Ariana Collins
West New York,NJ
Summary
Dedicated assistant with experience within Apparel fashion and textile industries. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Assistant
Jay Franco & Sons
03.2024 - Current
- Managed and organized sourcing fabric and sample library.
- Ensured sourcing library was readily accessible for Sourcing team
- Collaborated with Sourcing Manager and VP to review and discuss potential opportunities.
- Followed up on replenishment orders and ensure timely execution.
- Completed, reviewed, and summarized all ongoing product-related emails and reports for VP of Sourcing.
- Identified and addressed issues that could negatively impact production.
- Kept VP informed of critical information and recommend appropriate actions.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to VP of Global Sourcing.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
Executive Assistant to President
Oved Apparel Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Greeted daily average of 50 visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Wholesale Apparel Showroom Coordinator
Oved Apparel Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained scheduling of 25 Apparel showroom for designers, and sales teams to meet with wholesale merchants and digital asset coordinators
- Professional and verbal and written interaction with internal and external clients
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning
- Kept showroom expenses appropriate and reasonable to drive operational efficiency
- Liaised with marketing team to identify and develop market sales meetings
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning
- Supervised inventory and placed orders to replenish low running supplies.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Bloomingdale's 59th Street - Sandro
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Created and implemented team of 20 employees monthly action plans to increase sales and customer loyalty
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products by 27%
- Increased store's profitability by re-merchandising inventory with attractive, eye-catching window and floor displays
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Personal Assistant to CEO
AZ Transport- Nicole Phillips
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
- Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Stylist Assistant
Nordstrom Northpark
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results
- Pacesetter (top-seller) track, exceeded YTD sales goal by 128% number 3 in YTD department sales
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities
- Maintained department sales goals while maintaining personal yearly sales 500k.
Personal Assistant
Nicole Phillips
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
Education
Costume And Fashion in Film -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY10.2024
Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Education
South Mountain College
Phoenix, AZ05.2009
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2006
Skills
- MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Word
- 90 WPM typing speed
- Travel coordination
- Schedule Management
- Scheduling
- Office administration
- Mail handling
- Apparel Showroom Management
- Fabric sourcing understanding
- Visual Merchandising
- Expense Reporting
Timeline
Global Sourcing Assistant
Jay Franco & Sons
03.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to President
Oved Apparel Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
Wholesale Apparel Showroom Coordinator
Oved Apparel Group
07.2022 - 03.2024
Retail Sales Supervisor
Bloomingdale's 59th Street - Sandro
03.2022 - 06.2022
Personal Assistant to CEO
AZ Transport- Nicole Phillips
09.2021 - 03.2022
Stylist Assistant
Nordstrom Northpark
11.2017 - 02.2021
Personal Assistant
Nicole Phillips
04.2015 - 11.2017
Costume And Fashion in Film -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Education
South Mountain College
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School
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