Leslie Fender Email & Phone Number

Eugene, Or, Us

Eugene, Or, Us

Eugene, Or, Us

• Process payroll, client invoicing and accounts payable and file local, state and federal taxes• Receive client payments, handle deposits, and reconcile bank accounts• Monitor public requests for proposal and collaborate with architects to design, draft and submit bids for publicly funded projects• Perform administrative tasks related to the contract administration process

• Provide full scope administrative oversight and HR support to local businesses, including office management, full cycle bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and operations coordination and consulting• QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Shopify, A2X• Clients include retailers, photography studios, small law offices and general contractors

Brooklyn, New York, Us

• Prioritized, scheduled and monitored workflow for an e-commerce product photography studio• Strategized with clients (including global enterprises and luxury brands) on creative direction• Collaborated with our creative team and account manager throughout order lifecycles• Audited shot lists, problem-solved throughout production, and conducted quality checks on deliverables• Developed robust databases for client insights, reference, collaboration and retention• Received, inspected, prepped and styled product samples for photography according toclient aesthetic and specifications• Consulted and assisted photographer with photo shoots and studio admin

• Company officer, signatory and full-charge bookkeeper for online auction company with over $1 million in annual revenue• Audited and integrated high-volume data from proprietary sales software into customized monthly reports, processing ACH payments for individual and B2B clients• Fostered client relationships and governed vendor reporting compliance for UT System members and other major university and medical institutions• Oversaw all company-wide fiscal, payroll, HR and admin duties remotely• Facilitated wind down and close of founding company and concurrent development and launch of new one, including testing software upgrades on behalf of clients, resulting in 95% retention

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Provided strategic styling experiences for customers, curating 4-5 personalized clothing and accessory shipments per hour based on order history and customer feedback• Nurtured customer loyalty by utilizing problem-solving, decisiveness, sensitivity, customization, and authentic engagement• Managed a self-directed, flexible schedule to exceed average order value and quality KPIs

• Integrated sales data from two e-commerce sites into internal and consignor reports• Managed payroll, accounts payable, sales tax, and artist commissions• Controlled all bookkeeping and monitored cash flow, fiscal projections and deadlines

• Synchronized all operations for 3 boutiques (Parts + Labour, New Bohemia, New Brohemia) in collaboration with owners and floor managers• Monitored cash flow and reconciliation between multiple checking and credit card accounts• Managed all bookkeeping, administrative and payroll duties and deadlines• Recorded, audited and organized sales data and processed customized monthly reports and payouts for 100+ consignors and vendors• Refined POS and data management frameworks to automate and enhance reporting

Manor, Texas, Us

• Recruited, trained and scheduled volunteers to support client riding lessons, equine care and fundraising efforts• Assisted with event planning as well as office and barn upkeep

• Scouted, selected, prepped and styled apparel and accessories for print, web and runway with detailed attention to brand stewardship, story and character• Styling included on figure (live models, mannequins) and soft styling (flat lays, wall, stacks) for apparel and home textiles, shot in studio and on location• Managed product inventory Clients included:◦ Golfsmith (2008-2014)◦ Austin Pregnancy Magazine (2009)◦ New Bohemia for Fashion Freakout! (2009)◦ Husak Design (2007)• Additionally, served multiple fashion show production roles including two New York fashion week seasons backstage in the Bryant Park tents and a weekend internship for People’s Revolution, plus local shows including Fashion Freakout!, Angels on the Runway and Helping Hands benefits, Macy’s Fashion Live! and student productions.1st Place Winner: Blackmail Boutique’s first annual Little Black Dress Design Contest (2008)

• Managed the production and repair schedules and all bookkeeping, payroll, financial forecasting and reception• Facilitated communication and project transition between departments, including creation of an agile production management system to optimize workflow and delivery• Provided in-person and online assistance to customers, dealers and vendors• Developed marketing materials and assisted with social media• Maintained inventory

Austin, Texas

• Coordinated multiple projects and events from development through implementation• Revamped intake procedures and daily operations to enhance client experience• Coordinated complex client and volunteer schedules and developed initiatives for recruitment, onboarding, recognition and retention• Doubled active volunteers over 3 years and tripled clients served• Managed stakeholder relationships and communications, internally and externally• Served as affiliate spokesperson for television, news and live events• Assumed command of social media and marketing collateral, increasing website traffic 73% in one year

• Supported partner and associates in product liability litigation practice representing global enterprise clients• Liaised with clients, courts, witnesses and counsel• Managed multiple trial calendars and deadlines• Scheduled depositions and expert inspections• Prioritized court and client deadlines, anticipating attorneys’ needs• Oversaw all billing, ensuring adherence to various client guidelines• Conducted research and drafted documents• Supervised file clerks

Bs, Textiles & Apparel Design With High Honors

Certification, Business Foundations With High Distinction