Hilena M. Mellese

**** ********** ** ** ***** Hollywood, CA 91606

651-***-**** adjcig@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Seeking a position within a dynamic organization to leverage my strong communications, planning, and technical skills. Acquired skills to learn, collaborate with others, and mentor.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Founder and CEO of Stripped Skyn

May 2020-Currently

Owner of Stripped Skyn an all-natural skincare brand that uses superfoods to enhance your natural beauty.

Performed monthly/quarterly inventory counts to verify physical variances and prepare with invoicing.

Piloted development of three innovative products for improving customer and profitability within company.

Collaborated with skincare influencers for special promotions and beta stages of product for direct feedback.

Sourced manufacturers and built consumer friendly shopping site.

Coordinate and approve budgets for product development, marketing, overhead, and growth.

Analyze complex scenarios and use creative problem solving to turn challenges into profitable opportunities.

Freelance West Hollywood, CA

Senior Executive Assistant November 2018-April 2020

Managed expense reports and check requests as needed.

Participated in conference calls and meetings. Composed and drafted correspondence as requested.

Organized calendars, scheduled meetings, arrange heavy itineraries, compiled travel documents as requested.

Housekeeping, personal errands, meal prepping.

Sitrick and Company Brentwood, CA

Executive Assistant August 2018-November 2018

Managed calendars and media lists for accounts.

Researched new and existing clients to help conduct PR planning.

Participated in drafting and distributing content such as newsletters and releases.

Organized videos and presentations as assigned. Responsible in organization and execution of events and campaigns.

Ran personal and work errands utilizing company card.

Skechers USA Manhattan Beach, CA

Executive Administrative Assistant March 2017-August 2017

Skechers based in Manhattan Beach, CA is a global footwear brand that designs lifestyle and performance footwear.

Worked under the CEO as an Executive Assistant. Communicated on behalf of the CEO with Board members, donors, and Foundation staff.

Researched domestic high-volume performing styles and created memos that were sent to executives to track feedback and sales.

Coordinated and organized CEO’s schedule, drafting acknowledgement letters, and personal correspondence.

Skechers USA Manhattan Beach, CA

International Retail Marketing Specialist March 2016-March 2017

Participated in researching year to date sales centered around International holidays to help facilitate sales and promotions for retail stores.

Researched International markets within the context of their localized cultures, customs, and holidays to help the business foment appropriate strategies.

Created and organized International Marketing Calendars to help communicate with International managers.

EDUCATION

Augsburg College, Bachelor of Arts (May 2015) Minneapolis, MN

Major: Marketing. GPA: 3.5/4.0.

Software skills: Oracle PeopleSoft, CRM, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SILA.

Languages: English and Amharic.

Activities/Interests/Skills

Acting, global travel, languages, physical training, and hot yoga.

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