Cristina Otero

Profesional multidisciplinaria con amplio conocimiento y experiencia en la gestión de proyectos, en él campo del diseño y en procesos de innovación.

Principales campos de acción y experiencia : gestión de empresas, emprendimiento, economía circular, diseño y creatividad, gestión de equipos, comunicación y eventos,  educación

Project Manager - Smartincirles
09/22 – Present
Responsible for the management and coordination of a new pilot project in the circular economy sector with a special focus in education
Cofounder - Beaggie Brand
   A sustainable clothing brand for kids made with materials that have less impact on the environment by the application of conscious production processes.
Program Manager: Academic Coordination & Professor - Istituto Europeo di Design
12/2016 – 06/2022
Responsible for the design, coordination and direction for the masters in design and innovation.
Mentoring project management and individual growth development in innovation design master’s program.
Mentor/Coach - CirCoAX –Circular InnoBooster
2022
A project funded by COSME of the European Union. The program aims
to transform companies in the fashion and textile industry into sustainable, circular, and regenerative ones.
Professor - Urban Forest Innovation Lab
(UFIL)
04/2021 – 04/2022
Developing ideas, individually and within teams from a creative perspective through new entrepreneurial methodologies applications.
Helping to identify opportunities and cultivating appropriate skills.
Front Office Management & Executive Secretary – Santander Asset Management
06/2015 - 08/2016
Managing office services and operations
Providing administrative support to site executives and some cross functional teams, as needed.
Sales Expert & Visual Merchandising - Fortnum & Mason
London, United Kingdom
08/2014 - 02/2015
Worked to boost sales by enhancing product presentations.
Making an impact thought innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Shareholders UK - Santander Bank (Internship)
London, United Kingdom
04/2009 - 12/2009
Planned and executed promotional events to the shareholders' community in the UK.
Developed appealing campaigns over social media platforms.
Work with the corporate marketing teams, ensuring consistency of message, in localizing, adapting and executing corporate campaigns.

EDUCATION
2010/2013
London College of Fashion, University of The Arts (UAL)
Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Visual Merchandising & Branding
2008
Centro Superior De Moda - Universidad Complutense
Madrid
Associate of Arts: Fashion Design
2007
London College of Fashion, University of The Arts
Introduction to Fashion Design

Sustainable principles IKEA Head Office, Malmo
• Creativity in social media Creative shop, Facebook, Berlin
• Leadership development Workz, Copenhagen
• The Art of Entrepreneurship and The Entrepreneurship of Art Copenhagen Business School