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I am Maria Patricia Paez Morales, a multidisciplinary designer and e-commerce professional focused on fashion, retail and digital marketing. I build brands and optimize online shopping experiences by combining aesthetics with data-driven strategies.
With leadership experience as a General Manager, Sales Manager, and Lecturer, I thrive in cross-functional collaboration—from Shopify stores to social media campaigns, packaging, and logistics. I love turning creative ideas into measurable results and helping teams grow.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
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French
Beginner
Work Experience
Lecturer – Basic Design & Color I at Instituto de Diseño de Caracas
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025Taught courses in design fundamentals, color theory, and chromatic harmony; developed lesson plans, practical assignments, and assessments for first-semester design students; fostered creativity and critical thinking through projects; guided students in building their academic portfolios.
General Manager and Coordination at Miss D Concept Store
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025Led online and in-store operations for a fashion retail store, managed the Shopify online store to boost digital sales, coordinated social media strategy, supervised visual merchandising for brand consistency, directed the administrative team, and provided customer service across digital channels including WhatsApp, Instagram, and email.
Lecturer – Basic Design & Color I at Instituto de Diseño de Caracas
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025Taught courses in design fundamentals, color theory, and chromatic harmony. Developed lesson plans, practical assignments, and assessments for first-semester design students. fostered creativity and critical thinking through individual and group projects. Guided students in building their academic portfolios.
General Manager and Coordination at Miss D Concept Store
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025Managed the online store on Shopify, increasing digital sales and optimizing the customer shopping experience. Coordinated social media strategy, achieving sustained growth in followers and engagement. Supervised visual merchandising both in-store and on the e-commerce platform, ensuring brand consistency. Directed the administrative team and oversaw daily operations. Provided customer service across digital channels (WhatsApp, Instagram, E-mail).
Sales Manager at Futura Art Prints
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024Managed national and international sales of contemporary art pieces, built relationships with collectors and galleries to generate new business opportunities, coordinated packaging, shipping, and delivery logistics, and implemented inventory control to optimize stock and reduce delays.
Sales Manager at Futura Art Prints
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Managed national and international sales of contemporary art pieces. Built relationships with collectors and galleries, generating new business opportunities. Coordinated packaging, shipping, and delivery logistics, ensuring customer satisfaction. Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock and reduce delays.
Designer at VA Locator
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Created promotional materials (invitations, flyers, social media posts) for events in Miami and developed visual content aligned with client branding and marketing goals.
Lead Designer at Pawer
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Designed complete sportswear collections for adults and children from concept to final production, supervised textile printing processes and quality control of materials, and adapted creative concepts to market trends and consumer needs.
Designer at VA Locator
January 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025Created promotional material (invitations, flyers, social media posts) for events in Miami. Developed visual content aligned with client branding and marketing goals.
Lead Designer at Pawer
January 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025Designed complete sportswear collections for adults and children, from concept to final production. Supervised textile printing processes and ensured quality control of materials. Adapted creative concepts to market trends and consumer needs.
Sales Executive at Perinola HG
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Provided personalized customer service and sales support, monitored inventory and supervised restocking processes, and assisted in sales strategies and administrative management.
Sales Executive at Perinola HG
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Provided personalized customer service and sales support. Monitored inventory and supervised restocking processes. Assisted in sales strategies and administrative management.
E-commerce | Digital Marketing | Social Media at ekom Solution / Grupo Ikonos
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Edited and optimized product photos for Amazon storefronts, supported digital marketing campaigns and social media content creation, and collaborated on keyword research and SEO optimization for product listings.
E-commerce | Digital Marketing | Social Media at ekom Solution / Grupo Ikonos
January 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Edited and optimized product photos for Amazon storefronts of emerging brands, improving marketplace visibility. Supported digital marketing campaigns and social media content creation. Collaborated on keyword research and SEO optimization for product listings.
Education
Master’s in Branding, Creation and Design of Brands at Universidad Europea - Spain
October 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025Diploma in Pedagogical Strategies for Innovative Teaching at Universidad Central de Venezuela
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Diploma in E-commerce at IESA - Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Illustration at Instituto de Diseño de Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Psychology at Universidad Metropolitana - Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017English as a Foreign Language at Georgetown University - Washington DC - USA
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025Master’s in Branding, Creation and Design of Brands at Universidad Europea - Spain
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Diploma in Pedagogical Strategies for Innovative Teaching at Universidad Central de Venezuela
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Diploma in E-commerce at IESA - Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Illustration at Instituto de Diseño de Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Psychology at Universidad Metropolitana - Caracas - Venezuela
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017English as a Foreign Language at Georgetown University - Washington DC - USA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Master’s in Branding, Creation and Design of Brands
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Diploma in Pedagogical Strategies for Innovative Teaching
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Diploma in E-commerce
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Illustration
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Psychology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017English as a Foreign Language
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
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