Expertise:
Style and cut of Brazilian bikinis
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Spending time with her daughter
Education Degrees:
MBA in Entrepreneurship, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to family support and encouragement.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession while she was traveling to Brazil looking for exporting ideas to link to the United States; she gained a new contact who introduced her to the idea of Brazilian bikinis. She absolutely loved the idea, and there is a large volume of women who would like a smaller cut bikini.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Padovani-DePaco is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Looking up venues for purchasing; Booking trade shows; Searching for new marketing tactics; Meeting and communicating with clients who manage gym facilities, tanning salons, boutiques, and different universities for new selling opportunities
Awards/Honors:
Mrs. Hunterdon County (2011); Fourth Runner-Up, Mrs. New Jersey Pageant (2011)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Padovani-DePaco intends to become a member of the Women's Minority Business Society.