Experience

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  Christian Dior Couture

  • Operations Specialist

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  Christian Dior Couture

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Back Office / Merchandiser

    • Jun 2020 - Present
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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  beeline Group (Fashion Accessories)

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Mobile Merchandising

    • Nov 2016 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Managing all aspects of the Beeline merchandising visuals for the Beeline brand. Responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to retain brand identity, as well as increase brand loyalty and generate revenue in the Boston area.

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  The Kraft Heinz Company

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Field Marketing Representative

    • Apr 2016 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Responsible for the timely flow of merchandise from the receiving area to the sales floor, ensuring the sales floor is continuously well-stocked with new receipts and merchandised according to company standards. The FMR will ensure proper presentation of all new and clearance merchandise and assist with the placement of tables and fixtures for promotional events.

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  Under Armour

  • Greater Boston

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • Feb 2016 - Present
    • Greater Boston

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  FGX International

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Field Representative/Merchandiser

    • Mar 2014 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers;liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors. Optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas.Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges;controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season and producing layout plans for stores.

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  Winston Retail

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Visual Merchandiser / Field Representative

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Work for Under Amour and Lucy brands in the Boston area. Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space.

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  Totes Isotoner

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Field Merchandiser/Visual Merchandiser

    • Sep 2013 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Prepare a schedule of store visits on the basis of their sales revenue. Manage product displays as per the seasonal cycles and discount offers. Ensure that the store adheres to the merchandising standards. Supervise product display and shelving systems as per the store floor plan. Ensure defective or old products are removed and new products are properly stacked and displayed. Develop and install banners, posters, displays, flags, etc in the store. Work with supervisor to recommend store layout changes. Perform store inspections for any repairs, replacements, new installations, etc. Validate the product stocking, merchandising and display systems. Interact regularly with all store staffs to keep them informed about upcoming store projects and timelines. Distribute information regarding new collections, holiday items and product quality to the respective stores. Educate store staff regarding latest business updates and related action plans. Provide store sales and revenue reports to Field Merchandising Director. Devise innovative sales strategies to attract more customers. Coordinate training programs and skill development programs for employees.

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  Stonie Enterprise LLC

  • Boston, MA

  • Property Management

    • Feb 1996 - Present
    • Boston, MA

    Ensure property is rented to fullest capacity.Ensure current resident files are properly maintained.Ensure all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on a timely basis.Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.Lead emergency team for community. Ensure proper response and handling of all community emergencies with residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liabilities (i.e., criminal activity on community, employee/resident injuries, fires, floods, freezes, etc.).Deal with resident concerns and requests on timely basis to ensure resident satisfaction with management.As property manager for Stonie Enterprise I demonstrate the ability to understand all financial goals, operate asset in owners’ best interest in accordance with Policies & Procedures Manual.Maintain accurate records of all community transactions and submit on timely basis (i.e., rent rolls, delinquency reports, move-in/move-outs, etc.).Ensure that all rents and late fees/check charges are collected, posted and deposited in a timely manner.Generate necessary legal action, documents and process in accordance with State and Company guidelines.Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing, vendor relations and certificates of insurance.

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  Animal Rescue League of Boston

  • Volunteer

    • 2011 - 2014

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  Hunt Alternatives Fund

  • Office Systems Manager

    • 2003 - 2012

    · Design and implement office policies to ensure maximum efficiency· Created employee and training manuals and other proprietary materials and documents.· Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing office environment. Monitor and record office petty cash.· Organize orientation and training of new staff members, and prepare time sheets.· Manage procurement of all office supplies of stationery, equipment, and furniture, Approve supply requisitions.· Liaise with board members, travel agencies, vendors, and other nonprofits· Responsible for all aspects of annual event planning, including management of invitations and reservations. · Schedule board and committee meetings and produced and organized meeting materials.· Provide administrative support to the foundation chair. · Coordinate office staff activities to build a sense of community and handle general inquiries about the foundation.

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  Bit Group

  • Boston, MA

  • Office Manager

    • 1997 - 2002
    • Boston, MA

    Oversee all administrative and clerical functions within the office. Revise and implement office procedures, and coordinate facilities maintenance. Purchase office supplies and maintain office equipment, serving as the primary contact with vendors. Arrange accommodations, venues, food services for special events, board meetings, and office team building. Created and send out promotional material, invitations, and email blasts. Handled all aspects of payroll, payroll taxes, bookkeeping, account reconciliation, AR and AP for a 12 people office.Human Resources Department and managed all aspects of employee development.Researched sources and information for Operations and Travel. Assisted with Infrastructure Development for 4 office moves. Prepare for meetings and correspond with member representatives on upcoming meetings. Accomplishments: 1- Improved teamwork within the office by hosting interactive social events, and encouraging personnel to work together in projects. 2- Created a check points system to ensure greater accountability for completion of clerical tasks.3- Improve online file management.

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  Dept 56 / Silvestry / Mid West

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Freelance Visual Merchandiser

    • Jan 1994 - Feb 1996
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    Wholesale freelance merchandiser. Need to be a self starter and work independently. Able to communicate with all levels of Management within show room, Company and Product Development Dept. I'm able to merchandise home goods, gift, seasonal goods for all shops in a large volume territory and have good visual experience. Wholesale merchandising is a very focal territory and show rooms must make plan each season and maintain excellent standards throughout the year. Portfolio available.

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  Seaside Associate stores

  • Seaside Florida

  • Visual Merchandiser Manager

    • Jan 1991 - Apr 1995
    • Seaside Florida

    Responsible for implementing and maintaining merchandising program for five specialty stores. Installed corporate visual programs using banners, posters, and props. Created shops and focal points using vendor graphics, forms, and fixtures. Designed and installed seasonal shops in home/gift area. Interpreted fixture/visual plans for fixture layout, form/mannequin/prop placement and vendor signage for store remodels. Maintained visual props, materials and signs. Worked closely with buyers and general store manager.Worked under contract from 1994 to 1995 while living in Atlanta. Moved to Atlanta to pursuit job opportunities as a freelance merchant.

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  Ralph Lauren

  • Tampa, Winter Park, and Palm Beach.

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • Jan 1987 - Jun 1990
    • Tampa, Winter Park, and Palm Beach.

    The Ralph Lauren brand identity for its three locations in Florida. Tampa, Winter Park, and Palm Beach. Under the Cummings Organization and then under Bonnie Keller Organization. Responsible for helping to enhance the Ralph Lauren brand aesthetic and create a memorable customer shopping experience by executing and maintaining vignettes, and interior/window displays.· Execute interior/window changeovers and installations for stores, including production of any interior sets, on-site prop handling, prop placement and rigging.· Execute daily interior set maintenance for stores, including: repositioning mannequins, re-propping, re-merchandising and sourcing alternative product for interior presentations.· For each installation, take responsibility for assisting in procuring and compiling creative and aesthetic elements for windows, including: wallpaper, paint, rugs, fabrics, lighting and decorative prop elements.· Research, identify and utilize multiple vendors and resources for props and decorative elements.· Conduct daily walkthrough of locations, identifying opportunities to improve and maintain the overall aesthetic and creative appearance of the site, including the overall tidiness of each store.· Prepare for the next installation or floor change, in keeping with a rolling creative calendar.· Communicate on a regular basis with store line to ensure that Creative needs dovetail.· Take responsibility for staying connected to the Corporate Office via the Team Site, including updates to the directives, showrooms, advertising, product deliveries and buys.