Danielle Shipone

• Established strong vendor relationships to secure timely deliveries and uphold quality standards.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members.
• Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
• Organized new stock for floor placement.
• Mentored staff through training sessions to improve sales performance and customer service.
• Handled complex client interactions, focusing on issue resolution for enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with seamstresses on bridal fittings and alterations for superior gown presentation.
• Directed daily store operations, managing inventory, merchandising, and purchasing effectively.
• Evaluated upcoming collections at manufacturer fashion shows to inform strategic purchasing decisions.
• Managed transaction processes including returns and exchanges with precision in pricing accuracy.
• Created employee schedules while assigning tasks to streamline store operations.

• Provided assistance to special education students with a variety of disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and communication disorders.
• Worked directly with student to accommodate special academic needs, helps students understand and complete their assignments, and monitor and encourage use of aiding equipment.
• Communicated with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP (Individualized Educational Plan)
• Managed conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.

Supervises individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Developed all spreadsheets used in operations of department.
• Processed all credit notes for wholesale and retail damages.
• Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
• Attended local trade shows to gain prospective clients as well as tending to existing clients for future orders.
• Analyzed, edited and input all orders utilizing Electronic Interface Orders (EDI).
• Conducted follow-up calls to ensure resolution of issues for customers.