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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Streamlined cross-functional communication between brand, creative teams, and clients in the fashion and CPG sector, achieving project alignment and enhancing client satisfaction by fostering project objectives and deliverables discussions• Improved brand team's operational efficiency by 20%, enabling greater focus on strategic and creative development, by effectively managing schedules, documenting meetings, creating meeting agendas and maintaining project timelines• Championed the coordination of brand strategy initiatives, driving collaboration with cross-functional teams to guarantee brand consistency and maximize effectiveness for clientele• Led cross-functional collaboration by co-leading internal meetings with the brand and creative teams, enhancing project efficiency by 15% through detailed report-outs on timelines, budgets, and critical project metrics

New York, New York, United States

• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Legal, and Creative departments to develop and implement comprehensive office guides, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures for COVID-19 and guests• Lead the execution of 10+ multi-scale events nationwide with attendees ranging from 30 to 300 in accordance with company guidelines, enhancing client and employee relationships, and elevating brand presence• Manage the relationships with vendors and ensured adherence to contracts, securing competitive pricing, and timely delivery of goods and services, resulting in a 15% cost savings for the company• Championed the vendor selection processes, conducting comprehensive cost analyses and collaborating with the CFO to negotiate contracts, ensuring strict compliance with company policies• Facilitate the onboarding of junior operations team members, equipping them with essential software, policy, and compliance knowledge to ensure their seamless integration into the team and company• Ensure adherence to event budgets ranging from $10,000 to $60,000, consistently delivering cost-effective solutions, optimizing resource allocation, and following expense reporting guidelines• Develop marketing materials to educate clients on office and HR policies, while actively supporting client check-in processes and creating comprehensive meeting agendas, ensuring seamless client interactions, and fostering client satisfaction

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Spearheaded weekly internal meetings, guiding a team of 30 in discussing goal achievements, strategizing new plans, and identifying opportunities for on-the-floor efficiency enhancements• Developed and successfully implemented training programs for Mail Processing Clerks, equipping them with best practices to navigate seasonal rushes seamlessly• Collaborated closely with Human Resources and Mail Processing Clerks to optimize mail sorting processes, resulting in a remarkable 20% reduction in task turnaround times• Managed and assessed daily operations for a team of 30 personnel at headquarters, fostering collaboration across 5 departments to enhance efficiency and drive operational excellence

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Provided feedback to 25+ store Associates regarding their work performance on an ongoing basis to ensure store compliance• Supervised daily operations including store opening and closing, cash control, facility, and inventory management• Boosted sales by 10% by creating a positive work environment for employees, exceeding daily sales plans, and improving metrics based on customer feedback and salesfloor strategies• Planned and executed training to provide a team of 25+ Associates a working knowledge of the store and new policies

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area