Gina Torres

PROJECT LEAD - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

2019 – Present

? Liquidation of multimillion dollar estate and active working commercial farm in Argentina, CA. ? Managed and lead multiple projects through completion during the renovation of a 450-year-old Spanish-style mission estate house with historical significance.

Active member

2018 – 2019

LIFESTYLE PRODUCTION AND DESIGN SENIOR MANAGER ? Managed and designed from concept through production custom luxury sportswear for men and women A-list celebrities, ranging from Academy/Grammy/Emmy/Golden Globe Award-winning clients, to professional atheletes from the NFL, NBA, MBL, and NHL. o Researched, designed and created one-of-a-kind high-end garments and oversaw execution of all phases of development and production at the on-site warehouse factory in Van Nuys, CA. o Selected and purchased all fabrics and trims to be used in the garment design for each client. o Attended client fittings and meetings to ensure each garment fit precisely and design concept was interpreted perfectly. o Managed Alterations and Production department teams of 30+ people.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

2014 – 2014

Supported 2 senior-level Vice Presidents and their large teams (total org size ~900): VP Technology Partnerships & Alliances and the VP Technical Services. Departments consist of Strategic Alliances, Business Development, Ecosystems, and the Symantec Technology Enabled Program "STEP". Technical Services includes Consulting, Education, and Business Critical Services. o Proactively managed all Executive & team calendars with complicated and busy prioritization needs. Demanded constant fluctuation of time-management and round-the-clock awareness of email & telephone communication to monitor changes. o Scheduled organization-wide All Hands meetings that required multi-media connectivity on an international level with hundreds of participants. o Coordination and implementation of monthly Operational and Talent Reviews for Technical Services. o Orchestration of team-building activities, workshops and events on a regular basis to help motivate and improve overall team morale. o Communication hub for internal and external colleagues and clients. o Regularly monitor inbound and outbound emails, draft correspondence, and help Executives prioritize inbox to ensure nothing is missed. o Aid Executives with achieving their Green Card and navigating the complicated immigration process o Provided regular complicated international/domestic travel and managed all visa/passport requirements.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

2012 – 2013

Successfully completed a 1-year contract, supporting the offices of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Provided high-level daily executive assistance to two senior level firm Partners and Directors. o Scheduled & maintained multiple high-volume calendars, complex scheduling, conference calls, video conference calls, client meetings, workshops and events. o Acted as an effective gatekeeper and thought-partner for Executives. o Drafted correspondence, memoranda, dictation, and functioned as a proxy for Executive emails. o Coordinated Executives' international/domestic travel and managed all visa/passport requirements. o Generated expense reports with currency conversions and international travel-related metrics. o Prioritized, reconfigured day-to-day events & workflow to optimize time and achieve goals. o Database management o Event planning: client workshops, large off-site meetings, directors' summit, west coast retreat, values day, team dinners, alumni forum, and monthly town hall meetings. o Proven capability in managing sensitive, proprietary, and confidential content.

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

2009 – 2011

Main conduit of communication with Product Development/Design team in Bali to manage & orchestrate all phases of production for product categories. o Streamlined workflow by implementing new production calendars & inserted check-points. o Developed a global product tracking system to unify departments and initiatives. o Created an inventory database for website order management and distribution. o Researched viable business partners & relevant growth opportunities. o Broadened product distribution through multiple sales channels: festivals, websites, and boutiques in North & South America, Asia, Europe and Australia. o Improved fabrication and manufacturing standards through critical quality analysis. ? Partnered with Paramount Pictures to design costumes for specific characters in the 2009 Star Trek film. ? Supported Sales team: prepared and merchandised product assortment for festival circuit.

SENIOR DESIGN AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

2005 – 2008

Active team member directly supporting the Creative Director, SVP Licensing, and two Principals. Promoted from Licensing Product Specialist to Senior Design & Development. ? Acted as the main conduit of communication for 20+ licensees and 3 international licensing agents for all product development/design operations: o Implemented and streamlined product approval process; improved standards and visibility. o Generated all development calendars, scheduled production/design for all categories. o Coordinated market weeks, tradeshows, product launches, marketing campaigns, and development cycles to promote cross-pollination of brand categories and initiatives. o Research & Development: competitive landscape, innovative concepts, technologies, fabrications, and market trends. o Prepared trade/fashion show/trend forecast summaries on behalf of the Creative Director for company-wide brand synergy direction. o Created brand-wide color palettes, seasonal design boards, Look-Books, prototypes, and market-week presentations. ? Helped launch 7+ new product categories, 5+ licensing partners, and 10+ retailers. o Secured a superior direct-to-retail contract with Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. 1st product launch sold $1 M in revenue 1st week, earning title of best design/sales in retailer's history. o Partnered with Hotel Monaco Chicago to create a "Tranquility Suite", featuring all KN products. o Created 1st Hospital KN "Comfort Suite" at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA.

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