Assistant Sales

Lillie Ingalls Tuthill

*** **** *** ******, *** York, NY10003 cell: 908-***-**** email: *************@*****.*** EDUCATION

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Fashion Merchandising, May 2017 Minor: Business; Pathway in Global Studies Double Concentration: Business & Product Development GPA: 3.75/4.0

Study Abroad: Lorenzo de’ Medici, Florence, Italy; Spring 2015 EXPERIENCE

Alice + Olivia, New York, NY

Production Assistant, October 2017 - July 2020

• Worked closely with merchandising team to ensure delivery was aligned with production schedules

• Managed all production work-flow steps through to final delivery for imported wovens and leather garments

• Responsible for sample check in and quality assurance while updating all internal fit lists

• Worked attentively with merchandising and design teams to create production line sheets

• Managed purchase orders and validation process with size breakdowns, international splits, factory allocation, and confirmed costs

• Reviewed factory and supplier submissions with design for approval

• Approved care instructions and UPC layout submissions

• Constructed and updated WIP report daily with accurate information for each style

• Communicated daily with overseas factories for on time and action calendars related to status of samples, fabric, and bulk deliveries

• Documented, organized and tracked lab dips, trims, bulk fabric submits, and samples within WIP report to retain updated detail status

Zimmermann, New York, NY

Merchandising Intern, Summer 2017

• Assisted in the review of product assortment to ensure maximum revenue

• Ensured appropriate product positioning and alignment with brand strategies

• Expanded business knowledge of the United States product marketplace Carolina Herrera, New York, NY

Sales Intern, Spring 2017

• Created selling presentations including buy reports, line sheets, and by-style selling tools

• Prepared for trunk shows and sales appointments

• Worked closely with the sales team to coordinate domestic and international promotions

• Assisted during market week with sample organization and merchandising Elizabeth and James, New York, NY

Product Development & Production Handbags Intern, Summer 2016

• Organized and maintained design tools including samples, archives, palettes, swatches, and hardware

• Assisted the Design Director in overlooking the handbag design elements until completed concepts Marc Jacobs, New York, NY

Leather Sourcing & Development Intern, Summer 2016

• Assisted in all aspects including leather sourcing, development, and production for Marc Jacobs handbags and leather accessories

• Executed swatch books, trim submissions, and leather skin cuttings for the leather development team

• Communicated with factories in Italy and China to replenish leather inventory Michael Kors, New York, NY

Special Markets Production Intern, Spring 2016

• Examined fabric qualities for the Michael Michael Kors product line

• Documented necessary information for specific corresponding accounts Derek Lam, New York, NY

Production Intern, Fall 2015

• Assisted in the development of Fall, Spring, and Holiday 2016 collections

• Worked closely with New York domestic factories

• Identified local market sourcing for fabrics, trims, and linings Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Mac & PC literate; Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest); Fashion Software: PLM; RLM; Anovia; Nuorder; BlueCherry

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