Natalie Villarreal

I have helped some of the nation's most well-known companies in fashion and retail to optimize their product offerings and brand for improved profitability and market performance. I bring strong knowledge of Technical fashion Design, creative design, advertising, branding, and retail business operations, helping both large and small companies achieve their strategic priorities.

Technical Designer - Intradeco

(2021-04)

Served as a liaison between the design and production teams, ensuring that designs flow effortlessly through the manufacturing process and into a finished good sold to the consumer. Additional accountability for identifying challenges that may arise in the process and provide a solution to the factory or supplier to ensure quality product delivery and production.

• Served as Lead Technical Designer for Walmart's private label brands, Amazon Essential© Active Wear Men's line, Fruit of the Loom© Thermals and Sleep Wear for Men's, Ladies and Kids, Wrangler© Ladies Sleep Wear, and Lee© Ladies Casual Wear.
• Collaborated with design team and pattern makers to develop new styles from concept to production.
• Partnered with Walmart Technical Designers for style fit approvals related to various brands including Athletic Works, Wonder Nation, Time and Tru, Terra and Sky for Men's, Ladies, Boys and Toddler.
• Recognized by Walmart's 3D team when my graded 3D render was selected as an example in their training manual to establish best practices and standards.
• Worked on a project with Walmart for boys adaptive clothing. Clothing designed for children with sensory sensitivities to make dressing more comfortable and reduce discomfort.

Technical Design Assistant - Intradeco

(2016-07 - 2021-04)

Offered friendly and efficient assistance to the Sr. Pattern Maker and sample room team. Carried out day-to-day duties and responsibilities accurately and efficiently such as measuring and checking samples, photographing samples, preparing photos, updated technical sketches, booking model fittings, and ordering supplies.

• Among the first in the company to begin using 3D software in alignment with Walmart's implementation use of 3D to reduce number of samples.
• Recognized as a talent potential by upper management who invested and facilitated my professional development (pattern schooling) for future growth.
• Generated 3D renderings for design or fit purposes and updated technical sketches, added, or updated POM measurements in PLM.
• Supported procurement, ordering supplies for sample room department. Worked within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Optimized activities through accurate and efficient project engagement. Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks.

Assistant Account Executive - Rocket Dog Creative Studio

(2015-10 - 2016-02)

Support to the advertising/marketing team in conducting research for different projects and business opportunities. Key priority on driving sales and helping clients to improve their brand profile and performance. Confirmed meetings with clients, setting deadlines and organized presentations.

• Worked on a variety of projects for companies to build their online image and improve engagement and conversions. Delivered key win for 'Maya's Rainbow', a non-profit account, helping them achieve their brand goals.
• Created presentations to scope out new client possibilities and business prospects based on market research and analysis of the company.
• Provided assistance with advertising campaigns to include organizing photo shoots and commercial sets for companies such as iHome and Vaporfi.

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising - Florida International University (2013 - 2015)