MARIA CACCIATORE
MARIA CACCIATORE
With an education in Business and Fashion, I have gained a diverse yet complementary set of skills. I have continued to challenge myself outside of my studies whether it is writing for school newspapers or learning 3D software. From finance to fashion design, I fulfill my motto,
“You have to know a little bit about everything.”
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EDUCATION
Istituto Marangoni Miami
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
August 2021 - May 2023
University of Miami
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Finance and Marketing
January 2018 - May 2021
EXPERIENCE
Ford, Dean & Rotundo PA.
Assistant (Temporary)
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Prepared and formulated authorization forms to be mailed to clients with open cases
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Implemented an Excel database to manage the status of clients’ authorization forms
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Communicate daily with all cross-functional departments to update the clientele open case list and evaluate issues before reporting to Managing Partners
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Cross analyzed both attorneys’ trial calendar with their clients’ digital files to verify required documents were present
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Simultaneously developed clear, accurate and timely reports for both attorneys using Excel
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Reported and filed unresponsive clients to process and mail or email no contact letters
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Follow up daily with clients with missing documentation required by multiple departments
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Oversaw all returned documents and presented them to the appropriate department, recorded, and properly filed in both the digital and physical filing system
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Supported Office Manager in developing and managing a new archival system for closed cases
Argentina Fashion Week
August - September 2023
August 2023
Designer
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Conducted trend forecasting and market research
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Conceptualized and developed multiple mood boards, story boards, color pallet, and inspiration boards based on research and deliberated with two mentors on which best met my personal objectives
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Created and sketched over 100 woman’s ready-to-wear designs for Fall/Winter using Procreate
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Consulted with mentors to choose 12 cohesive looks that best represented my brand and collection objectives
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Created technical flats and digital patterns using CLO3D
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Coordinated garment construction and fabric sourcing from Italy; Traveled to Italy to hand select materials
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Check and approve of samples and adjusted pattern if necessary
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Collaborated and communicated with a team for styling the runway looks
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Attend fittings, model casting, and rehearsal
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Managed backstage schedule and assigned tasks to helpers; Dressed and styled models for runway
ALEXIS
May 2023
Design Consultant (temporary)
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Collected trend forecasting and market research and competitive analysis for Resort Collection
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Concept design, pull fabrics, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos based on given prompts.
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Sketched designs using Procreate and collaborated ideas with the other members of the design team
Istituto Marangoni Miami
January 2023 - May 2023
Co-Professor for Industry Project / Pattern Cutting 1 Substitute Teacher
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Provided creative direction and professional feedback to each individual student on their collection/project
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Explained project objectives, individual objectives, and demonstrated design techniques
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Analyzed a student’s sketches/designs and deliberated with the leading professor on progress and performance
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Offered recommendations or defended judgement with leading professor and student during revisions
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Provide assistance with Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Wix
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Taught and guided students on creating physical patterns based on illustrated designs
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Demonstrated the exercise and techniques necessary
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Oversaw students’ work and attended those who needed assistance
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Provided feedback on students’ work
Miami Swim Week / Beach Bikini AUS
Personal Assistant and Backstage Assistant (Intern)
July 2022
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Kept the Designer well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities
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Answered calls and messages as necessary; communicate with clients and staff on behalf of designer
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Lead a team that conducted the model castings and responsible for hiring and booking models
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Managed and organized the backstage schedule for designers and models prior to show
Cacciatore & Sons
Cashier/Assistant Bookkeeper
Seasonal since 2018
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Assisted bookkeeper with paying outstanding invoices and managing checkbook
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Maintained accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries
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Ensured registers contained sufficient change and balanced
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Oversaw over 100 large orders / catering orders at a time and created a digital database to track and manage