Julio Cesar Meza Machado
About Julio Cesar Meza Machado
Julio Cesar Meza Machado serves as the Merchandising Team Lead at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and has extensive experience in fashion design and retail, including freelance work and previous roles at Hilton Hotels and Lord + Taylor.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Julio Cesar Meza Machado serves as the Merchandising Team Lead at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2021. In this role, he oversees merchandising strategies and initiatives, contributing to the overall brand experience. His responsibilities include managing product selection, pricing, and promotional activities to enhance sales performance.
Freelance Fashion Designer Experience
Since 2017, Julio has been working as a Freelance Fashion Designer under Julio Cesar Machado Designs in New York. He has developed a clothing line collection, showcasing his skills in fashion design and product development. His work involves utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create designs and flat sketches, demonstrating his proficiency in digital design tools.
Educational Background in Business and Fashion
Julio has a diverse educational background. He achieved an Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Clothing Design from Waukesha County Technical College from 1989 to 1991. He also earned an Associate in Arts in Business Administration from Borough of Manhattan Community College between 2002 and 2006, followed by a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College from 2006 to 2008.
Previous Work Experience in Retail and Hospitality
Julio has accumulated significant experience in retail and hospitality sectors. He worked at Lord + Taylor as a Sales Professional and Tailor/Fitter from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he held various roles at JC Penney from 2010 to 2014, and served as a Shift Leader at Walgreens from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he completed a three-month internship at Hilton Hotels & Resorts in 2005, gaining insights into customer service and operations.
Skills in Fashion Design and Product Development
Julio possesses advanced skills in flat sketching and sewing, which are essential for product development in the fashion industry. His experience as a production assistant has further enhanced his understanding of the product development process. He has a total of eight years of experience in fashion retail environments, focusing on exceeding sales goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.