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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePage 1 of 2Candidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLEStreet Address John Street Mobile: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEFairfield, NJ Street Address
While my original background was in fashion design, I have broadened my career path to include various merchandising, sales and administrative positions over the years. My expansion into part time sales and merchandising fields has only added to my broad range of skills developed as a fashion designer. I have many qualities that would benefit your company such as being a self-starter, strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, excellent organization skills, great communications both verbally and written, a team player, and a high energy level. Although Ive had gaps in my career, choosing motherhood as my main career when my children were young, I am now looking to continue with a full-time career in the product merchandising industry. EXPERIENCEPremium Retail Services, Morristown Territory, NJ 3/2023 to Present Product Merchandiser (Full Time)Currently working for wholesale distributor of various product lines, visiting a variety of stores in my territory(Target, Kohls, Walgreens, CVS, etc.) on a weekly basis to restock merchandise, bring stock forward on shelves, set up and update displays as needed, and interact with the store managers to obtain better placement for visibility of products. Utilized each stores electronic inventory systems as needed. Submitted daily electronic reports including photos of before/after and details on inventory status and any issues to management via mobile app during day or website at end of day. Initial territory included a handful of stores, but I am now up to over 25 stores in a 25 mile radius.Penta Manufacturing, Livingston, NJ 1/2020 to 9/2022 Office Assistant (Part Time)Responsible for accounts receivable processing, scanning and entering posted A/R entries and performed hard copy filing of all related paperwork. Assisted manager as needed. When starting part-time position, company was set to relocate to Wayne, 10 minutes from home. After pandemic related setbacks, the company did not relocate. Resigned as half hour commute each way for part time position was not feasible long term. CMS Funding, Wayne, NJ 11/2018 to 8/2019Office Assistant (Part Time)Responsible for accounts payable for telecommunications department, posted A/P entries, tracked late payments, contacted customers with late payments, and ran reports to keep current. Office duties included filing, scanning, faxing, bank deposits, and performing additional office functions as requested. Assisted manager in preparing for presentations. Worked with QuickBooks, MS Outlook, Word and Excel programs. The position was converted to full-time in August of 2019, and I had to resign from my part-time employment. Thirty-One Gifts, Fairfield, NJ 9/2010 to 2020Sales Associate (Part Time)Worked as a 1099 self-employed sales associate for online resale distributer of various bags, totes and organizational items. Obtained sales by traveling to clients homes and hosting parties to sell merchandise from hardcopy and online catalogues. Set up my own website and social media pages to obtain additional sales. Responsible for order entries, tracking of deliveries to home warehouse, sorting merchandise, delivery to clients, and follow-up for future orders. Performed this part time work for past eight years while being a stay-at- home mother to three children.Bon Bons Chocolatier, Huntington, NY 9/2006 to 1/2009 Front Sales Associate (Part Time)Performed all required front of store duties for local chocolatier shop part time. Tasks included cashier, refilling chocolate trays, filling customer orders, wrapping holiday gift items & packages, and decorating store for various holiday and seasonal occasions. Upon the birth of my second child, I had the stop working this part time position.Page 2 of 2Superba, Inc., Western Long Island, NY Territory 2/2005 to 9/2006 Product Merchandiser (Full Time)Worked for wholesale distributor of mens neckties, visiting over a dozen major department stores on a weekly basis to restock merchandise, prepare and update displays, and interact with department store management to obtain better placement for visibility of products. Submitted daily reports to regional sales manager, providing photos of display areas, and accounting of sales of each style and brand. Isaac Morris, Ltd, New York, NY 10/2003 to 1/2005Boys Clothing DesignerCreated computer generated detailed sketches in Adobe Illustrator for sales team to sell product to potential buyers. Developed detailed packages on each style sold for the production team. Detail package information included a flat sketch of a style with documentation of all elements to be made. Product Development CoordinatorPromoted to Product Development Coordinator, communicating with overseas vendors to produce garments from start to finish. Responsibilities included coordinating, organizing and communication with designers, production and sales staff, as well as 15 different overseas makers. Lines ran over125 styles. Provided oversight of documentation, detail information (trims, color standard, fabrics) and other pertinent information. Provided comments submittals to create and develop a finished product ahead of deadlines. International Office CoordinatorAs part of product development, assisted with development of overseas office in China capable of producing show room samples of 1500 garments per season. Responsibilities included stocking office with fabrics and trims as well as office supplies. Managed weekly conference calls to prioritize styles for production. Communicated daily with oversees assistant via emails to coordinate work, providing special instructions on design elements from in-house designers to the oversees office for sample production. Provided oversight of art treatments quality standards required. Traveled to China to open fabric markets, educate the staff, and initiate communications with several factories for future production/orders. Responsibilities also included tracking of budgets and costs for the Sample Room. Prepared quarterly reports, working with the accounting office to maintain budget.Kids Headquarters, New York, NY 1/2000 to10/2003Associates Boys Clothing DesignerWorking in size ranges from infant- 4-7 each season, shopped open markets, kept up to date with pop culture and topics of interest via television, magazine and internet. Selected all elements pertaining to design including color, theme, fabrication, trim and artwork applications. Created production packages using Adlus Freehand software for each style chosen for the line to provide all details of the style, front and back views, weight, construction, color and fabric content, trim details, art details, and packaging/shipping requirements. Responsible for production elements of the line I designed including lab dips, commenting on artwork submits, checking fabric weights, selecting final colors of embroidery threads, trim selections, etc. Also created presentation boards for buyers, prospective new customers, sales and marketing teams. EDUCATIONUniversity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Arts in Graphic Design/Fashion Design 6/1999.SKILLSMS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word (50 words per minute)Familiar with both PC and Mac systems, as well as mobile apps.Familiar with various handheld merchandising equipment such as Zebra for Target/WalgreensGraphics: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Streamline, Pagemaker, Adlus Freehand, Micrografix Designer |
