Sales Development
Resume:
Jessica L. Molina
New York, NY 10075
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SPECIALIZED SKILLS
* ***** ** ******** ********* in the fashion industry. 3 years of jewelry material
sourcing. Comprehensive knowledge of jewelry components such as glass, resin,
acrylic, metal, findings and castings.
EXPERIENCE
Jewelry Production Coordinator
Bijou Drive International Corp, New York, NY February 2014 - November 2014
Managed correspondence to and from vendors, tracking current and new orders,
maintaining development data and updated work in process report.
Managed accounts such as Wal-Mart, Target, Clair's
Assisted in development by establishing program details, Prop 65 testing,
sourcing, and pricing to resolve production issues. Partnered with overseas team
members and vendors in China, Vietnam and India to effectively achieve production
objectives.
Worked with internal teams to help manage third party production partners from
planning to production and through delivery by ensuring they are meeting delivery
dates.
Confirmed purchase orders with vendors and manage purchase order log for the
entire production base.
Kept track of all stages of development sampling. Tracked developing open orders
thru to sales sample stage and ultimately to pre-production approval completion.
Assisted designers in sourcing new materials such as glass beads, chains, metal
findings, castings while addressing competitive pricing and fast turnaround time
Ensured complete pre-production tech packs are passed to overseas vendors
including completed style worksheets & updated style spec sheets.
Operations Coordinator
Carol Dauplaise, New York, NY July 2013 - May 2014
Communicated with factories on a daily basis to ensure that product development is
being maintained according to timelines and to address all quality issues as they
arise. Assessed Pre Production samples and TOPs.
Daily maintenance on all purchase orders: adjusting delivery dates based on
existing factory dates, updating units, indicating mode of transport when
necessary.
Initiated first cost discussions with factories, and communicate pricing issues to
designers and factories.
Designed briefings and product presentations for seasonal market meetings.
Organized samples, price lists & other sales tools in the showroom prior to 6
different selling seasons. Created POG for distribution to buyers. Created reports
as needed during market season.
Reviewed client sales data to ensure it is in line with product development
objectives
Wholesale Operations Coordinator
A to Z Bohemian Glass, Brooklyn, NY January 2011 - July 2013
Initiated the development of strategic perspectives, creative concepts, campaigns,
engagement mechanics and platforms for existing clients and new business
opportunities.
Brand Ambassador at major trade shows; Bead & Button, To Bead To Blue
Managed creative web designs, email blasts and advertisements
Managed custom jewelry orders from Artistic Works by Lu, Julio Designs, Brooklyn
Charm Shop, Bitter Sweet.
PD Merchandising Assistant
Maytex Mills, New York, NY March 2010 - August 2010
Communicated with the factories on a daily basis to ensure that product
development is being maintained according to timelines and to address all quality
issues as they arise.
Inspected new styles by verifying GSM, weight of fabric, header, color, lab dips,
and specifications.
Designed and built panels of window and shower category for market.
Maintained all pricing, projects documents and communications in an organized and
accessible manner.
Specialized in textiles; non-woven materials.
SKILLS
Software: ACCPAC, Microsoft Office Suite, Quantum Software, QuickBooks, Payroll,
Telnet, UAS, EDI
EDUCATION
Wood-Tob Coburn School A.O.S. Fashion Marketing and September 2006 - December
Merchandising 2007
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