Samantha

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University, Malibu, Ca April 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Kappa Kappa Gamma, Vice President of Organizations, 2006
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Christian Audigier Inc, Culver City, CA March 2010 – February 2011
Account Manager
• Built and maintained long-term client relationships with retail accounts throughout the country for a corporate apparel manufacturer
• Maximized the revenue from each account by up-selling, cross-selling, educating retail buyers about existing styles and upcoming trends
• Analyzed sales reports, inventory reports and market trends to identify revenue opportunities and evolve sales and marketing strategies
• Oversaw order status from point of sale to the billing and shipping phases, resolving any discrepancies to ensure accuracy of invoices and client satisfaction
LA Mynx Apparel Corporate Office, Pacific Palisades, CA August 2009 – December 2009
Account Manager
• Created client relationships and generated leads for a start-up wholesale apparel manufacturer
• Provided exceptional customer service and executed essential administration by processing orders, reviewing invoices, coordinating marketing and promotional materials, and managing customer database
• Provided logistics support by ensuring all orders were correctly filled and shipment deadlines met
• Handled other necessary responsibilities including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and maintaining calendars
US Apparel, Los Angeles, Ca January 2009-July 2009
Junior Account Manager
• Provided administrative and sales support to an Account Representative for an apparel manufacturer
• Created relationships with clients by scheduling appointments for trade shows, verified shipment deliveries, and made sales calls to facilitate re-orders and identifying best selling products in order to generate additional revenue
• Coordinated samples sets to bring to each tradeshow based on the analysis of sales reports and market trends
• Identified new business opportunities by reaching out to potential clients based on demographic and proximity to existing clients
Belle Gray, Calabasas, Ca February 2008 – January 2009
Assistant Store Manager
• Implemented organizational structure for the General Manager of an upscale clothing boutique
• Facilitated sales to meet and exceed monthly goals by providing tailored customer service
• Generated in-store traffic by notifying regular customers of new shipments, performing visual merchandising to reflect the stores standards, and raising awareness of store promotions
M.Fredric, Calabasas, Ca January 2006 – January 2008
Assistant Store Manager
• Managed store operations for a corporate retailer through assertive leadership of the staff, and by identifying and resolving issues for both customers and employees while keeping the company’s best interest at hand
• Exceeded monthly goals on a consistent basis by developing and implementing sales strategies
• Led the store to become the highest revenue generating location throughout the company

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Skilled in both MAC and PC Operating Systems, Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Retail Pro, Pacific Apparel System, Apparel Information Management System, and ACT! Communication Software; Basic Knowledge of Photoshop