Experience

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  Honest Recruiting Service

  • Co-Founder & Ceo, Honest Recruiting- Nationwide Market Research Recruiters

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  Honest Recruiting Service

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Co-Founder & CEO, Honest Recruiting- Nationwide Market Research Recruiters

    • Oct 2017 - Present
    • Greater San Diego Area

    We maintain an expansive database spanning local and nationwide markets, enabling us to efficiently recruit for qualitative research projects across diverse industries. Our versatile methodologies ensure tailored recruitment solutions to meet the unique needs of each project.

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  Loungefly Inc

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Project Manager/ Sales Representative

    • Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    -Premiere contemporary accessory company well known for licensed accessories including Disney, Hello Kitty and Marvel with a sales portfolio of 200+ specialty stores and e-commerce.-Developed project plans, tracked progress, and collaborated with design and production departments to achieve company goals.-Monitored overall performance of all projects ensuring adherence to established timelines and budget constraints.-Utilized problem solving skills to develop creative solutions that resolved complex issues in a timely manner.

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  Forever 21

  • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

  • Buyer

    • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
    • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    -Charter team member in launch of revolutionary plus size clothing sub-brand, Forever 21+, which lead the industry trend in sizing inclusivity.-Participated in vendor presentations, fittings, weekly style outs, open-to-buy meetings and upper management status meetings.-Maintained all production coordination responsibilities for two largest vendors including but not limited to, price bargaining, color and bulk confirmation.-Coordinate with buyers, planners, logistics, accounting, receiving and vendors to ensure all production requirements are coordinated.

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  Val Surf

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Store Manager/Womens Apparel Buyer

    • Aug 2000 - Jun 2010
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    Val Surf is the world's first skateboard shop, family owned and operated since 1962.-Started in high school as a sales associate and advanced through all departments within a retail setting.-Managed company's second highest volume store by overseeing day-to-day store operations including but not limited to: providing outstanding customer service,inventory management, visual merchandising and sales.-Hired, trained and supervised employee base comprised of up 25 employees.-Performed all purchasing duties for 5 retail locations to develop and drive unique merchandise assortments, aligning with overall department strategy.-Developed strong understanding of the fashion retail industry and current trends to inform purchasing decisions.