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Jendayi Chambers-Bandele

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Ambitious fashion business graduate with a strong background in sales and styling, committed to acquiring new skills and cultivating hands-on experience that will allow me to excel in my career. Passionate about fostering growth opportunities for personal and professional development within respective industries.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant/Coordinator

Ermenegildo Zegna
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assist client advisors with transactions, client interactions, and POS procedures while utilizing CRM software to track progress of sales initiatives
  • Support the visual merchandising team with strategizing and executing the display of new product developments weekly, using the in-store visual merchandising guidelines to promote product features and promote sales
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to manage timely inbound/outbound deliveries, production orders, pricing, and ticketing while reporting merchandising updates to the team
  • Facilitate with operational tasks to coordinate product movements, including shipments, transfers, and consignments while preparing weekly reports for management to monitor shipment and fulfillment orders
  • Maintain the stockroom of 12,000 units in an organized manner, ensure quality control, prevent stock losses while communicating operational updates to the team

Stylist Assistant

Freelance Stylist
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Recorded inventory, create shipping labels, organize sample trafficking, and check in garments
  • Collaborated with stylists in researching and contacting brands for photoshoots for various projects and clients
  • Prepped and organized photoshoots while assisting in dressing/styling models on set
  • Supported studio operations by assisting with pick-ups/drop-offs
  • Tracked inventory management of garments and accessories following completion of photoshoots

Design Advisor

MOOD Fabrics
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided support with the visual display of textiles, ensuring presentations that highlighted product features and encouraged sales
  • Contacted textile buyers to promote new arrivals, special promotions, and exclusive offers, leveraging strong communication skills and product knowledge
  • Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely replenishment of inventory and the introduction of new products to the showroom while sending weekly reports to the buying team
  • Maintained the daily and monthly sales goal with diligent relationship-building amongst clients and performance analysis
  • Collaborated with managers and designers to negotiate bulk prices and ensure quality shipping

Sales Advisor

Hennes & Mauritz
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by providing personalized assistance and expert advice to clients and addressing their needs
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and store merchandise in order to provide the best possible service for all client needs
  • Assisted visual team with the preparation of developing compelling promotional campaigns and displays
  • Ensured successful delivery of services and products along with facilitating inventory control and displaying product shipment on sales floor
  • Managed inventory levels by tracking stock availability and coordinating restocking efforts

Sales Associate

New York & Company
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • Ensured organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage clients and promote specific merchandise
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability

Education

Business of Science - Business & Technology of Fashion

New York City College of Technology
New York, NY
12.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Retail & Visual Merchandising
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Sales Management Reporting
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Inventory & Stockroom Management

Education

Brooklyn, New York

Contact

Brooklyn, New York 11203

Software

CRM Software

PLM Software

POS Software

Excel Proficiency

Timeline

Sales Assistant/Coordinator

Ermenegildo Zegna
04.2022 - 04.2024

Stylist Assistant

Freelance Stylist
01.2021 - 02.2022

Design Advisor

MOOD Fabrics
09.2019 - 12.2021

Sales Advisor

Hennes & Mauritz
10.2017 - 12.2019

Sales Associate

New York & Company
02.2016 - 10.2017

Business of Science - Business & Technology of Fashion

New York City College of Technology
Jendayi Chambers-Bandele