Launer Johnson

BRANFORD, CT *****

203-***-****

adt037@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A highly resourceful, flexible, innovative individual who possesses a considerable amount of knowledge regarding administrative and office procedures. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and is experienced in coordinating and planning. Well organized and an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively in a complex and busy office environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced knowledge & proficiency in:

Microsoft Word

InDesign

Word Processing

Excel

PowerPoint

Gallery, PLM

QuickBooks

Illustrator CSS, Photoshop CSS

EXPERIENCE

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (2022)

Thermatool Corporation, East Haven, CT

Executes administrative activities for processing vendor invoices including; validating appropriate documentation and approvals, matching invoices to purchase orders, coding in the accounting system for payment, and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Adheres to company policies, process and procedures to effectively manage delinquent accounts and collaborates with vendors to reinforce company policies regarding outstanding payments.

Validates the accuracy and completeness of employee expenses, follows-up and informs employees of any discrepancies, responds to inquiries and performs data entry within company deadlines.

Prepares and processes weekly check runs, manual payments and any inter-company transactions.

Performs reconciliation for assigned vendor and / or prepaid accounts, month-end accruals and sub-ledger to the general ledger.

Ongoing maintenance of files and documents and performs reporting as requested.

Performs other duties as required.

Office Manager/Administrator (2022)

Paul Bailey Architect, New Haven, CT

Directly responsible for the administration, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and customer service.

Answer telephone & emails in a timely and polite manner.

Verifies all timesheets and enters them into QuickBooks.

Overseas inventory and ordering of office supplies.

Perform or direct web sites updates.

Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions on website.

Performs clerical duties, including maintaining financial records.

Assists the general manager in maintaining all necessary files.

Communicates with employees to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries and assists as needed to complete daily tasks.

Handling layout of the office and taking control of adequacy of stationery and equipment.

Making sure that the office is in good condition and deal with maintenance when something is wrong.

Office Administrator/Sales (2020-2020)

Zane’s Cycles, Branford, CT

Responsible for obtaining, verifying, and inputting orders accurately in the data base system.

Organized a filing system for important and confidential company documents.

Answered phones from customers regarding orders or complaints.

Developed relationships with customers and vendors to present the company in a professional manner.

Freelance Senior Designer (2017-2021)

Centric Brands, New York, NY

Designed tops and bottoms for Kenneth Cole Young Men’s, Nautica Boys, Timberland, Tommy Boys, and Tommy Girls.

Worked closely with production team and review changes and revisions due to cost.

Supervised the graphic artist with fashion suggestions to create a presentable line to boost sales.

Created and set up art sheets and sizing for all garments.

Implemented new graphics to website utilizing CSS and HTML.

Made revisions on tech packs in PLM data base, including revising and updating images in Illustrator. Then uploaded those changes to PLM.

Freelance Senior Designer (2016-2017)

Hanes Kids, New York, NY

Produced designs of tops and bottoms for Hanes girl’s sizes 2-16 and boy’s sizes 4-20 for Walmart stores. And Champion performance for girls sizes 2-16 for Target stores.

Shopped the market for new trend ideas. Making shopping comparisons reports and trend boards for meetings.

Facilitated great ideas with Merchandising Team on production, fabrics, proto samples & trims.

Created wire frames, story boards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interactive and design ideas.

Conducted phone conference meetings with out of state departments.

Senior Designer/Graphic Designer (2014-2016)

Idea Nuova, New York, NY

Executed exclusive prints and artwork for boys and girls bedding.

Developed new designs per season in the Home Category- Bedding, Soft Accessories, Home Décor and more.

Administered print/pattern repeats, retouching and produces alternate color ways or developed prints.

Provided production ready artwork, in both print and electronic format.

Collaborated with director on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork.

Devised detailed tech packs for production for all designs.

Actively researched current trends in color, textiles and styles (studied the market, attended outside trend presentations, exhibits, and shows).

Senior Designer (2011-2014)

Topsville, New York, NY

Formulated new designs for Macy’s, Wal-Mart, and Disney girl’s layette, 2-6x and 7-16 tops, bottoms and sets in knits and woven.

Shopped market for new trend ideas.

Worked closely with Tech dept. on production and proto sample specs.

Directed the graphic artist with amazing innovative fashion suggestions to create a presentable line. Reviewed and corrected all tech packs and art sheets for production.

EDUCATION

BA - Fashion Merchandising, Post University.

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