Diana ARCE

• Managed mid- and large-scale sourcing and production for small designers, coordinating around 10 vendors per project. • Sourced specialized artisands and suppliers for modular pieces requiring millimetric precision. • Oversaw QC from prototypes to final client deliveries, ensuring impeccable craftsmanship. • Built strong client relationships: nearly all clients returned for additional commissions. • Quoted new projects, compared proposals, and selected the most suitable supplier for each project. • Managed shipping, deliveries, and customs when necessary. • Monitored timelines and ensured projects were delivered on schedule. • Directed designers and vendors to launch collections, managing briefs, logistics, and events. • Organized high-profile symposium at the UN, overseeing every detail from concept to execution.

• Served as Design Buyer for 11 global boutique openings, sourcing unique pieces that reinforced the architectural brief and elevated the in-store experience. • Supported Creative and Architecture Directors in developing the architectural brand identity, presenting it to the CEO. • Oversaw pop-ups and flagship stores, ensuring consistency with brand visual and experiential standards. • Assisted in openings across New York, Japan, India, Italy, China, Switzerland, managing local vendors and sourcing luxury pieces within budget.

• Managed outsourcing for Chanel Fragrances and Skincare across Americas, Japan, Korea, and Europe, ensuring innovation while upholding the brand’s luxury image, with 20-27 projects. • Built and maintained a supplier database, streamlining sourcing and supporting capacity planning. • Created and presented projects briefs for the Makeup Studio and DA, aligning concepts with Chanel’s creative standards. • Directed development teams and vendors from project initiation through initial production, ensuring transparency, quality, and on-time delivery.

• Synthesized complex market and procurement data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders. • Designed high-quality business presentations supporting operational decisions. • Collaborated with global teams to deliver accurate, visually compelling deliverables under tight deadlines.

- Designing bespoke night gowns and swim wear; working with clients to understand their requirements and creating beautiful designs, developing patterns, cutting, sewing and tailoring. -Using and developing skills mostly in corseterie, lace works, silk and embroidery. - Managing and running the business; sourcing suppliers, finances and business development activities to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the business. - Establishing a successful brand and building a great reputation across Costa Rica.