Type Of Business:
Fashion and design company
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Gardening; Traveling; Spending time with her family and new grandson
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Reading Eduction, SUNY Fredonia; Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Educations, St. Bonaventure University
Affiliations Awards:
North American Basque Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ethics and hard work, and having a good team.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she realized that her sister, Christine, and mom, Madeline, were not be able to find classic styles. She saw that there was a need for her design services.
Extended Bio Profile:
DressByDeign, Inc., was founded in 2005 by Ms. Vacanti, and her sister and mother. They have been recognized by People magazine, Style Watch and Reader. Ms. Vacanti is passionate about this line of work and enjoys the opportunity to work with her daughter, sister and mother. She is a master seamstress from Columbia, and has more than 30 years of experience. She spent 12 of these years in New York City, working as a sample maker and pattern creator. She volunteers her free time as a teacher.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing dresses; Choosing fabrics and the design of necklines, sleeves and dress length; Managing the store in Buffalo and an Internet-based shop; Consulting; Assisting in sewing; Helping women decide which styles look best; Creating quality skirts, tops, jackets and shawls
Education Certifications:
Certified Teacher in Elementary-Level Reading
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Vacanti hopes to grow DressByDesign, Inc., and continue supporting other women. She is considering opening her own franchise. She hopes to retire from teaching within the next two years.