Astrid Balcarcel

Experience

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  Associazione Culturale Fontana Nuova

  May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Interior Designer

  Coordinated decoration and remodeling tasks for spaces: painting, upholstery, carpentry, and restoration of pieces. Assisted in technical restoration work in the religious spaces of the Association.

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  LIA COHEN

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  Fashion Designer

  Participated as a member of the design team, collaborating in the conceptualization and execution of projects. Generated and managed the technical packages for each collection. Was responsible for purchasing and importing raw materials from international textile suppliers; also collaborated with them to develop new fabrics based on design. Carried out the design of prints for the development of new fabrics.

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  Forêt (Babies and Kids)

  Jun 2020 - now

  Co-Founder and Designer

  We created a brand focused on childrenswear with an innovative vision towards sustainability. Carried out the brand's creative process: designing clothing, sourcing fabric and accessories according to the designs, and creating technical packages for the execution of each garment. Supervised production: pattern making and garment construction.Implemented the marketing strategy: positioning the brand in two stores and generating online sales through social media presence.Executed the marketing strategy: successfully positioning the brand in two stores and generating online sales through social media presence. Show less

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  Residencia Verapaz

  Jan 2021 - now

  Executive Director
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  Colegios APDE

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  Teacher

  Part-time teacher of high school seniors.