Experience

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  Rise Light & Power

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Executive Assistant/Office Administrator

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

    To ensure efficient office operations and a positive employee experience by providing administrative support to the team, managing office operations, and coordinating meetings and events. Demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism. Adaptable and welcome the challenges of a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. ∙ Administrative Support: o Optimize schedule and manage active, complex calendar of appointments o Travel coordination o Expense management o Record keeping and file management ∙ Office Administration: o Reception and visitor management o Inventory management and supplies ordering o Delivery, shipping, and mail coordination o Facilities management including liaising with building management and maintenance o Oversight of office safety plans o General office organization and day-to-day maintenance ∙ Meeting and Event Coordination: o Event coordination, administration, and logistics, including onsite meetings for internal and external guests o Conference and seminar registrations ∙ Additional tasks and projects as required

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  PRECISIONvalue

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Assistant Account Executive

    • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
    • New York, New York, United States

    • Supported the ongoing projects within client’ workstreams• Submitted and adjusting SOW’s• Assisted ongoing Medical/Legal team review• Worked on account leads to ensure overall client success• Ensured collaboration and accurate processes when developing projects• Organized meetings and calls• Developed critical account management tools (i.e. Contact Reports, Status Reports, Tactical Grids, Meeting Agendas, Client Presentations, Creative Briefs)

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  Century Management Services Inc. (NY)

  • New York NY

  • Communications Coordinator and Office Manager

    • Nov 2015 - Mar 2021
    • New York NY

    • Assistant to four (4) C-Level executives (President, CFO, VP, and VP of Ops)• Organized meetings, calls, travel, events, and engagements• Calendar coordination• Attended business pitch meetings and board meetings• Agenda preparation• Market research• Business recaps• Travel and transportation arrangements• General administrative duties• Expense reports• Highest level of professionalism and confidentiality• Ad Hoc and personal support• Continuous learning and self improvement• Supervised the day-to-day operations of the office.• Trained and supervised Office Assistants and Mail Clerks• Social media management• Website maintenance• Maintained data master and Board Member lists• Granted access to board minutes (notes)• Participated in the annual industry Expo (the Cooperator Expo)• Set up, break down and hosting of the promo booth• Transitioned clients in and out of management portfolio• Worked closely with management, finance, accounting transfer/closing depts.• Coordinated time sensitive information.• Maintained an organized and cohesive system of shareholder files• Sourced proper collateral, information materials and graphics• Followed up with potential clients.• Staff outings, team building, holiday parties for an office of 50+ employees• Assisted with onboarding/terminations• General accounting, and HR duties• Facilities liaison between the building management and firm• Communicated any computer and software related issues to IT Help Desk• Maintained computer hardware equipment and related services• Collaborated with IT, Printing supplier and VoIP provider• Coordinated proper maintenance• Stocked supplies• Ensured supplies and resources used in the office are billed to appropriate entities• Supervised the set-up of office space for new staff

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  Splendid, a division of VF Corporation

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Store Manager Soho

    • May 2013 - May 2015
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Created and implemented training material Maintained a low turnover rate Maintained a relationship with existing clients Provided team with inspirational ideas to create loyalty with new clients Remained informed about the industry Maintained relationships with other store managers Sourced, hired, trained best in market talent for several locations in the brand Hosted PR events to strengthen brand awareness. Conducted corporate and visual walkthroughs in flagship location Participated in management conferences Inventory and shrink management. Timely Floor set Executions. Operations. Maintained excellent rapport with all departments Provided support to peers in the field and district managers

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  LOFT BY ANN TAYLOR

  • Upper East Side

  • Co Manager

    • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
    • Upper East Side

    - Responsible for conducting Bi-Weekly loss prevention assessments. Ensuring that the store is up to standard for all official as well as unannounced visits - Recruiting, Hiring and Training. Establishing and solidifying teamwork and excellent employee morale. Educating all employees on industry innovations, challenges and competition.- Developing great customer relations and outreach. Building customer loyalty- Upkeep of company standards by using visual directives as well as brand image- Scheduling and Forecasting. Reacting to immediate changes when and if they occur

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  Shoe Box/ Vince Camuto

  • SoHo

  • District Manager

    • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
    • SoHo

    - Assisting in the expansion of the retail division of Vince Camuto and transition of The Shoe Box to Vince Camuto.- Key role in coordinating the opening of two new, high volume locations - Grand Central Terminal and SoHo- Recruited, hired and trained over 30 team members, to ensure the new and existing stores are operating at full capacity.- In charge or productivity and operational needs for five prime locations in New York City (Madison and 88th Street, Third Ave and 77th street, Third Ave and 36th street, Grand Central Terminal and SoHo)- Ensuring communication between stores and buyers to allow to meet proper merchandising needs. - Working with high end brands, such as Giuseppe Zanotti, Casadei, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Cole Haan and many others, as well as concentrating on building one brand image, specifically for Vince Camuto.- Currently managing a total staff of 57, which includes managers, assistant managers, key holders, sales associates and stock associates.- Responsible for inventory and Loss Prevention Policy implementation.- Fulfilled all the other responsibilities listed further.

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  Steve Madden

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Store Manager

    • May 2005 - May 2011
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Ensured satisfactory customer service. Consistent focus on training existing staff and recruiting/networking new talent to maintain a successful sales team. Communication on all levels and timely conflict resolution. Managed a staff of 7 to 30 people in stores located all over Manhattan. Was able to cater to the local contingency by maintaining clientele records and encouraging the staff to participate in developing better ways of reaching out to our customers. Provided training for sales associates and managers from all over the district. Helped District Manager with administrative work (i.e. e-mailed necessary reminders, collected orders for supplies and paperwork from the entire district, etc) Represented the district at the Headquarters at meetings.Helped open new locations by organizing all necessary filing systems, training staff, and physically getting the location ready in time for scheduled opening. Helped close old locations by turning the store into an outlet and maintaining order. Consistent communication with the Buying Department to optimize the selection to best match our customer.Organized special events such as in-store promotions and promotional concerts.

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  Nine West Group

  • Sales Lead

    • May 2003 - Jun 2005

    Maintained the best customer service possible, Trained new and existing staff, Helped conduct inventory, Visual Merchandising, Floor Moves, Overall Maintenance of the store. Responsible for Closing and Opening procedures, Cash Transactions, Deposits and Media Processing. Prior to all my management roles, I was a sales associate at Nine West, Aerosoles, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Forever 21 and United Colors of Benetton. My total experience as a sales associate lasted for 4 years an was my stepping stone to advancing towards my further career in retail

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  Victoria's Secret

  • Sales Associate

    • May 2001 - Mar 2003

    Floor set executionVisual MerchandisingSales and KPI'sCustomer service and Brand awareness and LoyaltyCreated brand awareness and loyalty