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Claudia David

Darien,CT

Summary

Resourceful and experienced worker offering experience in Publishing, Fashion, Retail Sales And PR. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added or new responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Ralph Lauren Footwear
09.1993 - 09.1996
  • Reported to VP of Sales and Marketing
  • Maintained comprehensive organizational system for VP's travel, correspondence and schedule
  • Compiled sales and marketing reports on Lotus Spreadsheets
  • Collaborated with Polo Design team on Product Development
  • Assisted PR Director on company promotional projects

Sales Associate

Polo/Ralph Lauren
04.1992 - 09.1993
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy

Picture Assistant - HG Magazine

The Condé Nast Publications, Inc.
02.1990 - 04.1992
  • Performed photo research, trafficked and logged in film
  • Selected photographers and prepared budgets for photo shoots
  • Coordinated credits for and arranged travel plans for editors
  • Explored market for style concepts and story ideas

Administrative Assistant

Ladies’ Home Journal
10.1989 - 02.1990
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information

Sales Associate

Billy Martin’s Boutique
06.1989 - 10.1989
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers

Intern- Style With Elsa Klensch

Cable News Network
06.1988 - 08.1988
  • Assisted cameramen with shot lists and lighting on location
  • Attended fashion shows and monitored designer interviews
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.1989

High School Diploma -

Trinity School
New York, NY
06.1985

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quick Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Client Relationships
  • Professionalism and Etiquette

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Ralph Lauren Footwear
09.1993 - 09.1996

Sales Associate

Polo/Ralph Lauren
04.1992 - 09.1993

Picture Assistant - HG Magazine

The Condé Nast Publications, Inc.
02.1990 - 04.1992

Administrative Assistant

Ladies’ Home Journal
10.1989 - 02.1990

Sales Associate

Billy Martin’s Boutique
06.1989 - 10.1989

Intern- Style With Elsa Klensch

Cable News Network
06.1988 - 08.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Vassar College

High School Diploma -

Trinity School
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