IULIA TONEGARU

Experience

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  Mizar/Pretty Girl

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Collaborator Designer

  For two companies, I designed fashion collections and croquis for product lines spring-summer and autumn-winter seasons for varied demographics and target markets. In addition, I prepared daily trends documentation. ~ Created fashion collections for adult and teen markets, including choosing materials and chromatics.~ Designed 40+ fashion croquis for teen line; chosen to participate in creation of casual, sports, and formal/holiday adult collections.

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  I-Dea grup/KSH AUT!

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2010

  Public Relations, Area Management, Creation of Garments

  Here I gained strong exposure to public relations concepts and practices while coordinating a range of daily operations to support promotional efforts. I communicated with designers to secure clothing for display and sale, and planned and executed various promotional events.

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  Beau Monde

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Assistant Stylist

  For this major fashion magazine, I researched and selected clothing and accessories for editorial features, ads, concerts, music videos, films, and TV shows. I collaborated with designers, tailors, models, photographers, and hair and makeup artists, and worked with celebrities, publicists, and members of the media. In addition, I attended fashion shows, and assessed fashion trends and designer collections. I worked closely with the senior stylist to plan workflows and resolve issues.~ Sources clothing, products, and accessories from around the globe for use in varied shoots. Show less

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  Doina Levintza

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Assistant Fashion Designer

  For this leading Romanian fashion and costume designer, I participated in designing and producing costumes for numerous productions. I researched styles, fabrics, patterns, and designs, sourced materials, and completed design sketches and costume drafts and layouts. I conceptualized design ideas for wigs, props, make-up, and graphics, and collaborated with costume designers, producers, directors, tailors, and production teams. Also, I created design budgets and property lists, and scouted potential studios and locations.~ Sourced, hired, and managed art department teams that met evolving requirements for productions of varying sizes and budgets. Show less

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  Carturesti

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Public Relations Assistan

  Providing valuable complementary experience in public relations, I maintained varied PR, marketing, and sales processes, conducted research, and updated calendars and media lists. In addition, I developed content including press releases and newsletters, and managed communications with media professionals, vendors, and stakeholders.

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  NORIEL/SELON

  Jun 2011 - May 2018

  FASHION DESIGNER

  As children’s clothing designer, I created designs, patterns, and technical drawings, and collaborated with the creative director to conceptualize and produce collections. I sourced materials, negotiated with suppliers, and tracked factory production.~ Served as Project Manager for Mini Moon Project in Guangzhou, China; delivered training for Chinese fashion designers in use of programs needed to produce design catalogs for Middle Eastern clients, and provided feedback for teams in several factories.~ Completed extensive international travel to source materials, build relationships with manufacturers, negotiate with suppliers, review status of production, and attend trade shows.~ Organized spring/summer catalogs for high-value clients from Dubai, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.~ Undertook research and produce sketches and first samples to support production goals and meet quality standards. Show less

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  Gabriela Dumitran Millinery Atelier

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  HATTER

  In this unique position, I was called upon to utilize exceptional creative, sketching, and hand-stitching talents to create hats and accessories for international collections. ~ Created custom hand-made head accessories for collections for Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, and Milan markets.

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  PPT-Preturi Pentru Tine

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  Production POC/ Fashion Designer Coordinator/ Junior Buyer

  In my current role I create personalized size charts and designs for women, men, children, infant, and XXL garments, and supervise development processes. Prior to each business trip to Asia, I train buyer teams on fashion trends and the correct pricing on fabrics, print techniques, and stitching, to prepare them to lead effective negotiations. ~ Only Product Developer responsible for measuring all garments from three different companies, and producing proper statistics and calculations, for the only company in Romania offering this service.~ Travel extensively to visit numerous factories across Asia. Show less

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  Murmur

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

  Wholesale Sales Manager

  1. Coordinates the international sales strategy for the company.2. It is responsible for establishing with the CEO (Executive Chairman) some quarterly sales targets.3. Is informed about foreign press agencies. 4. Forward the orders received by external customers to the production workshop.5. Provides regular (monthly) product feedback from external customers to be incorporated into the centralized feedback .6. Plan and monitor your External Sales budget with Finance Controller and COO.7. Collaborates with other departments (Marketing, Sales, Creation, Financial, Production) to permanently improve sales results. Show less

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  BRANDXCONCEPT/XEXYMIX

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Production Manager

  • Business Development: working closely with the owner/CEO and senior executives for overall business development such as designing, financial planning, sourcing, and resource management • Product Development: supervising and leading new product development projects, responsible for various areas including product designing, budget and production planning, material and fabric sourcing, negotiations with suppliers, and resource management• SEO: responsible for company’s English site, materially enhancing the traffic • Staff Education: educating and coaching staff and executives to enhance its day-to-day operation and to manage projects more efficiently Show less

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  Bbase Design Group

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  Product Developer/ Yarn Expert

  • Creative product and range output - Research, development and inspiration - as per seasons schedule• Packaging: utilising and extending Seasonal Forecast, Seasonal Range Strategy and Client Specific Range Programs steps, as detailed under Private Label to attain growth and success for the packaging category and clients •. Logistic Packing - Gathering/ Organising/ Developing of all logistic products• Creative commercialisation of new Sustainable materials into viable products for sales team • Sourcing of new sustainable materials and ideas• Client meetings and presentations: preparation of allocated product presentations• On-time development of ranges• Liaise closely with bbase merchandisers and manufacturers with clear communication and efficiencies around sample development• Oversee workflow and T&A on allocated segments/clients• Extensive travel for development and sourcing- with PM (Mandarin and Cantonese)• Ensure updates for booked styles and competitor styles, identify top booked styles for previous year ensure updates for all styles• Market Segment Analysis, with a thorough understanding of current market segments within the business including Tween/Youth, Casual/Fashion/Contemporary /Mass• Moderate/Men's with focus in particular on emerging handmade premium/branded clients, and the Fashion/Contemporary and Mass Moderate markets• Confidently present trend & product assortments to clients as needed, with the support of Design/ PD Teams Show less

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  Private Golf Line

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2024

  Production manager

  Women’s golf apparel seamlessly worn both on- and off-course in a versatile aesthetic that combines technology and performance with style and sophistication.

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  PANGEA

  Nov 2024 - now

  Product Management Specialist