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Ny Metro

Responsible for providing outstanding customer service. Build individual and brand sales volumes. Establish and maintain customer relationships. Drive brand business by focusing on client development, communication of brand initiatives, leading and developing the brand business. Market brand, product and service on behalf of client by interacting with customers, sales prospects, business partners and media. Provide information about brand, product or service, generate sales opportunities and build consumer loyalty.

New York

Design and construct custom handbag designs from concept through execution. Utilizing sketching, pattern drafting, sewing, textile design and manipulation techniques.

Greater New York City Area

New York

Responsible for management of daily operations at a $5 million dollar per year retail location. Responsibilities include opening and closing, cash management and assurance of personnel compliance with all company policies and procedures.Director in Charge of duties on the sales floor.Manage staff of 30 employees.Assist in achieving store’s sales plans and operating profits while maintaining expenses. Manage all inventory procedures, such as cycle counting, damages/tester processing, and shipping /receiving, resulting in an increase in sales and units sold per transaction.Conduct weekly operations maintenance including weekly inventory and supply orders. Manage monthly supply budget expenses. Responsible for the management of stockroom planning and organizing in compliance with company standards. Maintain visual integrity and maintenance of the store. Execute, design and manage installations of store visual window displays. Negotiate and execute additional animations and special events with brands and corporate offices. Partner with Regional Loss Prevention Manager to assure assets protection, monitoring and reducing company shrinkage. Lead recovery efforts during holiday season.

New York

Provided individualized skincare consultations through direct in-person client consultations in order to create skin care regimens specific to each client’s needs.Maintained vast knowledge through key certification trainings as they related to company standards and strategies. Heavy customer service and sales.

Freelance Writer

New York

Managed all financial aspects of maintaining the office for Women’s Contemporary Designer. Handled accounts payable/receivable and payroll utilizing QuickBooks software. Responsible for the hiring, training and management of stockroom, trims, fabrics and buying interns.Managed the productivity of in house production. (i.e., beaders, patternmakers, and garment manufacturers)Acted as the direct contact person for all domestic New York and overseas China manufacturers to ensure design specifications and samples met quality and deadline requirements. Organized all sales events and tradeshows. Assisted with order fulfillment and delivery.

New York

Worked as part of the design team in collaboration with the Creative Director and Visual Manager for “Gateway to India” project which celebrated the culture and artisans of India. Worked within each color story concept to transform and capture the essence of India utilizing various techniques. (i.e., textile dyeing, draping and sewing) Assisted in design and execution of windows and in-store displays.

Soho, New York

Interfaced with Buyers in order to determine their purchasing needs to create purchase orders to generate increase in profits. Assisted in planning and execution of key trade shows. (i.e., Coterie, ENK) Created and archived product line sheets and cost sheets of brands inventory. Managed all aspects of inventory shipping/receiving and quality assurance. Merchandised, maintained and archived sample room. Responsible for all administrative duties including filing, telephone systems, scheduling and office procedures. Responsible for styling fit models.

Piscataway, Nj

Prepared technical and financial reports. Prepared legal documentation including court affidavits, correspondence, case records, case findings.Translated client conversations for case workers.Implemented organizational systems through the development of spreadsheets, charts, to create a more organized and productive work environment.Responsible for accounts payable.Maintained monthly budget and petty cash reports.

Handbag Design & Construction

Draping

Visual Communications