2017 - 06.2019

● Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans based on curriculum standards.

  • Foster a warm, inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and respect.
  • Use play-based and structured learning to develop literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.

● Optimal performance under pressure with a class of 30+ students

● Developed exceptional rapport with children, parents and coworkers

● Organized and coordinated educational visits

Education

Fashion Management Diploma

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
05-2019

Associate of Arts - Social Work And Society

Universita' Ca' Foscari
Venezia, Italy
01-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science

Universita' Degli Studi Di Padova
Toronto, ON
06-2006

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator
  • PLM experienced user
  • Color management
  • Textile communication
  • Sample tracking and approval
  • Vendor collaboration
  • Production deadlines and teamwork
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • gardening, rock climbing thrifting

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

2019 "Rachel Lee Ennis Memorial Award”

Timeline

Senior Color Coordinator

Joe Fresh
09.2021 - Current

Admin Coordinator

Paul and Shark
07.2020 - 10.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

Fondazione Orazio Tretti
09.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Floor Manager

Trattoria Taverniti
04.2017 - 10.2023

Fashion Management Diploma

George Brown College

Associate of Arts - Social Work And Society

Universita' Ca' Foscari

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science

Universita' Degli Studi Di Padova
Brenda Grigio