Monica Zaldivar

* Assist and communicate efficiently with design teams as part of the CAD department. * Undertake high volumes of urgent projects for all brands, Develop fabric CADs for all brands. * Create Yarns, Weaves, Prints, and Boards using Ned Graphics packages. * Create Floor layouts using Visual Retailing 3D software * Use Adobe and Ned Graphics softwares to Compile Catalogs, Body Fill, Recolor CADs, and Export files for use with WebPDM/PLM * Maintain CAD libraries and archives, Documentation of processes, Assist colorist in any way possible

* Assist design team with: Trend Research, Color rings, Presentation Boards, Catalogs, Body CADs in U4IA CAD books, Knitting in U4IA, Illustrator sketches & flats, Uploading to Web PDM, Organizing Workspace, Filing, Shipping

* Maintain overall appearance of studio and store, In-store fixture placement, Style mannequins, Ensure appropriate merchandise was on sales floor. * Quality Check, Design, Draping, Patternmaking, Cutting, Machine hand knitting, Sewing samples, Assist with factory visit, Fit Model, Steam, Iron, Wash garments, Label garments. * Package items, Check invoices, Trend research, Update company blog, Answer telephones, Inventory. * Production Assistant/Dresser: Style Wars 2008 and at the Resort 2009 Show

Created and donated recycled pamphlet envelope clutch for Charity Auction Davie, FL - Jan. 2010

* Create window and in-store displays, Strategic placement of merchandise and fixtures, and Execute new floor sets. * Liaison between corporate visual team and store employees, Collaborate with team members to create efficient displays, Communicate store changes with staff and Train employees in visual concepts. * Travel and prepare new stores for grand openings, Interview visual merchandiser candidates, Delegate tasks * Assist Managers: Paperwork, Report hot and cold items, Markdown reports, Shipping/packing list reports, Coordinating work schedules, Interviews, Meetings, Store to store transfers Damage item returns, Store maintenance calls, Inspection preparations, Counting registers, Exchanges, Loss prevention, Inventory, and Customer service.