Padma Pillai
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RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND SALES ACHIEVEMENTS
Luca Luca, New York
Marketing and PR Assistant
September 2007-February 2008
Managed Luca Luca largest-volume store sales .
Handled all merchandising, inventory control, ordering, and maintenance.
Oversaw store opening and closing procedures.
Direct sales floor activities, assist customers and address customer concerns.
Input data to prepare dally sales reports and- regularly use weekly and monthly data and develop sales and promotional strategies.
Developed local marketing and advertising strategies, and Fashion shows
Assist sales staff to develop and implement special promotions and events.
Allesandro Dell'Aqua, New York
Marketing Assistant
June 2006-June 2007
Fulfilled all management responsibilities in absence of manager.
Opened and closed store, handled customer service issues, and oversaw cash control.
Assisted in the sales of their promotional sales
Assisted with merchandising and promotions efforts.
Vijay Process and Printing Company, Mumbai India
Creative Manager and Marketing
May 1999-August 20
Provided exceptional customer services to high end consumers, regularly including direct email and phone contact, and relationship building.
Provided Graphic Design and Layouts for all magazines,medical brochure and print advertisements.
Maintained inventory levels, monitored merchandise, provided feedback to owner/buyer regarding trends and need for reorders.
BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFACTIONS
St. Anthony’s Girls High School,Mumbai India
HIGH SCHOOL-
S.I.E.S College of Arts and Commerce
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
University of Mumbai, India
Master's Degree in Philosophy
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
Associate Degree in Marketing and Merchandising
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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