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Work History
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Brittany Wickstrom

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Experienced in the apparel retail industry, I am a driven and resourceful professional with a track record of working alongside high-achieving executives. Seeking an opportunity to find a balance between my career and personal life. Demonstrated ability to assist and collaborate with top-level management, bringing a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. Eager to contribute skills and expertise to a dynamic organization that values work-life balance and fosters professional growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

New Business Development

Lyssé New York
Indianapolis, IN

• Managed a team of area representatives, focusing on maximizing effective sales tactics; this involved not only providing guidance and support but also implementing training programs that enhanced their skills and strategies in the field.
• Fostered collaboration among team members to share best practices and refine approaches to customer engagement, which ultimately led to improved sales performance and strengthened client relationships. opened new accounts within designated territories, driving business growth.
• Increased demand through effective word-of-mouth , contributing to overall sales expansion.

Facilities Coordinator

Home Point Financial
Indianapolis, IN
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Owned relationships with vendors that supported facility operations resulting in cost savings for the company
  • Oversaw all events within the building including new hires, preventative maintenance, and special events
  • Coordinated charitable events and employee recognition resulting in increased employee engagement, morale, and teamwork
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
  • Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.

Senior Executive Assistant

Stonegate Mortgage
Indianapolis, IN
02.2015 - 07.2017
  • Provided administrative and personal support to CEO and all direct reports
  • Managed travel schedules for multiple executives, ensuring the travel experience was as productive and as valuable as possible
  • Served as liaison to the Board of Directors
  • Ensured all corporate reports were prepared, organized and distributed in a timely manner
  • Coordinated complex annual meetings involving multiple presenters, high number of attendees, and robust budget encompassing livestream production, remote location arrangements and senior executive accommodations.
  • Ensured office efficiency by assisting with organization and special projects as needed
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.

Secretary, Board of Directors

White Stone Ministry, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
02.2014 - 12.2016
  • Organized and launched non‐profit organization to assist those in addiction recovery
  • Managed administrative tasks including procedures and filings for the state of Indiana
  • Built business cases and content for ministry revenue

Operations Professional

Tiffany & Co
Indianapolis, IN
11.2013 - 08.2014
  • Partnered effectively with sales team to optimize back of house operations resulting in revenue growth
  • Executed daily tasks such as order fulfillment, shipping, receiving and replenishment, cleaning jewelry, transferring merchandise, taking in jewelry repairs and cleaning merchandise, following company operational policies and procedures
  • Analyzed and Monitored merchandise inventory, using reports and systems to assess inventory accuracy, reporting discrepancies to management

Executive Assistant

Judith Ripka
New York, NY
12.2011 - 08.2013
  • Created presentations for senior management on the luxury jewelry and timepiece market through research and attending seminars
  • Maintained accurate office records including physical product, sales, and expenses
  • Scheduled, organized, and executed meetings on and off site
  • Prioritized multiple different projects in a fast-paced work environment including sales reports, presentations, research, and personal errands
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes

Assistant Account Executive

The Singer Group
New York, NY
05.2011 - 12.2011
  • Position performed duties of a buyer to the Macy's Merchandising Group, and an Account Executive to the U.S. Military Buyers (MCX, AAFES, and NEX)
  • Coordinated the Market procedures from preparation and initial appointment, to entry and allocation of purchase orders
  • Conducted business trend analysis to improve OTB projections
  • Analyzed and presented division sales data compared to plans and goals on a regular basis to executive team

Beauty Advisor

Macy’s, Origins
New York, NY
07.2010 - 05.2011
  • Initiated service consultations to determine the customer’s preferences and buying/service needs; explained and demonstrated use of cosmetics through actual application
  • Developed a repeat-business customer base in order to regularly communicate upcoming events, new merchandise and product replenishment to increase incremental sales
  • Maintained high customer readiness standards by ensuring proper presentation, organization, storing, and replenishment of stock as well as good housekeeping standards

Merchandising Intern

Saks Incorporated
New York, NY
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Assisted in the daily responsibilities of an assistant buyer
  • Cultivated relationships and communication directly with vendor account executives
  • Vendor Matrix: Ermenegildo Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Brioni, Canali, and
  • Corneliani

Education

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.2010

Skills

    Time Management

    Anticipation

    Critical Thinking

    Creativity

    Communication

    Organization

    Productivity

    Team Player

    Loyalty

Accomplishments


    Provided backup support to other departments, which was highly admired by Senior Management


    Invited to travel and assist the Judith Ripka sales team at The 2013 Couture Trade Show in Vegas


    Assisted in the universal Launch of the Men's Collection line at Saks Fifth Avenue in 2009

Timeline

Facilities Coordinator

Home Point Financial
07.2017 - 01.2019

Senior Executive Assistant

Stonegate Mortgage
02.2015 - 07.2017

Secretary, Board of Directors

White Stone Ministry, Inc
02.2014 - 12.2016

Operations Professional

Tiffany & Co
11.2013 - 08.2014

Executive Assistant

Judith Ripka
12.2011 - 08.2013

Assistant Account Executive

The Singer Group
05.2011 - 12.2011

Beauty Advisor

Macy’s, Origins
07.2010 - 05.2011

Merchandising Intern

Saks Incorporated
06.2009 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising

Indiana University Bloomington

New Business Development

Lyssé New York
Brittany Wickstrom