Motivated and analytical administrative professional with wide-ranging experience, seeking to keep your organization running smoothly. Extremely detail oriented, and offering resourcefulness, organization, creativity, and outstanding communication skills. Very personable and excels in a team environment or independently. Ability to think fast, learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Quoted as being “the only person I can count on to get things done.”

 

              

EXPERIENCE

              

September 2007- Present     LMIA Inc. – Internet Marketing     Global  

Senior Administrative Assistant

 

* Maintain website

* Prepare and monitor invoices and expense reports

* Assist with compiling annual budget

* Prepare correspondence including letters and reports

* Schedule appointments and travel arrangements

* Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials

* Develop procedures for record maintenance and filing

* Assist with marketing projects as needed

 

 

 

May 2006- September 2007    Briggs New York/ Kellwood Corp.          Boston, MA

Replenishment Program Manager

 

* Tracked and monitored sales projections vs. booked orders for 3 private label programs for Federated Dept.        Stores/ Macy’s- one of Briggs’ largest accounts

* Analyzed and planned replenishment needs for over 180 revolving styles on a weekly basis

*Created comprehensive tracking and planning reports via Excel for Macy’s buyers

*Monitored overseas production process to ensure timely delivery of goods to the customer

 

 

Assistant Trim Buyer

 

*Monitored usage of hangers, packaging, labels and trim, including zippers, buttons, and elastic

* Placed/tracked purchase orders and maintain relationships with upwards of 30 vendors

*Located acceptable substitutes for materials problems i.e.: color continuity, shortages, etc.

*Detected trim errors in bill of materials and sewing instructions

*Ran and interpreted various inventory and production reports

*Created excel spreadsheets for tracking/forecasting/ inventory purposes

*Assisted in Work Room Scheduling: ensure correct fabrics to the appropriate workrooms for fast paced production.

*Resolved various accounting issues such as trim costing and invoice disparities

 

 

 

 

 

2003-2006       Brighton Upholstering            Watertown, MA

Assistant to Buyer (textiles)

 

*Processed fabric orders, organized and maintained files

*Maintained inventory system using Microbiz Business Controller

*Forecasted trends in color, textures, etc. for fabrics and trims

*Attended meetings with sales representatives

*Merchandising: developed and orchestrated store displays

 

 

              

EDUCATION

              

1992–1994      Massachusetts College of Art          Boston, MA

Fashion Design

 

              

 

              

SKILL SUMMARY

              

Expert

 

* Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel

* Written and verbal communication skills

* Aptitude for learning foreign languages

* Proofreading

* Attention to detail

* Organization

* Professional demeanor and great rapport with clients

 

Moderate

* Microsoft Office Powerpoint

* QuickBooks Pro 2008

* HTML

* General bookkeeping

* Knowledge of basic SEO and marketing/ branding principles

* MAC experience