Sales, Merchandising, Styling

Yuuka Amy Sekiguchi

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https://linkedin.com/in/yuukasekiguchi.com

EDUCATION

Keio University, Tokyo, Japan Jan. 2017

Environment and Information Studies Major (BS), International Program (GIGA) Franklin University Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland May. 2013 One year, studied language (French and Italian) and psychology Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT May. 2012

2010-2011 Honor Roll Student

SKILLS

Language: Fluent in Japanese and English, proficient in French, conversational in Italian Technical/Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, NuOrder, Bluecherry RELATED EXPERIENCE

Asia Sales Intern, Alice + Olivia, New York, NY July-Sep 2016

• Updated and created “weekly top sellers”, shipping reports, and RA/QC reports for all retail divisions in Japan o Kept the sales team in tact with the Japanese market and consumer expectations and/or ‘needs’

• Partook in all executive meetings with Mitsubishi Fashion Corp. and/or LOOK during market week and suggested styling options to further bookings

• Checked in and facilitated the models backstage at the 2017 S/S collection presentation o Was responsible for keeping the models hydrated, satisfied, and comfortable throughout the two hour presentation

• Created power point presentation for the Brand Manager’s collection presentation that was conducted in Tokyo

• Created a style ‘look book’ for 5 collections for 4 different clients from China, Taiwan, and Thailand o Succeeded in increasing sales at the newly opened Chengdu flagship store Merchandising Intern, Tibi NY, New York, NY Summer ’13, Aug-Sep 2015

• Created and updated line sheets and picture sheets to keep associates and clients up-to-date on seasonal collections

• Dressed and styled models for ‘showroom fashion shows’ for accounts and clients

• Intervened in a meeting with buyers from Tokyo by translating for better communication and negotiation o Succeeded in additional bookings and furthered Tibi’s understanding of Japanese standards and customer needs

• Worked backstage as an assistant photographer: facilitated the e-commerce shoot and was put in charge of the models during the 2016 S/S collection runway show

Sales Associate, Furla, Tokyo, Japan Feb-March, Dec. 2013

• Adapted to Japanese (high level) customer service and “omotenashi” at the flagship store

• Increased overall sales by individually meeting the monthly sales goal of $50,000 and increased client book by about 7% Sales Associate, Victoria’s Secret, White Plains, NY May-Aug. 2012

• Developed fundamentals of retail: customer-sales communication strategy, visual merchandising, and value of customer

‘needs’

• Trained to be versed on products out on floor as well as promotions in order to execute unparalleled customer care LEADERSHIP/OTHER ACTIVITIES & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Volunteer, Juntendo University Hospital Tokyo, Japan Oct. 2014-Present

• Care and support for children with chronic (mental and physical) diseases, twice a month Part-time Marketing Assistant, Evolution Holdings, Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan Mar. 2016-Jan 2017

• Contact companies, artists, and brands to organize collaborations, projects, and events

• Devise and actualize business proposals

Part-time Associate, Assistant Staff, J-Prep Kids, Tokyo, Japan May 2015-Dec. 2016

• Teach children (1st-4th graders) English grammar and conversation

• Conduct and regulate active, hands-on activities in English

• Create syllabi and worksheets for upcoming curricula Founder, Hope for Japan Club, Greenwich Academy 2011

• Founded student association after 3/11, the Japanese earthquake/tsunami, to help raise awareness and accumulate donations for the cause

o Held bake sales, sold merchandise, hosted a community dance event; sent donations to the Red Cross Charity Captain, Junior Varsity Volleyball, and Libero of Varsity Volleyball, Greenwich Academy 2010-2012

• Led the JV team for 2 consecutive years; one in leading the team to win the Junior Varsity Championship

• Played as the libero for the Varsity New England Champion Team of 2012

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