RAFAEL AVELLANEDA

Directs residential furniture production on the shop floor, leading a team of 16 and supervising the Factory B Coordinator. Plans production using a daily Gantt chart, validates technical spec sheets, manages quality, and produces weekly reports.

Collaborated on retail projects for clients such as Shasa, Luuna, and New Era, ensuring on-time, technically accurate deliveries. Implemented RASCI methodology and KPIs, leading a team of 6; reduced engineering errors by 50%.

Coordinated 200+ residential and commercial projects from design through after-sales service, managing a team of 20. Managed 30+ suppliers, material control, quality processes, and delivery timelines; implemented cutting and material optimization systems, reducing waste by 20%.

Achieved ANPADEH and COMAPROD reaccreditation for the Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and Architecture programs. Brought 3 cohorts current, achieving 100% on-time graduation, and supervised 40+ faculty members.

Taught 15+ courses in design, ergonomics, 3D modeling, sustainability, and innovation. Certified instructor by NABA (Italy) for international modules (P1–P8), with Egregius recognition.

Led kitchen design and sales, generating over $1.6M MXN in first-year sales (+30% annual growth). Implemented Promob and Kitchen Draw with custom libraries; optimized quotes, reducing errors by 95%.

Produced photorealistic animations and renders for 6 furniture lines for catalogs and web.

Supported design and engineering for kitchens and corporate furniture. Developed 3ds Max + Vray renders for internal proposals.

Designed industrial and retail furniture (ladders, platforms, signage). Pioneered 3D use: virtual walkthroughs in 3ds Max that drove sales of $2M+ USD.

Produced renders and animations for 10+ furniture lines. Reduced visual marketing costs by 90% versus conventional photography.

Designed display systems for hardware and furniture at a distribution center. Used AutoCAD and 3ds Max for technical and commercial visualizations.

Managed monthly sales of $300,000 MXN, leading the full commercial and operational process. Supervised the showroom, suppliers, design, installation, and customer service.

Pursuing a Master's Degree in Manufacturing Business & Product Design Management, ongoing since 2023.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from 1999 to 2004.