Cenia Paredes

Taught design entrepreneurs through “Hot Topics” courses and provided technical instruction in Adobe Illustrator and Shopify. Developed original course materials and delivered specialized curriculum focused on practical, industry-ready skills.

Opened and managed a flagship retail store to elevate brand visibility and customer experience. Launched and scaled a dress line across boutiques, department stores, and international teleshopping networks (HSN/QVC). Directed concept creation, seasonal collection development, and fit development aligned with evolving fashion trends. Led global production collaborations and quality control to ensure products meet rigorous aesthetic and quality standards. Managed performance against sales targets while protecting healthy profit margins. Supported brand growth through regional trade show presence and market research to identify consumer-relevant opportunities.

Designed apparel for private label accounts and owned the end-to-end technical workflow, including tech packs and line plans. Coordinated logistics with overseas factories and executed intricate embroidery and bead layouts to meet design and quality requirements.