Project Assistant

Re: Project Coordinator

Dear Madam/Sir,

I was excited to see your opening for a project coordinator, and I hope to be invited for an interview.

My background includes serving as a project coordinator, assistant buyer and allocation analyst in retail environments. Most recently, I worked as an assistant buyer/ allocation analyst for Event Network, in multiple cross functional projects, where my responsibilities included but not limited to retail operations management, vendor setup and management, product evaluation and setup, and reporting and business intelligence operations.

Previously, I worked as a project coordinator for a software development firm. In this position, I demonstrated the ability to manage cross functional projects, following with team members to get things done, execute change request following best practices and processes. I consistently met my objectives and goals and was able to deliver my project in time and on budget with highest quality.

In addition to these experiences, I gained considerable customer service skills during my part-time employment as an assistant manager and sales associate working for a Guest store.

I also bring to the table strong computer proficiencies in Microsoft office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, and BI and Retail management applications including Jet Reports, LS-Retails, and Kofax. Please see the accompanying resume for details of my experience and education.

Please feel free to call me at 619-***-**** (cell) or email me at *****.*******@*****.*** to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time -- I look forward to learning more about this opportunity!

Sincerely,

Ellie Javedan Montazer

OBJECTIVE

To leverage my 8+ years of client and vendor-facing experience, project coordination skills, and expertise in the retail industry into a project coordinator role.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Sept 2016 –Present Assistant Buyer/ Allocation Analyst

Event Network – San Diego

http://www.eventnetwork.com/

Responsible for analyzing weekly department performance reports to optimize sale conversions

Setup and data entry of new items and products in LS Retail (Retail Management System)

Provide needed analytics for sales trending, assortment health, and markdowns

Ensure Items, Hot New items and Item Programs have appropriate levels to ensure they are in stock at each location

Work closely with planning director on the management of active, inactive, best sellers, and end of life products

Communicate daily with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and following-up with current on-order

Create Business Intelligence reports using Jet Reports

Maintain vendor relations and new vendor set up

Manage exhibit opening and closing dates to ensure the right inventory is being brought in during the specified timeframe and marked down when the exhibit is over

Act as a liaison for the stores when they have questions about current on-order, receiving, damaging out products, or creating transfers

Responsible for analyzing weekly department performance reports to optimize sale conversions

Partner with the art department to approve artwork done in-house for our various products

April 2014 –Sept 2016 Assistant Buyer

Event Network – San Diego

http://www.eventnetwork.com/

Developed and maintained excellent vendor relationships

Provided solid buying support

Worked with vendors to maintain optimum flow of product and resolve delivery issues

Tracked/ managed vendor booking orders, transfers, return shipments, and other related functions

Assisted Accounting in resolving issues related to vendor payments

Partnered with Freight & Logistics on controlling freight cost and maintaining shipping efficiencies

Worked closely with Visual Merchandising on display and signage needs

Collaborated with Creative Director on visions for new merchandising directions and product development

Analyzed reports to create order forecast, SKUs’ progress, vendor growth and opportunities

Oct 2013 – April 2014 Purchasing Coordinator

Event Network – San Diego

http://www.eventnetwork.com/

Resolved freight and pricing issues in stores and distribution centers worldwide

Met and negotiated with vendors and distributors

Coordinated new items, promotional sheets, co-op forms and samples

Created, allocated and tracked purchase orders (PO)

Supervised monthly shipper program for testing, one-time-buy store requests/forecasts, and Holiday orders including the Exit Strategy

Ran reports including but not limited to sales, (SOH) inventory, and sell through

Analyzed reports to create order forecast, SKUs’ progress, vendor growth and opportunities

Processed chargebacks, checks, and input vendor allowances to the database

Matched invoice and purchase order (PO)

Tracked and followed up with vendors with outstanding invoice balance

Oct 2011 – Feb 2013 Assistant Manager & Sales Associate

Guess Store - Toronto, Canada

http://shop.guess.com/en/

Managed employee in sales and delivery roles

Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store

Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees

Projected various appraises along with retail sales and provided necessary communication with managers and consumers

July 2008 – Dec 2010 Project Coordinator

Padid Avarandegan System – Tehran, Iran

Ensured that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget

Developed a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress

Established and maintained relationships with third parties and external vendors

Managed changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project cost using appropriate change request processes

SKILLS

Solid experience in using BI and Retail tools like LS-Retail NAV, WinRetail, Jet Reports and Kofax

Expert in variety of software applications; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Project) and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat

Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mathematics, Azad University, 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Certificate, SDCED, 2018

Accountant Clerk, SDCED, United States, 2013

Investment Funds in Canada, CSI, Canada, 2013

Project Management Certificate, Everest College, Canada, 2012

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