Sales Assistant

Natalie Perez

**** ******** *****, ********, *.J. 07728 ************@*****.*** 732-***-****

Professional Profile:

Articulate, personable and bilingual Associate Merchandiser with expertise in the fashion arena. Keen eye for market

trends and strong ability to tailor collections to fit clients’ needs. Streamlines processes and execute multiple projects

with ease. Social media savvy.

Work Experience:

Malini Murjani, New York, NY 9/06-present

Operations Manager; Sales, Merchandising, Production Assistant

• Merchandise line and present collection for special events; such as Henri Bendel trunk show

• Oversee production and direct overseas agents for each factory

• Create purchase orders for each factory in Italy and China

• Monitor all samples for Fragment’s showroom and press contacts

• Set up and attend trade shows and sales meetings

• Worked on an as needed basis ranging from full time to part time throughout the years

Timeless Designs, New York, NY 7/08-6/11

Merchandise and Marketing Associate and Executive Assistant to CEO's

• Merchandised line and tailored to fit customers’ needs

• Developed and researched new marketing opportunities to develop brand awareness

• Researched market, reported trends and directed product development department

• Cultivated new accounts and built client relationships

• Communicated and updated 5 regional sales representatives; service their accounts

• Negotiated partnership with “Get Married” publication for Times Square New Year’s wedding

• Created special events marrying retailers, customers and Timeless Designs products

• Invited, orchestrated and managed Bridal Walk in Rhode Island; 30 retailers and 100 brides

• Organized trade shows; booth set up, caterers, attendee list and merchandise collection

• Service customers from order entry to final shipping

Fragments, Inc., New York, NY 7/05 – 9/06

Sales and Production Assistant

• Coordinated with international factories

• Managed purchase orders, samples, fulfillment and invoicing for Private Label programs

• Tracked and verified margins, sales dollars, inventory and shipping

• Communicated with retails such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and specialty boutiques

• Managed and tracked samples and assisted in showroom buying appointments

• Executed all administrative duties and reported to Director of Sales

Education:

• LIM College, New York, New York 2006

BBA in Marketing

• Brookdale Community College, Lincoft, New Jersey 2004

AAS in Fashion Merchandising

Skills:

Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Photoshop, Quick books, fluent in Spanish

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