•Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in regards to all matters and documents •Coordinated projects and events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures and meet demanding deadlines•Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communication and reporting practices •Plan and coordinate corporate luncheons and develop presentations for related on-site and off-site meetings•Organize the details of special events, philanthropic endeavors, travel arrangements (domestic & international), corporate/social calendar and itineraries•Prepare and submit expense reports•Handle personal errands as needed •Order and maintain office supplies as needed Highlighted Accomplishments: Assisted with the reconstruction of The Jones Group (company reorganization, revitalizing stale products, restructuring the product mix, improving merchandising strategies and launching an advertising/marketing campaign

•Maintain and coordinate executives schedules, meetings and travel arrangements by using Outlook •Follow up with accounts such as Target, Victoria Secret, Macys and Nordstrom •Compile budgeting information and manage invoice tracking by using Excel•Assist with special projects and presentations by using PowerPoint•Oversee production and inventory of goods by liaising with factories, vendors, customers and sales team•Assist in product development by supporting design and production teams in sample analysis, expediting vendor feedback and product approval process •Order Entry and maintaining PO logs and buying budget•Responsible for ordering and maintaining all trend/fabric boards, swatches and samples•Ensure a team atmosphere and positive employee relations

Liaison between restaurant properties and the sales teams to coordinate special events Confirmed space and set up availability Arranged client appointments, site visits and created itineraries and timelinesOrganized and maintained the calendar to reflect both day to day and long term appointments and reservationsResponsible for answering telephone, fax and email inquiries and responding in a timely manner

Initiated promotional campaigns for prospective clients and business concerns Complied, edited and recorded customer profilesMaintained accurate record of travel expenses within budget allowence Distributed press releases to major lifestyle/consumer publications and other media outletsOrganized special events

Assisted with presenting the quarterly fashion line to buyersMerchandised the assortment accordingly with the proposed color story in preparation for market weekForecasted and help identify market trends, colors and concepts and interpreted them based on buyer's needs and preferences Created and organized press kits and sample swatches