1. ARLENE CABAÑAS
662 DIEGO CUELLAR, FAIR VIEW, SAN JUAN, PR 00926
787.637.8222
arlenecabanas@gmail.com
Background
Summary
GENERAL MANAGER with extensive experience in purchasing, vendors’ relations,
management, marketing, sales, and operations of businesses. Product knowledge spans
general interior design, kitchen design, textiles, wall coverings, furnishings, and carpets; as
well as some knowledge in high end fashion.
Related areas of expertise are:
 Interior Design
 Purchasing
 Management
 Excellent vendors relations
 Customer service
Experience A. Yañez Diaz & Associates, Inc. dba DDC Design & Decor Center Since 2011
Showroom Manager, (October 2011 to present )
The showroom is open to the interior decorator/design trade professionals and
offers a variety of lines with high-end fabrics, wall coverings, furnishings, area rugs
and accessories for residential and commercial applications.
 I manage to achieve showroom sales and service goals and ensure the
continuous, efficient operation of the showroom.
 Process all the purchases with our suppliers including the coordination for air
and/or ocean delivery.
 Oversee account management programs
 Seek opportunities to increase sales and improve operations; as well as
participate in showroom floor sales and service activities.
B. La Mia Cucina, INC. 2006-2011
Purchasing Manager, (January 2008 to October 2011 )
The company imports Italian Kitchens from the prestigious lines Scavolini and SCIC.
In addition, imports German appliances from MIELE.
 Process all the purchases with our suppliers including the coordination for air
and/or ocean delivery.
 Design kitchens, bathrooms and closets; and evaluate other salespersons
designs for projects or retail clients.
 Assist in the sales of kitchens.
 Worked the marketing with local magazines, billboards and internet.
 Develop a Kitchen line with premium Italian materials and local assembly.
Projects Supervisor, (June 2007 to December 2007)
 Supervise installations of Italian kitchens, bathrooms and closets on residential
projects from 50 to 200 units each.
 Attend contractors meetings weekly.
 Prepare reports of the progress and finished units of high end residential
projects: Ocean Sixteen, Laguna Plaza, Caribe Plaza, Ciudad Jardin Gurabo
and Bairoa.
Administrative Assistant, (November 2006 to June 2007)
 Evaluate and process purchase orders for Italian kitchens, bathrooms and
closets of residential projects Ocean Sixteen and Laguna Plaza.
C. idéecor 2001-2006
Interior Designer, (January 2001 to November 2006 )
 Meet with clients to develop a concept according to the client’s needs, tastes
and budget.
 Space planning, selection of materials, furnishing and supervision of
constructions at private homes and businesses.
 Coordinate supplies, deliveries and installation procedures with suppliers.
 Develop contracts, manage the budget, maintain clients informed of the
progress of the project and sustain good relationships with suppliers.
D. Oui Boutique 1997-1999
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2. Sales Associate, (October 1997 to January 1999 )
The store represented high end lines such as Emanuel Ungaro, Tracy Reese,
Carmen Marc Valvo, Cynthia Rowley, Guiseppe Zanotti, MacKenzie-Childs, Creed.
Theory, Gerard Yosca, among many others
 Maintain an exceeded quota determined monthly.
 Sale of all Oui merchandise which included high end women clothing, shoes,
accessories, perfumes, beauty products, home accessories and furniture.
 Responsible of the lay away and hosiery departments.
 Supplied the cash register daily and closing deposits when assigned.
Education  Attending courses, workshops and seminars for professional development 2001-present
 Certification of Interior Designer and Decorator, San Juan School of
Interior Design, San Juan, Puerto Rico
1998-2000
 BBA (Management and Marketing), Loyola University, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
1993-1997
Skills  Fully Bilingual: Read, write and speak (Spanish and English).
 Computers: QuickBooks, AutoCAD LT, SCIC: Custom software,
Scavolini: Custom Software, Microsoft Office XP: Word, Excel, Power
Point, Publisher and Outlook, Internet Explorer, Safari, Mac
knowledgeable.
 Team worker, organized, reliable, fast leaner, motivated
Licenses  License of Interior Design and Decoration, Puerto Rico 2001-Present
Affiliations
 CODDI (Colegio de Diseñadores-Decoradores de Interiores de Puerto
Rico)
 IFI (International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers)
 NAPW (National Association of Professional Women) 2014-Present
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