Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
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Corinne L. Mangino

Montclair,NJ

Summary

To utilize my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, coupled with my experience in the event management and fashion industries to find a career in development/philanthropy for a social services entity helping at-risk populations. My professional experience includes 22 years managing events, overseeing marketing initiatives, and coordination where I engaged in project management, vendor negotiations, proposal writing, budget planning and client relations. My passions include helping families in need, by engaging in extensive volunteering initiatives aimed to reduce homeless, improve independence in adults with disabilities and promote women empowerment. I hope to find a career opportunity applying my educational and vocational experiences that fosters my enthusiasm for improving the lives of under-served and disadvantaged populations. In addition, I have many years of customer service experience and strong phone skills. I am goal-centered, a team player, have outstanding communication skills and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager/ Lead Customer Service/ Sales Associate

Vesa Bridal and Special Occasion Dresses
01.2022 - Current
  • Welcome customers to the store and provide a high level of customer service
  • Built loyal relationships with customers by creating a memorable, luxury service environment
  • Manage POS cash wrap and balance drawers
  • Maintain inventory and order supplies
  • Maintained calendar and scheduled appointments

Lead Assistant Wardrobe Stylist

Independent Apparel and Fashion Professional
09.2013 - 01.2022
  • Secured major contracts including Novartis, Merck, Pfizer, Manpower, French’s Mustard, Christmas Tree Shop, Samsung, Hue, Similac, Walmart, Philly Bride Magazine, Toys R’Us, and Johnson & Johnson
  • Monitored and managed budgets to ensure expenditures were within the scope of work and contractual obligations
  • Organized and purchased merchandise to satisfy the project
  • Selected appropriate fashions for models which included purchasing and returns of inventory
  • Coordinated and styled models and production sets with appropriate clothing, props, and accessories during various states of production to ensure all wardrobe is maintained and appropriate for the actors/models

Lead Logics Manager

Johlt Productions- HGTV
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Main logistic resource for weekly events filmed for HGTV series, Dina’s Party
  • Responsible for all aspects of event coordination, including proposal writing, budgeting, decor, menu planning, scheduling staff, entertainment, and on-site management
  • Orchestrated meeting planning services with a focus on needs assessment, vendor relations, cost analysis, set up audio-visual specifications, transportation, off-site entertainment, accommodations, and menu selection
  • Managed weekly schedule to incorporate research, development, event execution and follow up within strict production time constraints
  • Successfully collaborated with people in a team-based environment handling multiple projects simultaneously under high pressure situations
  • Created unique partnerships that allowed for direct marketing opportunities at minimal cost
  • Collaborated the efforts of creative teams and outsourced printers on the conceptualization and production of printed material to facilitate the implementation of events and meetings

Assistant Style Editor

New Jersey Bride and Park Place Magazines
09.2004 - 09.2010
  • Managed logistics by contacting fashion designers and arranging for the delivery of samples for use in photoshoots and fashion shows
  • Organized merchandise and selected appropriate fashions for models
  • Coordinated and styled models in all appropriate dress, shoes, and accessories
  • Managed logistics for all casting calls for photo shoots and fashion shows, interviewing candidates and selecting models for jobs
  • Styled up to 25-page layouts for New Jersey Bride Magazine and Park Place Magazine
  • Coordinated photo shoot cover for Spring/Summer & Fall issues of New Jersey Bride Magazine and Park Place Magazines

Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser

April Cornell
10.2001 - 07.2004
  • Managed sales floor and supervised sales associates
  • Merchandised store presentations and creation of special promotions to broaden customer base
  • Awarded certificate for ranking third in national sales

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

William Patterson University

Fashion Styling Certificate -

Fashion Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Data Entry
  • Merchandising
  • Customer Service
  • Luxury Sales

Volunteer Experience

  • Grace Pointe Seventh-day Adventist Church- Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Montclair, NJ, 01/22 - Present
  • Montclair Emergency Services for Hope Inc Café, Montclair, NJ, 03/23 - Present

References

Furnished Upon Request

Certificationstraining

  • CPR/ First Aid certified
  • Student Diversity Training- William Paterson University
  • Bystander intervention, Cross-cultural engagement, Inclusive practices, and Bias prevention- William Paterson University
  • Supporting Transgender Youth in New York State- Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) New York, NY
  • KEY (Knowledge Empowers You!) for Transition Age Youth Confirmation- Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) New York, NY

Certification

COR

Timeline

Assistant Manager/ Lead Customer Service/ Sales Associate

Vesa Bridal and Special Occasion Dresses
01.2022 - Current

Lead Assistant Wardrobe Stylist

Independent Apparel and Fashion Professional
09.2013 - 01.2022

Lead Logics Manager

Johlt Productions- HGTV
09.2010 - 09.2013

Assistant Style Editor

New Jersey Bride and Park Place Magazines
09.2004 - 09.2010

Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser

April Cornell
10.2001 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

William Patterson University

Fashion Styling Certificate -

Fashion Institute of Technology

COR

Corinne L. Mangino