NADIA URBINA-DELAO
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in garment construction and alterations. Adept at collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality results and client satisfaction. Skilled in fabric selection, pattern making, and precision sewing. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing customer needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Sewist
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Built customer trust through timely, high-quality alterations and repairs.
- Maintained sewing machines for optimal performance and precision craftsmanship.
- Drew patterns and assembled fabric pieces for custom garment creation.
- Implemented time management strategies to meet project deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Managed inventory of fabrics to optimize resource allocation for various projects.
Business Development Specialist
Cali Water (CPG Beverage)
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Increased sampling performance by 15% through over 25 brand activations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by managing inventory and logistics across various markets.
- Captured consumer insights for effective sales planning and regional strategy development.
- Expanded market reach by developing strategic partnerships with key retailers.
- Successfully launched new products through coordinated internal team efforts.
- Grew business pipeline utilizing both cold and warm outreach techniques.
- Improved profitability by expanding customer base and leveraging upsell opportunities.
Product Manager
Farewell Finder (Tech Startup)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Achieved product growth through partnerships informing actionable business requirements.
- Developed product roadmaps by leading cross-functional teams aligned with market trends.
- Created presentations and investor decks attracting funding and aligning team objectives.
- Coordinated product, design, and marketing efforts, ensuring timely feature launches.
- Improved customer experience with insights-driven planning for enhanced brand positioning.
- Analyzed user feedback to enhance features, boosting product usability and satisfaction.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
Spa Director
Sente Bella Medical Spa
2020 - 01.2023
- Enhanced service quality by leading and developing estheticians and therapists.
- Increased client engagement and retention through effective marketing strategies.
- Optimized product selection by managing inventory and procurement processes efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through collaboration with medical staff.
- Designed staff training programs to enhance skills and customer service excellence.
- Implemented cost-control measures, improving profitability while maintaining high-quality services.
- Diversified service offerings with integration of Booker and CRM technologies and over $30k in new equipment.
Education
MBA - Business
University of San Diego – Knauss School of Business
San Diego, CA05.2025
Master of Arts - Sustainability
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2022
Skills
- Sewing
- Hand stitching
- Sewing techniques
- Fabric cutting
- Fashion styling
- Self-motivated professional
- Trend and emerging brand awareness
Websites
Accomplishments
- Won "3rd place" for AI Startup competition
- Sgt Major Grace Carle Leadership Awardee 2025 - This was awarded to a female Marine who had demonstrated esprit de corps, excellence in their field, and volunteerism in, with, or for the betterment of our Chapter.
Certification
- From Garment to Pattern: Reverse Engineering Training - Oct 9-23, 2025
- LVMH Creation & Branding/Operations and Supply Chain Training - Aug to Dec 2025
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry, Safety and Health
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
Cali Water (CPG Beverage)
06.2024 - 09.2025
Product Manager
Farewell Finder (Tech Startup)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Independent Sewist
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Spa Director
Sente Bella Medical Spa
2020 - 01.2023
MBA - Business
University of San Diego – Knauss School of Business
Master of Arts - Sustainability
Arizona State University