Administrative Assistant Project
Resume:
Kelli D. Young
Iselin, New Jersey 08830
************@*****.***
Mastery of acquired skills in the following areas through education and work experience:
Microsoft Outlook – Visio – Word/Excel/PowerPoint - Project Management - Introduction to Fashion – Merchandising, Planning and Buying – Visual Merchandising – Com. App. for Fashion Industry –
Fashion Forecasting
EDUCATION
Berkeley College, Woodbridge, New Jersey
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Major: Fashion Marketing and Management
Graduated June 2010
Awards/Achievements
President's List
Grade Point Average 4.0
Dean's List
Grade Point Average 3.9
Achievement Award Scholarship
The Cittone Institute, Edison, New Jersey
Specialist Certification in Office Automation – 5/92
PROFESSIONAL RETAIL EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present MARCOLIN USA, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Inside Sales Promoter for Tom Ford Sunglasses
Partner with department managers in planning and implementing merchandise presentations.
Educate departments on styling tables, back walls and merchandising.
Maintain cleanliness and order according to safety guidelines.
2010 – Present RETAIL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Fashion and Accessories Merchandiser
Maintain an eye for detail with regard to the design, composition, merchandising and execution of
quality and details.
Promote sales through creative merchandising and styling.
Ensure compliance of corporate signing program.
2010 - 2010 MASSPro, Inc., Plainville, Massachusettes
Fashion and Accessories Merchandiser
Effectively communicate clearly and professionally with customers and co-workers
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced
environment.
Re-merchandised regularly upscale department store caselines and tower for Juicy Couture, Monet
and Lucky and Liz & Co.
Experienced in merchandising and styling with knowledge of current fashion trends and style
Demonstrated the ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs
2009 - 2010 BERKELEY COLLEGE, WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY
Visual Merchandiser
Merchandised various campus locations with general merchandise
Assisted in the buying decisions for general merchandise offered at various college locations
Install and remove window presentations including propping, mannequins, fashion and lighting
Build store promotional displays for events
Processed paperwork associated with transferring merchandise from one location to another
Created plan-o-grams for each location highlighting new merchandise and product placement
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2009 O’BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, EDISON, NEW JERSEY
Division Secretary
Make all travel arrangements: including air, hotel and ground transportation.
Follow-up on special arrangements and re-confirm all travel arrangement prior to date of
departure also prepare and maintain detailed travel itineraries for associates.
Collect/process cell phone bills and Collect/track expenses and reimbursements
Format letters, internal memos and print as requested (when provided electronic content)
Order/purchase stationery, furniture, office plants, and work orders for the office
Assist visitors and job interviewees, such as site and security access, schedule meetings with associates at various O’Brien and Gere offices as requested
Check availability of attendees, secure appropriate conference room, schedule meeting, send announcement, include call-in logistics, arrange equipment, send agenda and meeting reminder.
Order food for in-house meetings and arrange restaurant reservations.
2004 – 2006 OFFICETEAM, EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SIEMENS CORPORATE, ISELIN, NJ (Temporary)
Departmental Administrator to Benefits Department
Researched, analyzed, evaluated, and administered corporate benefit plans/programs
Performed a variety of tasks working under general supervision
Answered employees', dependents', retirees', and providers' questions and resolved
problems regarding the requirements and provisions of benefit programs
Coordinated and conducted various benefit program information and enrollment
sessions for employee and retirees
Performed research, collected and analyzed data on such subjects as claims and fraud
SCHERING-PLOUGH, SPRINGFIELD, NJ (Temporary)
Project Administrator
Assist with obtaining external costs for consultants
Coordinate the Onboard process to support new members joining the project team
Send out order acknowledgments regarding new hires for specific roles on projects
Consolidate status reports with the assistance of the Project Managers
Handle all international/domestic travel arrangements
Coordinate meetings/conference calls and take meeting minutes and distribute to Team
2003 – 2004 NORVERGENCE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO/COO
Open, date stamp and distribute incoming mail and process
post outgoing documents and packages as required.
Maintain chronology files and documentation of outgoing materials, as requested.
Maintain printer, fax and ensure availability of appropriate supplies
Order/purchase portable office equipment (eg, PDA, cell phone, computer-related) and maintenance(ie, replace broken parts, need a cord/adapter, service agreements).
Track and maintain accurate attendance records for all assigned associates. Track days used versus days allocated for earned vacation credit and allowed personal days (sick days).
Manage engineering roster, phone list, and organization chart
1996 – 2002 LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Administrative Assistant
Planned and coordinated appointments and travel arrangements international and domestic.
Process organizations expense vouchers using XMS and reconcile Procurement Card and Amex
Prepare paperwork for proper approval of leasing agreements and specifications requested.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Berkeley College
Dave Powers – Manager
MassPro
Jody Singer – Supervisor
PERSONAL REFERENCE
Lori Privett
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