Experience

Momenta, Inc.

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Innovation Manager

  • May 2022 - Present



The TJX Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

• Product Development Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2022

  -Coordinates the development process according to time and action deadlines-Works with technical design and design to ensure that product styling and fit is consistent with current market trends-Works with Managers, Agents, and Vendors to develop new techniques and concept samples-Sources and approves submits including trims, dips, print strike offs, fabric quality and samples against established standards-Ensures styling details and product standards are clearly communicated and understood by Agents/Vendors-Assists in monitoring delivery and production flow according to the time and action deadlines-Recommends methods to improve the product construction and quality



Louis Boston

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandise Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  -Managed store inventory including fine jewelry, high end clothing and accessories, home and apothecary; ensured product accuracy through efficient and timely tagging and processing -Served as primary contact for all clothing and jewelry vendors, facilitates, maintained, and built business partnerships -Organized trunk shows with new and existing vendors -Resolved vendor and customer conflicts or inquiries by communicating clearly and effectively both in person and on the phone -Supported president and vice president in day-to-day activities including, managing store employees, cashier responsibilities, and security -Opened and closed store, accounted for fine jewelry, held general key -Planned and scheduled president's market appointments, business travel, and client dinners -Calculated accurate retail prices for international merchandise by performing and tracking conversions -Provided attentive, accommodating and excellent customer service while maintaining high level of professionalism -Maintained confidentiality of high profile clients -Acted as liaison to internal departments including accounting, sales, and shipping and receiving -Advised external magazine stylists in pulling merchandise for photo shoots -Collaborated with president in discovering new designers and lines aligned with store brand and aesthetic -Executed successful "Exposure" series featuring new designers and their work, coordinated vendor schedules and booth layout -Partnered with visual merchandisers to arrange store for special events and trunk shows -Promoted from assistant to vice president to assistant to president



Julie Reed Dunfey Catering

• Assistant Events Manager

  • 2004 - Feb 2011

  - Style presentation of menus, food stations and entertainment areas - Create themed and seasonal décor for catered events of 60-1200 people - Prep dishes and served five and seven course meals for high-end events - Coordinate supplies and rentals from various vendors for multiple events - Style presentation of menus, food stations and entertainment areas - Create themed and seasonal décor for catered events of 60-1200 people - Prep dishes and served five and seven course meals for high-end events - Coordinate supplies and rentals from various vendors for multiple events



Christine's Crossing

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  - Assisted owner of boutique with successful opening of a new store, including involvement in marketing and merchandising decisions, met tight opening deadline and exceeded expected sales - Worked with customers to select clothing and accessories - Created window and merchandising displays - Trained and supervised four part-time sales associates - Assisted owner of boutique with successful opening of a new store, including involvement in marketing and merchandising decisions, met tight opening deadline and exceeded expected sales - Worked with customers to select clothing and accessories - Created window and merchandising displays - Trained and supervised four part-time sales associates



Viacom

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wardrobe Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Assisted stylists in dressing talent for MTV productions - Chosen as one of three from field of 70 applicants - Selected wardrobe of 3-4 different looks for VJ’s in spots to promote events - Visited showrooms (7 Jeans, Elizabeth and James, e.g.) for wardrobe selection - Organized sets and assisted in daily tasks of inventory maintenance - Assisted in art direction and documentation of events - Provided wardrobe selections on a “person-in-the-street” makeover for “Made” - Assisted with design of costumes for New Year’s Eve special



Choozy Shooz

• Assistant Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  - Provided sales, clerical and organizational assistance to owner/manager - Supported store image of superb customer service and inviting atmosphere - Contributed to a 40% sales increase for 2006 over previous year - Assisted owner in buying inventory - Responsible for window displays and store merchandising - Provided sales, clerical and organizational assistance to owner/manager - Supported store image of superb customer service and inviting atmosphere - Contributed to a 40% sales increase for 2006 over previous year - Assisted owner in buying inventory - Responsible for window displays and store merchandising