Jena Bongiovanni
New York,NY
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Creative Services
BONOBOS
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for multiple initiatives.
- Streamlined communication processes between stakeholders to enhance collaboration and project transparency.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and reinforce accountability among team members.
- Established performance metrics to assess project success and inform strategic decision-making across the organization.
Associative Producer, Creative Services
BONOBOS
New York, NY
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Used forecasting tools to estimate shoot days per season; schedule holds with photographers/stylists/models; confirm and send call sheets.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute production schedules for product launches.
- Strategize shoot priorities and build shot lists
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results for both editorial and ecommerce productions.
- Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Sample Coordinator, Creative Services
BONOBOS
New York, NY
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained accurate inventory of samples, optimizing storage solutions for easy access and retrieval.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sample management processes and improve efficiency.
- Coordinated sample requests and ensured timely delivery to support product development cycles.
- Developed systematic tracking methods for sample usage, enhancing visibility across departments.
- Conducted regular audits of evergreen samples to maintain an organized and up-to-date inventory database.
Sample Coordinator
ROSS
New York, NY
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Lead merchant review meetings to approve and identity product issues. Facilitate feedback and provide educated recommendations to resolve conflicts and product issues.
- Proactively manage receipt, checkout, and disposal of samples against guidelines to ensure timely and efficient sample availability.
- Conduct technical evaluations of samples including; measurement of POM’S to standards, weighting of materials, and the review of sample to AQL standards for product classification.
- Recommend process improvements to identify problems and potential system enchantments to leadership to increase sample processing effectiveness.
- Understanding of the product fit, production concepts and style market trends to resolve issues that fall outside of the normal guidelines.
- Compile and analyze data for sample division.
Showroom Assistant
APPAMAN
New York, NY
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted with showroom setup for market selling, including preparation, booking appointments, and managing visual displays for new launches.
- Communicated with all clients on a day-to-day basis and processed all related paperwork for stock replenishment order, and product information requests.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships while providing the highest level of customer service.
- Generated, managed, and followed through with invoice processing to clients.
- Provided calendar and scheduling coordination to ensure the most effective use of the showroom.
- Lead showroom client buying meetings.
Presentation Specialist
REI
Conshohocken, PA
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Executed all interior changeovers and window installations for the home store including on site prop handling and prop placement.
- Updated and maintained mannequins/forms/presentations as directed by planogram or trends and targeted demographics.
- Supervised and managed daily interior-set maintenance for the store, this included: re-propping, and sourcing alternative products for interior presentations.
- Conducted daily walkthroughs, identifying opportunities to improve overall visual and creative appearance of the store.
Merchandising Intern
PAULA HIAN DESGINS
Manayunk, PA
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with showroom setup for market selling, including preparation, booking appointments, and managing visual displays for new launches.
- Communicated with all clients on a day-to-day basis and processed all related paperwork for stock replenishment order, and product information requests.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships while providing the highest level of customer service.
- Generated, managed, and followed through with invoice processing to clients.
- Provided calendar and scheduling coordination to ensure the most effective use of the showroom.
- Lead showroom client buying meetings.
Executive Intern
BOSCOVS
Plymouth meeting, PA
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed store events from inception: planning, booking, and collaborating with donors and sponsors.
- Partnered with store and department managers to execute seasonal presentations throughout the store.
- Managed the organization of interviews from scheduling to reference checks.
- Partnered with buyer to assist with buying and planning logistics for outdoor furniture merchandise: product rollouts, markdowns.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Fashion Merchandising and Management
Philadelphia University
Skills
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Project tracking
- Client relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Risk management
- Processes and procedures
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Project Manager, Creative Services
BONOBOS
01.2024 - Current
Associative Producer, Creative Services
BONOBOS
07.2021 - 01.2024
Sample Coordinator, Creative Services
BONOBOS
03.2020 - 07.2021
Sample Coordinator
ROSS
07.2017 - 03.2020
Showroom Assistant
APPAMAN
03.2017 - 07.2017
Presentation Specialist
REI
07.2016 - 03.2017
Merchandising Intern
PAULA HIAN DESGINS
11.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Intern
BOSCOVS
05.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Fashion Merchandising and Management
Philadelphia University