• Playing a key role in product development and design of sportswear, eveningwear, career wear, jewelry, accessories, small leather goods, cosmetics, fragrance, sunglasses and shoes in alignment with business objectives to generate revenue• Collaborating with key buyers and vendors to communicate optimal fit, trim, color and quality specifics; making significant contributions to the style and look for responsive website and social media promotions • Assisted with allocations for 47 stores located across the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region; traveling regionally to enhance visual appeal of products and achieve customer expectations• Managing effective allocations and distributions for high volumes of products; processing purchase orders and markdowns to generate revenue and expand market share• Managing high profile national accounts and expediting high volumes of merchandise from vendor to distribution center within aggressive timescales• Modeling dresses, knit & woven tops, dressy & casual bottoms, outerwear and swimwear

• Worked directly with CFO to prepare agendas and key correspondence for Board and Council Management Committee meetings• Managed fringe benefit reimbursement, transit check distribution and long distance phone charge database; verified currency exchanges and obtained approvals for wire transfers for an online banking system.• Played a key role in completing special projects for the Director of Administrative Services and the Human Resource department

• Performed thorough market research and analysis to identify customer need; coordinated celebrity appearances on television and at contests and exhibits to increase product awareness• Created engaging Sales and Marketing presentations and designed responsive and appealing product documents in Adobe Photoshop utilized in sales meetings with high profile accounts to expand market share• Provided full administrative support to key Executives; managed calendars and ensured projects and multiple tasks were completed on time and within objectives

• Coordinated a full range of business and personal events including travel, meetings, calls and financial responsibilities; negotiated cost effective terms and rates with key vendors• Developed detailed personalized Excel spreadsheets to track and budget monthly corporate expenses• Liaised with key investors to disseminate stock certificates, options grants and other shareholder documents