Jessica Porter
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Jacquelyn Lukacs
Jessica is a true professional and team player. She managed multiple major international accounts effortlessly and simultaneously. She is a clear communicator and gifted visual merchant. She was able to pivot and reprioritize seamlessly in an ever changing and dynamic business environment. Working with Jessica was a pleasure. I found her to be extremely reliable, eager and quick to learn new skills and an overall positive presence on the team.
Jacquelyn Lukacs
Jessica is a true professional and team player. She managed multiple major international accounts effortlessly and simultaneously. She is a clear communicator and gifted visual merchant. She was able to pivot and reprioritize seamlessly in an ever changing and dynamic business environment. Working with Jessica was a pleasure. I found her to be extremely reliable, eager and quick to learn new skills and an overall positive presence on the team.
Jacquelyn Lukacs
Jessica is a true professional and team player. She managed multiple major international accounts effortlessly and simultaneously. She is a clear communicator and gifted visual merchant. She was able to pivot and reprioritize seamlessly in an ever changing and dynamic business environment. Working with Jessica was a pleasure. I found her to be extremely reliable, eager and quick to learn new skills and an overall positive presence on the team.
Jacquelyn Lukacs
Jessica is a true professional and team player. She managed multiple major international accounts effortlessly and simultaneously. She is a clear communicator and gifted visual merchant. She was able to pivot and reprioritize seamlessly in an ever changing and dynamic business environment. Working with Jessica was a pleasure. I found her to be extremely reliable, eager and quick to learn new skills and an overall positive presence on the team.
Credentials
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Sustainable Design Entrepreneurs
Fashion Institute of TechnologyJan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Edite Showroom
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2023 - Present
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The RealReal
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
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Corsicana
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Spain
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales & Brand Consultant
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
- Provided consultation services to emerging female owned sustainable RTW brand, Corsicana - Compiled perspective client research to launch wholesale business - Provided feedback for line sheets, collections, press decks & dossier - Provided consultation services to emerging female owned sustainable RTW brand, Corsicana - Compiled perspective client research to launch wholesale business - Provided feedback for line sheets, collections, press decks & dossier
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English Language & Cultural Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
-Provided English instruction to bilingual elementary school children, teaching English, Science and Art -Worked to assist children with basic conversational skills and prepare for Cambridge English exams -Created cultural presentations relevant to American customs and history -Provided English instruction to bilingual elementary school children, teaching English, Science and Art -Worked to assist children with basic conversational skills and prepare for Cambridge English exams -Created cultural presentations relevant to American customs and history
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Lola Hats
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
-Managed domestic and international wholesale accounts for over 100 accounts including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Matches Fashion - Performed and tracked monthly sales analysis - Established collaborations and capsule collections with influential luxury designers Rachel Comey and Carolina Herrera - Liaison between design and production teams ensure timely delivery of orders - Lead on sourcing materials for capsule collections with Matches Fashion and My Theresa - Lead showroom market appointments - Represented brand at trade shows, Man/ Woman NY and Paris, Cabana Miami, in store selling events and trunk shows with specialty stores - Established several key relationships with specialty and concept stores globally Show less
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Lydell New York
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United States
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Account Executive
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Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
" Private label Jewelry vendor for department and specialty stores. Clients included TJMaxx, Nordstrom Rack, Gap Inc. " Lead communicator with Gap's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices " Project manager in overseeing sample management, production, supply chain, and shipping logistics for Gap Inc. (Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory and Old Navy) " Trained Lydell team on Gap Inc. vendor portals and global systems " Troubleshoot production and shipment delays with fulfillment center " Monitor and track purchase orders from global trading platform GT Nexus " Liaison in communication with fulfillment centers to send orders through GT Nexus " Assist team in increasing quarterly sales by chasing orders and selling stock product to clients " Prepare and merchandise presentations for Gap Inc. " Assist in showroom appointments and recap market meetings Show less
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Freelance Account Executive
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
• Provided sales support for the Account Executives during Spring market week • Presented Odette, Grace Lee and Anndra Neen jewelry collections to international and domestic buyers • Assisted in merchandising jewelry collections and processing orders • Provided sales support for the Account Executives during Spring market week • Presented Odette, Grace Lee and Anndra Neen jewelry collections to international and domestic buyers • Assisted in merchandising jewelry collections and processing orders
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Opening Ceremony
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wholesale Intern
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
• Assisted with the Spring- Summer collection during Mercedes Benz fashion week • Scheduled appointments, filed orders, and coordinated pick up ad delivery of sample merchandise • Styled and fitted models for presentations, photo-shoots and buying appointments • Assisted in completing buy layouts though fashion wholesale database Threadvine • Assisted with the Spring- Summer collection during Mercedes Benz fashion week • Scheduled appointments, filed orders, and coordinated pick up ad delivery of sample merchandise • Styled and fitted models for presentations, photo-shoots and buying appointments • Assisted in completing buy layouts though fashion wholesale database Threadvine
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10 Eleven Showroom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Women's Market Intern
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Dec 2013 - May 2014
• Assisted with merchandising showroom and dressed models for Pre Fall and Fall of the Andrea Lieberman Collection (ALC) that was presented to buyers • Assisted with 10 Eleven’s brands: ALC, Pam & Gela, Equipment, and Current Elliot to merchandise and check orders for errors • Assisted in completing buy layouts though fashion wholesale database JOOR Access • Assisted sales team to handle incoming and outgoing samples, and organizing the press closet • Assisted with merchandising showroom and dressed models for Pre Fall and Fall of the Andrea Lieberman Collection (ALC) that was presented to buyers • Assisted with 10 Eleven’s brands: ALC, Pam & Gela, Equipment, and Current Elliot to merchandise and check orders for errors • Assisted in completing buy layouts though fashion wholesale database JOOR Access • Assisted sales team to handle incoming and outgoing samples, and organizing the press closet
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3.1 Phillip Lim
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Women's Sales Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Women’s Domestic and International Market week intern • Assisted with merchandising showroom and dressed models for Resort and Pre-spring collection that was presented to buyers • Assisted in completing buy layouts, using Microsoft Excel and checked merchandise orders for errors • Created perspective client list research project for European clients • Cut samples and fabric swatches used in look books for Pre-spring and Resort collections 2013-2014 • Assisted press team to handle incoming and outgoing packages, and organizing the press closet Show less
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rag & bone
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Hospitality
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Women's Market Intern
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
• Women’s Domestic and International Market week intern • Merchandised and presented Holiday and Pre-spring collection to buyers • Styled and fitted models for presentations and photo-shoots • Assisted in composing product knowledge books and buy layouts • Scheduled appointments, filed orders and coordinated pick-up and delivery of sample merchandise • Assisted models and show preparation for New York Fashion week spring 2013 collection • Women’s Domestic and International Market week intern • Merchandised and presented Holiday and Pre-spring collection to buyers • Styled and fitted models for presentations and photo-shoots • Assisted in composing product knowledge books and buy layouts • Scheduled appointments, filed orders and coordinated pick-up and delivery of sample merchandise • Assisted models and show preparation for New York Fashion week spring 2013 collection
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Aritzia
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Offered sales and shipment support • Focused on driving sales through excellent customer service • Styled customers to form trendy and practical outfits • Offered sales and shipment support • Focused on driving sales through excellent customer service • Styled customers to form trendy and practical outfits
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Production Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
• Textile production Intern for bespoke embroidery house, Ankasa International • Clients included Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren and Manolo Blahnik • Participated in pick ups from leather and jewelry vendors and sent fabric sample cuts to factories • Conducted work in progress reports for both ready to wear and accessory collections using Excel spreadsheets • Assisted in daily tasks such as comprising story boards for upcoming collections, organizing swatch closets and filing documents • Assisted showroom in preparing for market week Show less
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Education
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Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Studies -
Teaneck High School
High School Diploma