Sales Representative

A dedicated energetic, astute assistant seeking to utilize my leadership,

orginazational, and human relation skills to join a company committed to

improving environments /the quality of life, providing opportunities for

those it serves and benefiting from the skills and attributes I possess

in the following areas:

Critical Thinking

Public Relations

Public Speaking

Problem Solving

Team Buliding

Personal Development

Employment

August 2011 Jody California: Private Brand Merchandising (Jody of

California)

To Present Los Angeles, California

Administrative Assistant

Personal Assistant to the executive team to facilitate the prime

objective to manufacture and distribute women's apparel.

Participate in establishing and maintaining relationships with buying

agents from client agencies

Coordinate and correspond with vendors varying in size (including

Dillards and Bee Hive Clothing) and assist them in product

selection/purchase

Meet weekly with fabric suppliers for sample and production purchases

Schedule appointments during market week with our key clients

Draft monthly line sheets of new merchandise as a tool to illicit new

business

Organize catalog

December 2010 Sealed With A Kiss Designs: E-commerce Business

To July 2011 Canoga Park, California

Manager of Production and Design

Partnered closely with the in-house Stylist and Marketing Director to

plan and design seasonal collections

Analyzed merchandise profitability and revised the website weekly to

reflect seasonal sales changes and removed underperforming merchandise

Maintained working relationships with all vendors and manufacturers both

domestic and international

Convened weekly with garment vendors to solidify delivery dates for open

production orders

Researched the market bi-weekly for new trends in color, fabric and

style, to provide creative direction and inspiration

June 2010 Sealed With A Kiss Designs: E-commerce Business

To December 2010 Canoga Park, California

Manager of Sales and Development

Managed all wholesale accounts for the company

Worked closely with the CEO to jump start the affiliate marketing program

Tracked monthly sales using Sales Force Database

Developed new leads in the buying department and maintained existing

relationships with major buyers

July 2008 Windsor Fashions

To June 2010 Redondo Beach, California

Assistant Manager

Participated in a quarterly sales training workshop

Resolved customer complaints regarding service or store policy disputes

Received and merchandised inventory

Ensured compliance to corporate design/inventory lay out standards and

executed given strategy

Interviewed potential job candidates

Implemented Loss Prevention Protocol

Frequently provided the corporate office and buyers with feedback

regarding the success of the store which included sales progress, staff

performance

Developed and maintained a good rapport with clientele

June 2008 Windsor Fashions

To July 2008 Redondo Beach, California

Sales Associate

Responsible for reaching weekly and monthly sales goal set by the company

Maintained the cleanliness of the store, the sales floor specifically

Received and merchandised garments shipped in from the corporate

warehouse

Tended to the styling needs of customers

VOLUNTEER/INTERN

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (LA City Walk/ UCLA Campus

Walk)

Volunteer/Guest Speaker/Fundraiser

October 2013 Santa Monica Promenade

Santa Monica, California

May 2013 Drake Stadium

Los Angeles, California

Compiled categorized inventory lists of all donated items

Served as the liaison between the Event Director and Registrars

Attended mandatory planning meetings

Advertised the event using various marketing mediums ( social media,

flyers, email)

Independently raised $1,030 toward the Philanthropic Effort

Fashion Forwards Showroom

Intern

January 2013

To March 2013

Assisted boutique owners in selection and sale of products

Met with showroom designers to overview their collections for the Stitch

tradeshow

Worked as a sales representative during the Stitch Tradeshow (Feb 2013)

Scheduled appointments with potential clients

Assisted stylists with selecting merchandise for premiere clients

Project Ethos

Event Volunteer

May 2012

To June 2012

Marketed the event by promoting featured artists, designers and live

performances via major social media outlets

Prepared swag bags for V.I.P. attendees

Escorted V.I.P. attendees to and from their premiere seating areas

Distributed access badges to volunteers, press and V.I.P attendees

Trends Fashion Club: Cal State University Northridge

Director

Spring 2009 / Spring 2012

Oversaw design, operations and marketing timeline and budget for the

event

Reviewed drafts and final review of press and media kits

Communicated with sponsors, vendors and industry representatives for

their partnership/participation

Managed a production team of 12 people

Conducted weekly marketing and operations meetings

Provided a platform for team members to regularly submit and receive

pertinent information regarding the event

EDUCATION

California State University Northridge

Major: Consumer Science, Apparel Merchandising

Minor: Marketing

Graduation: May 2013

California State University Dominquez Hills

Extended Education

Summer 2013

Skill Summary Relevant Coursework

Microsoft Word MEX 901: Intro & Fundamental Meeting

Microsoft Excel Planning

Microsoft PowerPoint MEX 904: Site Selection and Inspections

Microsoft Outlook

Photoshop MEX 905: Market & Promotion Financial

Sales Force Management

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