Natalie Novillo

Elevate the standards. Turn ideas into realities. Celebrate the milestones. Shall we?

Natalie Novillo's Bio:

Natalie Novillo's Experience:

• Filmaholics Movie Trivia Website & Mobile App | Gamification at Smashing Productions Inc.

  February 2013 - Present | Los Angeles, CA

  Originally hired to redesign the user experience of George Burditt's movie trivia website, the conceptualization of something much greater became apparent. After pitching a new profit model and introducing a new spin on the company's branding, a promotion to lead the company's creative direction and business development was accepted. Currently, Filmaholics has teamed up with Mobile Programming and is preparing to launch and test our first prototype in November 2013.

• Founder & Producer at Chroma Coalition

  February 2012 - Present | Los Angeles, CA

  Inspired an art movement that integrated multiple industries to help fuel, fund and execute a $40,000 event completely unprecedented in its category. Acknowledged tremendous potential to quite literally draw awareness and inspire unforeseen collaborations with companies seeking community outreach. The campaign goal to eliminate body painting's sometimes negative stigma proved an amazing feat that resulted in acquiring new advocacy and a demand for ongoing industry representation. Chroma Coalition is an ongoing annual event and is scheduled to launch its 2nd Edition Summer 2015.

• Market Research Consultant at STARMEN Design Group

  January 2012 - Present | Hollywood, CA

  Prepared market landscape reports to include company, consumer, competitive and community analyses. Presented key insights to assist in the strategic and creative conceptualization for high profile projects in the tech, hospitality and apparel industries.

• Freelance Account Consultant / Sales, Design & Product Development at UNI Trim

  2012 - 2012

  Serviced and managed accounts suppling garments to mass market buyers by customizing trim designs according to trends and client demands, thus securing a competitive edge. Negotiating extremely competitive prices and spearheading deadlines in production stages and distribution established UNI as a leader its category.

• Design Associate for As U Wish Clothing at Secret Charm, LLC.

  2009 - 2012

  Recruited by the merchandising director of a previous employer to help restructure operation procedures of a stagnant clothing brand. Helped implement corporate tactics, forecast trends and employ strong client relationships that improved design, quality and deadlines. Sales tripled from $7 million to $21 million in less than 2 years placing As U Wish ahead of the competition.

• Design Associate for XOXO at Kellwood Company

  2007 - 2009

  Originally hired as a technical designer. Superseded target goals within 6 months of hire and was promoted to alleviate tension in cross-functional departments lacking internal support, thus increasing productivity by 30%. Also functioned as a bridge between 3 clothing brands and directly assisted the division director before accepting a second promotion to focus solely on XOXO Dresses.

• Sales Support at Dial M Showroom

  2007 - 2007

  Supported merchandising and wholesale activity for a contemporary fashion showroom representing 6 labels. Processed orders, catalogued samples, organized marketing materials, and attended trade shows. Exercised this position to gain consumer insight for product design.

• Program Facilitator & Mentor at Children: Our Ultimate Investment

  2006 - 2006

  Facilitated a nonprofit mentorship program as a result of demonstrating leadership and conflict resolution skills to its founder and directors. The required masters in psychology for this position was waived due to job performance proficiency. Awarded for interpersonally engaging and graduating 11 at-risk high school students from the program.

• Office Manager at Hands on Health Chiropractic

  2004 - 2006

  Exercised administrative leadership skills to efficiently manage a chiropractic office heavily focused on the up sale of spa services. Successfully kept 9 massage therapist booked 90% of operation hours 6 days a week. Continuously met new patient acquisition targets, negotiated fee schedules, strategized promotions, and attended conferences.

• Special Education Assistant at Los Angeles Unified School District

  2003 - 2003

  Transcended the value of structuring Individualized Education Programs by devoting extended time to consult parents coping with difficult child development situations and cohesively encouraged the benefits of the curriculum.

• Customer Service Specialist at 1800 4 Insure Insurance

  2000 - 2002

  Managed front desk operations and directed sales leads for a privately held high volume and fast paced auto insurance brokerage. Established strong relationships with affiliated insurance brokers and financiers to secure immediate response and quick solutions in troubleshooting policy issues, reducing customer service wait time by 30%.

Natalie Novillo's Education:

• UCLA

  2012 – 2013
  Marketing Certificate with Emphasis in Social Media & Web Analytics

• Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

  2005 – 2007
  AA, Professional Designation in Apparel Design

• California State University-Northridge

  2000 – 2005
  BA, Psychology

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