Francisco Valencia

* Developed & maintained high operational Standards * Instituted objectives, policies & procedures * Managed financing and resource allocations * Streamlined customer service key standards * Analyzed merchandise flow reports & doubled sales * Introduced innovative solutions to business problems * Researched and predicted business and industry trends *Coordinated Global sourcing strategies * Interviewed, recruited, & managed staff development * Approved key tactical supply chain decisions Creative Director / Designer * Designed, Merchandised, & Inaugurated 2 retail outlets * Conceptualized all digital, printed, and social media * Oversaw all aspects of product design & development * Launched a cohesive product line to increase sales * Established & developed brand direction & integrity * Approved key tactical supply chain decisions * Provided quality control over concepts and projects * Utilized industry technology and software effectively * Tracked, analyzed & predicted Industry trends * Lead with passion, integrity, & conviction

* Presented FIDM educational enrichment courses * Conducted specialized workshops and large assemblies * Provided feedback and recommendations on content * Designed additional material for each discipline * Learned & completed 13 specialized certifications * Generated payroll and activity reports

Instructor (Computer Aided Design, Portfolio Development, Collection Development, Fashion Show Production) * Established curriculum & rubric for grading. * Assisted in building student social clubs * Created enrichment materials for each discipline * Produced volunteer mentor workshops * Taught 10 to 16 students * Managed fundraisers for student projects * Evaluated & critiqued student projects

* Engineered & utilized business plan * Collaborated with organizations on community outreach * Established & developed brand direction & integrity * Founded Carmen Valencia Foundation & Scholarship * Manage marketing campaigns & promotional events * Recognized for community outreach work * Launched a cohesive product line to reflect brand image