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• Conceptualized event and brand focused editorials for Print and E-commerce• Collaborated with top-tier brands to convey seasonality, brand styling, and elevated esthetic• Ensure continuous product flow during shoots by utilizing organizational skills• Managed onset image-reviews for studio teams • Controlled merchandise including organization, tracking, and trend reporting• Maintained cross business relationships

• Managed sales calendar to guarantee business plans were met in a timely manner • Developed branding and themed sale events to maximize business revenue• Directly communicated with multiple business units and vendors to ensure the appropriate end result • Organized the layout of sales pages to capture elevated styles • Provided administrative assistance resulting in a seamless work environment • Supported Buyer and Assistant Buyer with daily business tasks

•Spearheaded the Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and selling event for Bumble and bumble •Perform SKU, pricing, and buy-in analyses to support marketing programs such as product launches, product refocuses, in-store and salon events, sampling and CRM campaigns •Managed the marketing calendar to ensure business ventures were met in a timely manner •Facilitate the creation, collection, and distribution of creative collateral and assets to various stakeholders •Maintained US and Canadian billing affiliate pricing via Excel

•Assistant to the men’s wear department, brands including Billy Reid, Frank & Oak, En Noir, Patrik Ervell, Bespoken•Managed showroom and sample closet •Controlled editorial pulls to ensure client satisfaction•Created decks for use during special events•Managed NYFW preparation in and out of office

•Conducted and analyzed market research for development of new retail locations•Collaborated with team to deliver materials for future campaigns •Provided as-needed administrative support to the VP of Marketing & Communications •Controlled extensive marketing databases which managed visual archives and discount lists •Point Person in the absence of PR Coordinator

•Managed data entry log of personal client records into electronic medical system •Restructured the organizational system of client file information for efficient retrieval •Organized weekly employee work schedule template for monthly calendar •Provided office support for technical skills on computer •Delivered administrative assistance for supervisors in department

•Worked with visual team to provide in store appeal and organization of displays and sales floor•Conducted recruitment of future sales associates •Delivered excellent customer services which lead to satisfied customers and sales of merchandise •Collaborated closely with management to solve customer concerns •Monitored inflow and outflow of merchandise when sales and returns occurred