Lori Skalka

LORI SKALKA

**-** *********** ****., # **

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Home # 718-***-****

Cell Phone # 646-***-****

E-mail Address: ************@*******.***

WORK EXPERIENCE :

DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP. JULY 2007-JANUARY 2008

SALES ASSISTANT

• Support to the VP of Sales, National Sales Mgr, Dot.com Mgr., Customer Service Dir., COO/CFO and Departmental Mgrs.

• Work on various projects for the VP of Sales and his team of Sales Reps. in the New York Office,as well as the Out -Of-Town Offices.

• Work heavy on detailed spreadsheets for the Dot.com Mgr.

• Work on Sales Reps. Account Tracking Reports for VP of Sales.

• Prepare Expenses Reports & Book Travel Arrangements for the VP of Sales and his Sales Team

• Total preparation of Sales Meetings and Customer Appointments for the VP of Sales

• Update Database for Customer Field Reps. Store Visits for the Customer Service Dir.

• Book & Update Conference Room Schedules of both of the Delta floors.

• Schedule & Book Appointments for the VP of Sales and National Sales Manager

• Place and Authorize Office Supply orders from the Vendor for the NY Offices, as well as the two warehouses, and the Out-Of-Town Office.

• Relief at the Receptionist Desk.

DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP. DECEMBER 2006-JULY 2007

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

• Support to the VP of Operations, and his team consisting of Logistics Mgr.,

Planning & Allocations Dir., IT Mgr., Order Processing Mgr., Customer Services Dir.

• Update Status of Projects by Dept. for VP of Operations

• Compile Daily & Weekly Recaps of Summaries from team reporting to VP of Operations

• Work on Customer Overviews & Inventory Reports for Planning Director

• Update 3 PL Expenses By Month By Accessorial

• Prepare Expense reports & Travel Arrangements

• Update Database for Customer Field Reps. Store Visits

• Book & Update Conference Room Schedules, as well as VP of Operations Calendar

• Recap Staff OT / Payroll Attendance weekly for VP of Operations

• Relief at Receptionist Desk

• Recap Staff OT / Payroll Attendance weekly for the COO/CFO

• Relief at Receptionist Desk

WINDSONG ALLEGIANCE GROUP APRIL 2004 - JUNE 2006

SALES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

• Provide administrative support to National Accounts Manager , VP of Sales , and Corporate Office

• Effectively manage high volume of telephone calls

• Schedule and coordinate all meetings internal and external

• Arrange all travel for local and out - of - town meetings • Handle all travel arrangements Domestic & International for Executives & Customers

• Booking of Limo Service as needed

• Heavy liaise between myself and customers on orders being placed • Prepare and process all expense statements , billings, and travel expense reports

• Prepare and distribute confidential reports

• Order and maintain office supplies and other items for company • Place service calls & check billing, follow-up of repairs as needed

• Creating excel spreadsheets and input pertinent information pertaining to sales for specific vendors

• Coordinate and set up appointments for bosses

• Extensive follow-up on all customer orders placed from beginning to end • Liaise with the Corporate Office and the NJ Warehouse

• Handle all Office Manager duties at the New York Office

J.C. PENNEY OCTOBER 2001 - APRIL 2004

NEW ACCOUNTS DEVELOPER (PART-TIME POSITION)

NINA FOOTWEAR CORP. FEBRURY 2000 - DECEMBER 2000

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Reported to the President of Children’s Division and Customer Service Manager concerning customer updates

• Assisted Sales Manager and sales staff regarding new/pending orders and any other situations that may arise

• Heavy client service assistance dealing directly with clients regarding their accounts

• Entered / Processed customers orders, returns, cancellations and discrepancy letters, updated stock needs

• Maintained extensive Excel spreadsheets for orders, discounts and cancellations processed on a daily basis

• Daily review of the open orders reports to troubleshoot and solve any problems that may arise with client accounts

• Set up customer database files and credit accounts to update customer information

• Boosted repeat business and attracted new clients by providing them with stock updates, in addition to friendly fast services

BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. APRIL 1987 - MARCH 1999

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

• Supported the Business Operations Manager , Vice-President, General Sales Manager, & Sales Staff of the Menswear Department.

• Setting up of meetings, conference, appointments, presentations, for the department.

• Handled all administrative matters for the entire department

• Composed , typed, proofread, edited all correspondence, presentations, memo's , reports for the department

• Prepared presentations for Sales Executives using Excel and PowerPoint, created and setup templates

• Liaison / follow-up with clients and the mill regarding new/pending orders and requests to ensure things ran smoothly.

• Partnered Primetime (Quick Response System) planning and worked with systems management database

• Assisted production department planner regarding deliveries and processed customer orders

• Provided special reports as needed to support business unit decisions

• Created , maintained and updated spreadsheets, price and fabric lists.

• Maintained and updated extensive filing systems and mailing lists for various shows

• Arranged domestic / international travel arrangements and hotel accommodations

• Setup division orientations for newly hired employees

• Coordinated sample planning, forecasting and merchandising reports

• Operated various sample/production systems management database screens

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel , PowerPoint , Lotus Notes , Outlook , AS400, Retail Link , Blue Cherry

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