FARIDA KAKONDE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative writer transitioning to a creative coordinator role, with expertise in storytelling, project management, and cross-team collaboration. Passionate about bringing innovative ideas to life and ensuring seamless execution of creative project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT STUDIO MANAGER
Sienna Sinclaire Studios
North Hollywood, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee studio calendar management, expertly schedule sessions, and confirm appointments to optimize operations and deliver a seamless client experience
- Facilitate invoicing and manage client and vendor communications to streamline workflows and ensure accuracy
- Foster effective communication among staff, cultivating a collaborative work environment and promoting teamwork
- Curate, organize, and ensure the readiness of props, backdrops, and wardrobe items for shoots, maintaining a streamlined and accessible setup to support efficient production
BOUTIQUE SALES LEAD
Petrossian
Los Angeles, USA
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Directed wholesale operations, ensuring timely fulfillment of high-quality caviar orders for luxury clients and partners
- Managed inventory levels for retail and wholesale, monitored product quality, and coordinated logistics to meet customer demands efficiently
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance
- Managed event bookings, coordinated with staff, and tailored dining arrangements to meet the unique preferences of high-profile guests
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
MANAGER
Naam Yoga LA
Santa Monica, USA
10.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed daily operations at a yoga studio, including scheduling front desk staff, coordinating meetings and travel for senior team members, and overseeing membership facilitation and healing appointment bookings
- Handled a high volume of phone inquiries, directing calls efficiently while providing exceptional customer service
- Recruited, trained, and supervised new staff, ensuring adherence to service standards and operational protocols
- Assisted customers with purchases, returns, and resolving complaints, fostering a positive and supportive client experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
California State University, Northridge
Skills
- Project Management
- Marketing and Promotion
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Asana
- Strong leadership
- Scheduling expertise
- Meeting facilitation
- Workshop organization
- Studio management
- Project oversight
- Project management
- Project scheduling
Timeline
ASSISTANT STUDIO MANAGER
Sienna Sinclaire Studios
07.2024 - Current
BOUTIQUE SALES LEAD
Petrossian
11.2016 - 08.2023
MANAGER
Naam Yoga LA
10.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
California State University, Northridge
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