Doris Kakulu
Boston,MA
Summary
Visual strategist with 6+ years of experience bridging the worlds of data analytics and creative initiative leadership. Proven ability to leverage high-stakes root-cause & trend analysis to solve complex accounting challenges. Skilled in driving efficiency by applying a meticulous, results-driven approach to both customer-facing and technical environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wardrobe Styling Consultant | Owner
AVNT
Boston, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Develop full wardrobe & personalized looks by analyzing client preferences and style goals against current market trends and Pantone color psychology.
- Liaise with designers to style and showcase new collections; providing styling, garment selection, fabric pairings, and overall presentation to align with brand vision and market trends.
- Strategize with commercial clients, from recording artists to musicians, to deliver brand and image consulting.
- Operate as key liaison between clients, designers and merchants for editorial styling needs.
- Manage end-to-end photoshoot services, from garment prep and creative direction to post-shoot returns & inventory.
Sr Employer Financial Analyst
MA Teachers' Retirement System
Charlestown, MA
02.2015 - 10.2023
- Led analysis and reconciliation of monthly earnings & deduction reports for 45+ school districts, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission within a complex online reporting system.
- Collaborated with employers to resolve reporting challenges, providing ongoing education and support via hybrid group & individual training sessions to improve process efficiency and compliance.
- Researched & reconciled accounting discrepancies in member accounts; implementing necessary amendments to be legally sound within pension regulations.
- Kept stakeholders abreast of all key system & industry regulatory addendums.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings & training programs during high volume seasons, contributing to process improvements and enhancing overall team performance.
Admissions Counselor
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Oversaw multiple enrollment-related processes, guaranteeing timely and accurate completion of key tasks for correlating departments, including Finance & Registrar's offices.
- Maintained accurate student records through database management from initial on-boarding to commencement & transfer procedures.
- Facilitated inter-departmental and external partner structuring to streamline application processing for competitive degree programs.
- Coordinated recruitment events and deadlines, via in-house degree programs and business sponsorships.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Bunker Hill Community College
12-2014
Psychology Concentration -
UMASS
06-2006
Skills
- Trend Analysis & Market Research
- Data Accuracy & Reconciliation
- Quality Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Organization
- Proofreading
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Zoom/Virtual Event platforms
- CRM/Salesforce
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams)
- G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets)
- CVENT certifications
- Event Management
- Hybrid & Virtual Events
Timeline
Wardrobe Styling Consultant | Owner
AVNT
01.2018 - Current
Sr Employer Financial Analyst
MA Teachers' Retirement System
02.2015 - 10.2023
Admissions Counselor
Bunker Hill Community College
01.2010 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Communications
Bunker Hill Community College
Psychology Concentration -
UMASS