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LORETO NEIRA

Montréal,QC

Summary

Adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and quick learning ability. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support collective goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Artist

MARK EDWARDS APPAREL
Montreal, Quebec
10.2023 - Current
  • Technical fashion sketch artist (Adobe Illustrator).
  • CAD designer (Adobe Photoshop).

Fashion Designer

ILANCO
Montreal, Quebec
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Technical fashion designer.
  • In charge of the entire cycle of product creation, including sample testing and fitting, lab dip approvals, and overseas communication.
  • Tech pack creation according to product requirements.

Assistant Manager/Barista

SECOND CUP CAFÉ
Montreal, Quebec
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Local café located in Downtown Montreal.
  • Employee training and supervision, inventory management, and administrative duties.
  • In charge of the correct presentation of the store day-to-day.
  • Barista, cash register, and customer service activities.

Designer/Creator

MAISON MUSA
Montreal, Quebec
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Independent label of handmade handbags and accessories made from upcycled materials.
  • Fabric intervention, patternmaking, and collection development.
  • Graphic brand design, social media marketing, product styling, and sales.

Designer/Creator

PIRA STUDIO
Montreal, Quebec
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Independent label of handcrafted, minimalist, abstract jewelry using vegan, in-house made clay, and other sustainable materials.
  • Hand shaping and modeling of jewelry pieces, social media marketing, product styling, and sales.

Fashion Designer

DND IMPORT & EXPORT
Santiago De Chile
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Retailer clothing supplier for fashion labels in South America.
  • Head designer.
  • In charge of the entire cycle of product creation, including sample testing and fitting.
  • Tech pack creation according to product requirements.
  • Meetings with clients and suppliers, negotiation, and overseas communication.

Education

Graphic Design Specialization - Graphic Design

California Institute of The Arts
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Qualification A Titre De Designer De Mode - Fashion Design

College LaSalle
Montréal, QC, Canada
06-2023

Aesthetics, Feminism & Critique -

Diploma - Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Online, Chile

Aesthetics -

Diploma - TECH University
Online, Spain
01.2022

Painting - Drawing - Illustration -

Fine Arts Courses - Visual Arts Centre (VAC)
Montréal, QC, Canada
01.2019

Francization -

French Program - Clam Institute
Montréal, QC, Canada

Fashion & Apparel Design -

Undergraduate Program - Duoc UC
Santiago de Chile, Chile

Skills

  • Graphic brand design
  • Product styling
  • Fabric intervention
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Self-managing abilities
  • Creative thinker
  • Advanced English
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Intermediate French
  • Reliability
  • Fast learner
  • Detail-oriented

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited

Timeline

Graphic Artist

MARK EDWARDS APPAREL
10.2023 - Current

Fashion Designer

ILANCO
01.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager/Barista

SECOND CUP CAFÉ
01.2021 - 01.2022

Designer/Creator

MAISON MUSA
01.2020 - 01.2022

Designer/Creator

PIRA STUDIO
01.2018 - 01.2019

Fashion Designer

DND IMPORT & EXPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014

Graphic Design Specialization - Graphic Design

California Institute of The Arts

Qualification A Titre De Designer De Mode - Fashion Design

College LaSalle

Aesthetics, Feminism & Critique -

Diploma - Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Aesthetics -

Diploma - TECH University

Painting - Drawing - Illustration -

Fine Arts Courses - Visual Arts Centre (VAC)

Francization -

French Program - Clam Institute

Fashion & Apparel Design -

Undergraduate Program - Duoc UC
LORETO NEIRA