Eloise Tietjen
River Edge, NJ,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
County Of Bergen
2023.06 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
County of Bergen Main Switchboard Operator
County of Bergen
2017.01 - 2020.10
- Fields all calls for the County of Bergen
- Trains employees in Avaya one-X Attendant
- Completed work orders for the Department of General Service and Department of Public Works
- Substitute receptionist for County Executive James Tedesco and County Council.
- Supported customers by managing 100 calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
River Edge/Oradell School System
2013.01 - 2017.01
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to maintain an optimal learning atmosphere for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Floral Designer
Delford Flowers and Gifts
2004.01 - 2017.01
- Responsible for designing floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and private parties
- Merchandise gift area and assist in purchasing product
- Accomplish daily tasks: opening and closing store, managing wire orders: FTD and Teleflora, as well as purchasing daily flower order from wholesalers.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and consistently delivering high-quality floral arrangements.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Designed custom sympathy arrangements that provided comfort during difficult times while reflecting the personality of the deceased loved one.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
Visual Merchandiser
J.CREW
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Responsible for developing and implementing all interior and window displays throughout the store
- Assist the merchandise manager in developing proper placement for women's and men's apparel
- Support the management team in sales, operations, and merchandising when needed.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Home Department manager
Anthropologie
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Responsible for the merchandising and sales of the Home division
- Managed a sales team, and withheld standards within the home and apparel division
- Accomplished daily tasks: opening and closing the store, including deposits, flash sales, payroll percentages.
Visual Assistant
Bloomingdale's
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Responsible for developing and implementing all interior and window displays throughout the men's division
- Assisted other merchandise managers with floor plan development and coordinated physical layout
- Supported design team with developing fashion platforms.
Merchandise Manager
Bloomingdale's
2000.01 - 2001.08
- Complete responsibility for merchandising the Home Division
- Managed a team of five associates; delegated merchandising and operational duties
- Planned and executed floor moves, and sale set-ups with Senior Merchandise Manager
- Prepared floor plans for inventory; organized five stockrooms and sales floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
Decorative Accessories Coordinator
Pottery Barn
1999.01 - 2000.01
- Complete responsibility for merchandising and managing the Decorative Accessories Department
- Supervised associates and delegated daily operational tasks on sales floor
- Comprehensive daily responsibilities for opening and closing store.
Display/Props Trimmer
Nordstrom
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Responsible for creating and building props for windows
- Worked directly with fashion stylist and assisted with lighting, and layout window design.
Education
B. A. Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ01.1995
A.A.S in Fashion Buying and Merchandising -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY01.1992
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Software
- Avaya one-X Attendant
- Operating switchboards
- Quick-learning
- Telephone operations
- Dependability
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
Timeline
Project Manager
County Of Bergen
2023.06 - Current
County of Bergen Main Switchboard Operator
County of Bergen
2017.01 - 2020.10
K-12 Substitute Teacher
River Edge/Oradell School System
2013.01 - 2017.01
Visual Merchandiser
J.CREW
2005.01 - 2007.01
Floral Designer
Delford Flowers and Gifts
2004.01 - 2017.01
Home Department manager
Anthropologie
2003.01 - 2004.01
Visual Assistant
Bloomingdale's
2001.01 - 2003.01
Merchandise Manager
Bloomingdale's
2000.01 - 2001.08
Decorative Accessories Coordinator
Pottery Barn
1999.01 - 2000.01
Display/Props Trimmer
Nordstrom
1997.01 - 1998.01
B. A. Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Montclair State University
A.A.S in Fashion Buying and Merchandising -
Fashion Institute of Technology
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