Katie Calcaterra

Experience

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  Haddad Brands

  Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

  Childrens Wear Assistant Designer

  Dickies Girls & Boys, Levi's Boys & Nike Girls Lines:• Sketched technical flats & informed factories of construction details • Technical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator • Thorough communication & management of overseas sample & production teams • Tracking samples & ensuring timely production deliveries• Formulating line sheets & tech packs• Collaborating with buyers to develop salable collections each season

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  Commercial, Film & Television Production

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2014

  Costume Designer & Wardrobe Stylist

  Responsibilities:• Collaborated with multiple department heads to achieve creative continuity• Designed, shopped & created wardrobe for all characters throughout each project• Managed a team & delegated tasks accordingly• Combined patience, determination & resourcefulness to execute the vision of high profile clients • Repeated & proven success working with small budgets & tight schedulesUnion Membership:• IATSE Local 829 United Scenic Artists• IATSE Theatrical Wardrobe Union 764Notable Credits Include:Television Series:• Are We There Yet?, A Gifted Man, Believe, Jack & Triumph Show, John Oliver's NY Stand-Up Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Mr. Robot, Onion News Network, Saturday Night Live & What Not To WearFilm Work:• 30 Beats- Directed by Alexis Lloyd, Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Vahina Giocante & Justin Kirk• Entre Nos- Directed by Paola Mendoza, Cinematography by: Bradford YoungCommercial & Editorial Clients:• Bank of America, Campbell’s, Cannon, Capitol One, Carolina Herrera, Citibank, Comcast, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Entertainment Weekly, Google, LOGO TV, NY Lotto, NY Stock Exchange, Time Out New York, TLC, Tylenol, Under the Gunn, Verizon, Virgin Mobile & Woolite Show less

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  Talbots

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  Newborn & Babies Assistant Designer

  • Designed & approved embroidery & embellishment layouts• Approved lab dips• Collaborated with a team of designers & buyers to design newborn & babies collections for multiple seasons• Daily communication with & management of overseas sample & production teams• Market & trend Research• Creating design & inspiration presentation boards for buyers

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  Mary Jane Lane Suspenders

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2019

  Head Designer

  - Mary Jane Lane was born out of my love for vintage dapper dressing and a desire to create high-quality heirloom suspenders & accessories made by hand using repurposed materials- Design, manufacturing, marketing & sales of custom suspenders & accessories- Utilizing my degree in fashion design, I hand-drafted all the patterns & made each piece by hand, manufacturing them on an industrial sewing machine,- I marketed direct to consumer with my large clientele belonging to the wedding industry in addition to vintage enthusiasts- Throughout, I executed excellent customer service & maintained meaningful relationships with my customers and displayed at many vendor + trade shows - Sustainable, eco-friendly & repurposed design practices Show less

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  Self Love Kitchen

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Recipe Writer & Chef

  Designed, developed & maintained www.SelfLoveKitchen.com, a food blog focused on dairy free, gluten free & low sugar recipes & hosted supper clubs throughout Brooklyn

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  Bushwick Food Cooperative

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  Sourcing Manager

  - I spent two years managing the Sourcing Department at this local Brooklyn Member Based Food Cooperative while leading a team of five and overseeing weekly orders, inventory & budgets for a storefront in Bushwick Brooklyn. - A big part of my job was managing and training a team of volunteers to track and maintain weekly inventory - Using the information they gathered, I placed weekly store orders utilizing tracked sales & inventory - My favorite part of the job was sourcing new makers, vendors, & farms for the store. I developed and managed supplier relationships, continuously monitoring quality and resolving any issues that arose. - I tracked and reported on monthly budget numbers and cost-savings and implemented corrective actions to bring us into financial good standing- I continually worked to minimize costs with effective contract negotiation and expense control strategies. Show less

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  Prime Produce Limited

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Project Manager

  - I designed and implemented a green rooftop garden in Hell's Kitchen NYC that prevented nearly all stormwater runoff during the summer months, and about 70% of runoff in the winter months from going back into the city's sewer system- I designed the layout, selected the plantings, and oversaw the installation, planting & care of the plants.- Developed & maintained a seed library that included over 250 varieties of flowers, vegetables & herbs - I oversaw a team of volunteers and trained them to maintain irrigation, harvesting & take over caring for the garden Show less

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  The League of Kitchens

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  Program Manager

  - League of Kitchens is a learning platform where individuals and groups can take cooking classes with female chefs from around the world. My role spanned customer service, operations, and sales. - I executed a fast pivot from in-person offerings to fully online classes during the global pandemic- As program manager, I maintained the website development as well as managed customer service and overall operations - I acquired B2B sales and partnerships by managing relationships, keeping up communication, and documenting successful strategies- I oversaw chef recruitment, training, and onboarding processes- I managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks, while continually simplifying project management processes using task management tools. Show less

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  The Center for Sacred Window Studies

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Online Shop Manager

  - The Center for Sacred Window Studies is an online professional development program that trains individuals to become Postpartum Caregivers. My role here spanned website development, acquiring & managing vendors, and developing a marketing strategy - I built an online shop on WordPress, attracted vendors & customers to the platform, trained vendors & oversaw marketing & social media content- I maintained the website on the backend, managing affiliate programs & communicating with customers to ensure satisfaction Show less

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  Big Love Botanicals

  Oct 2021 - now

  Product Developer, Educator

  - Design, produce, market & sell herbal remedies & naturally dyed goods via wholesale, pop-ups & e-commerce- Execute excellent customer service while building meaningful relationships with customers & vendors- Website design, marketing strategy, copywriting, editorial direction, content & product development

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  The Hempstead @ Mountain Dale Farm

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Event Facilitator, Community Manager

  - Handled administrative details, scheduled & planned logistics for engaging & inclusive plant-based educational workshop- Planned, seed started, planted & cared for a medicinal herb & flower garden while developing educational programming around it- Wrote content for the weekly newsletter for the Community Supported Agriculture Program- Assisted with developing, planning, and implementing strategies to promote large- and small-scale events.