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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 

  • Implemented an Excel database to manage the status of clients’ authorization forms 

  • Communicate daily with all cross-functional departments to update the clientele open case list and evaluate issues before reporting to Managing Partners

  • Cross analyzed both attorneys’ trial calendar with their clients’ digital files to verify required documents were present

  • Simultaneously developed clear, accurate and timely reports for both attorneys using Excel   

  • Reported and filed unresponsive clients to process and mail or email no contact letters 

  • Follow up daily with clients with missing documentation required by multiple departments 

  • Oversaw all returned documents and presented them to the appropriate department, recorded, and properly filed in both the digital and physical filing system

  • Supported Office Manager in developing and managing a new archival system for closed cases

Argentina Fashion Week 

August - September 2023

August  2023

Designer 

  • Conducted trend forecasting and market research 

  • 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

  • Created and sketched over 100 woman’s ready-to-wear designs for Fall/Winter using Procreate

  • Consulted with mentors to choose 12 cohesive looks that best represented my brand and collection objectives

  • Created technical flats and digital patterns using CLO3D

  • Coordinated garment construction and fabric sourcing from Italy; Traveled to Italy to hand select materials 

  • Check and approve of samples and adjusted pattern if necessary 

  • Collaborated and communicated with a team for styling the runway looks 

  • Attend fittings, model casting, and rehearsal 

  • Managed backstage schedule and assigned tasks to helpers; Dressed and styled models for runway 

ALEXIS

May  2023

Design Consultant (temporary)

  • Collected trend forecasting and market research and competitive analysis for Resort Collection

  • Concept design, pull fabrics, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos based on given prompts.

  • 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

  • Provided creative direction and professional feedback to each individual student on their collection/project

  • Explained project objectives, individual objectives, and demonstrated design techniques

  • Analyzed a student’s sketches/designs and deliberated with the leading professor on progress and performance

  • Offered recommendations or defended judgement with leading professor and student during revisions  

  • Provide assistance with Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Wix

  • Taught and guided students on creating physical patterns based on illustrated designs 

  • Demonstrated the exercise and techniques necessary 

  • Oversaw students’ work and attended those who needed assistance 

  • Provided feedback on students’ work 

Miami Swim Week / Beach Bikini AUS

Personal Assistant and Backstage Assistant (Intern)

July 2022 

  • Kept the Designer well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities

  • Answered calls and messages as necessary; communicate with clients and staff on behalf of designer

  • Lead a team that conducted the model castings and responsible for hiring and booking models 

  • Managed and organized the backstage schedule for designers and models prior to show 

Cacciatore & Sons

Cashier/Assistant Bookkeeper

Seasonal since 2018

  • Assisted bookkeeper with paying outstanding invoices and managing checkbook 

  • Maintained accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries

  • Ensured registers contained sufficient change and balanced 

  • Oversaw over 100 large orders / catering orders at a time and created a digital database to track and manage

LANGUAGES 

English - First language 

Spanish - Mother's tongue 

Italian - Competent:
2 years (4 levels) at the University of Miami 

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