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Heather Mathes

Columbus,OH

Summary

E-commerce Operations and Customer Success Professional combining digital storefront ownership with multi-decade apparel industry expertise. Proven track record managing multi-channel communications, navigating inventory systems, and driving strict SLA compliance. Leverages a deep understanding of garment construction, textile behaviors, and web administration to resolve logistics escalations and deliver product-expert client care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • E-Commerce & Digital Tools: Amazon Seller Central, Squarespace, GoDaddy Web Builder, Digital Publishing Platforms (KDP/ACX), Google Workspace, Excel/Google Sheets
  • Customer Support: Escalation Handling, Multi-channel Ticket Management, SLA Compliance, Performance Metrics Tracking
  • Logistics & Supply Chain: Order Fulfillment Tracking, Returns & Refund Processing (RMA), Inventory Management Systems (IMS)
  • Industry Domain Expertise: Apparel Sourcing & Production, Garment Construction, Sizing Architecture, Fabrics & Textiles (Knits, Wovens, Denim, Lingerie)

Interests

E-commerce Store Owner & Customer Success Manager Self-Employed (Amazon Seller Central)

September 2022 – Present

  • Multi-Channel Support: Managed 100% of digital buyer communications, inquiries, and dispute resolutions within Amazon Seller Central, consistently maintaining a high-tier seller feedback rating
  • Resolution Management: Handled end-to-end order lifecycles, successfully mitigating and resolving A-to-z Guarantee claims, order cancellations, and product returns with a customer-first approach
  • Logistics Tracking: Monitored daily order-to-delivery logistics, proactively troubleshooting shipping delays, carrier issues, and inventory discrepancies to protect customer satisfaction
  • Platform Fluency: Utilized backend e-commerce infrastructure to process instant refunds, manage replacements, and analyze buyer trends to optimize the overall digital storefront experience
  • SLA Compliance: Operated under strict e-commerce response-time metrics, ensuring 100% of customer messages were answered thoroughly and professionally within a 24-hour window

Fashion Industry Fit Model Various Designers & Brands

1996 – 2020 (Ten-Year Core Block: 1996 – 2006)

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered alongside apparel designers, pattern-makers, commercial buyers, and global production teams to optimize garment construction and sizing specifications
  • Technical Product Analysis: Leveraged deep technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing, textiles, drape, and design standards to evaluate product samples, ensuring alignment with brand standards
  • Quality Assurance Standards: Guided production adjustments across a vast array of categories including knits, wovens, denim, dresses, and lingerie, ensuring alignment with precise brand specifications

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The Ohio State University
Heather Mathes