Experience

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  Savvy co nyc

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern/assistant

  • Administered press releases and e-mail blasts• Responsible for preparing and organizing special events in a fast paced environment• Assisted Public Relations with research and projects critical to business operations

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  Seventeen magazine

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Fashion intern

  • Assisted in fashion shoots, the production process, and research fashion credits/details• Managed fashion closet, logged in/out designer samples• Participated in blog postings on website about new trends for target market

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  Macy's east

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Store management intern

  • Rotated through departments and learned selling, service and security skills• Analyzed business trends and tracked sales and inventory• Collaborated with management, customers, and associates to maximize business potential• Explored the dynamics of the retail industry and built teamwork skills

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  Derby hotels collection

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  International sales & marketing intern

  • Created in-depth international market research data on clients and competitors• Coordinated weekly business reports in the different offices of Derby Hotels: Barcelona, Madrid, London and Paris• Developed weekly agenda of all the hotels’ Events and Groups• Involved in preparation and promotion for fairs and exhibitions • Expanded and followed up on important customer relations and sales calls• Translated important emails, reports, promotions and contracts

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  Tamara eaton design

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2013

  Interior design assistant

  • Provided design guidance to clients’ residential and hospitality projects• Helped source fabrics, product selection, and create sketches• Developed and executed lead time schedules, quotes and purchase orders • Managed installations, design library and photo shoots

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  Rkr design group

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Creative intern

  • Assisted creative team with project development, resourcing and installations• Attended on site evaluations for major projects• Curated media for company’s website and Look Book

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  David sutherland inc.

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Sales support

  • Drove sales to meet and exceed showroom and company wide sales goals• Generated quotes, CFA’s, fabric yardage and advised lead times on furniture and fabrics• Conducted daily follow-up on outstanding quotes and orders with clients and manufacturers• Worked as a team to generate new clients and cultivate sales• Assisted clients with fabric and furniture selection• Processed and tracked payments daily

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  Angela brown ltd

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Sales assistant / sample librarian

  • Administered sales back-up in the form of sample packaging, inventory maintenance and organization• Developed and inspired client color schemes • Recommended and substituted FF&E / FF&A for client projects• Directed new product launches to ensue timely presentation• Maintained open communication with multi-line manufacturers• Trained and supervised interns

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  The romo group

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Sales associate

  • Assisted interior designers with fabric and wallcovering solutions for a wide variety of design projects• Coordinated window displays and new product launch installs• Visited clients to help present new launches and organize libraries• Generated new clientele and cultivated sales

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  Home show management corp.

  May 2015 - Oct 2015

  Account executive

  • Consulted local, national & international business owners to design displays & maximize leads• Established lasting relationships with clients by assisting with their marketing & exposure needs • Networked with designers, developers, contractors & realtors to exhibit at show• Helped produce successful shows by positioning exhibitors in effective booth locations

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  The oliver gal artist co.

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Business account executive

  • Curated +200 residential, commercial & hospitality art & lifestyle projects• Led event execution by overseeing logistics, design, marketing, setup, sales & breakdown• Generated sales reports, pricing structures, contracts, press releases, etc.• Created and led product feature training seminars for Wayfair and cultivated relationships with T.J. Maxx Corp., Macy's Backstage, and Bed Bath & Beyond.• Developed new clientele from tradeshows, wholesale applications & networking while providing exceptional client services• Proposed trends to product development team & assist in contacting manufactures & buyers Show less

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  Stratton home decor

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2021

  Product development assistant

  • Develop new products based on market trends and best sellers• Create Trend Reports• Manage brand photo shoots• Generate design requests for packaging and art• Collaborate with sales to develop programs for in-store displays (end caps, fixtures)• Market Research and store comp reports• Assist in product sourcing and price negotiations

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  Arteza

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Product development manager

  • Source and configurate new products for multiple categories• Conduct deep research and create product & packaging briefs• Analyze data reports, customer feedback & consumer testing reports• Assist in Marketing initiatives and budgeting• Lead cross-functional meetings & work closely with agents/factories

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  Foh® worldwide

  Oct 2022 - now

  Product development manager

  • Design and develop new products by forecasting, sourcing, approving drawings & samples, reviewing costing, adapting to changes, confirming PO placements• Drive execution of projects by interacting cross-functionally to align on goals and timelines• Monitor current collections and categories for opportunities to continuously improve• Lead certification of EcoVadis and scale sustainability policy