Kristina Askew
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Energetic, reliable and a fast learner, excelling in customer service, administrative assisting and marketing. Proven performer able to leverage superior communication and relationship-building. Strengths in increasing and retaining long-term clientele as well as a strong presenter and communicator. Also, a problem resolutionist able to work effectively and productively within the workplace and with diverse team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buying Office Coordinator
Ross Stores
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Managing data entry for Housewares department
- Managed workload for the department such as ensuring orders were assigned out timely, quality checked and sent back to the merchants meeting necessary deadlines
- Assisted the team with all daily responsibilities such as ensuring trackers were up to date, answering all questions accurately for the area and staying readily available for coverage if needed
Administrator Assistant
Patterson Flynn & Martin
New York, New York
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Answering the front desk phone, Greeting and appointing clients to their appropriate sales manager, Keeping the showroom replenished and tidy, Ran errands and helped with side projects when asked by sales managers
CXA III (Senior Stylist)
Rent the Runway Inc.
Secaucus, NJ
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Answering emails (sometimes phones) on a daily basis, Managing team through Problem Order tool and through Excel, Entering data and customer outreach, Helping train and lead new teammates, Identified issues promptly and notified customers immediately regarding potential delays
Appointee
Clarity Staffing
New York, NY
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Modell's Sporting Good's Corp.- Customer Service Representative; took care of customer inquiries with online orders and in store purchases; responded to customer emails; assisted store employees and managers on in store and online questions; handled switchboard for reception when needed
- LaForce and Stevens- Assisted PR team during NYFW; helped out with projects such as keeping track of excel sheets and logged clips from magazines for clients; created look books for potential clients; organized showroom
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts- Assisted Executive Assistant and President of the Academy on numerous projects such as re-organizing office; running errands; filed and scanned important documents for students and faculty.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Google Docs and Quickbooks POS, etc
- Effective leadership and problem solving skills
- Professional attire/work casual and poise at all times
- Client-focused
- Self-motivator and leader with a great work ethic
- Team player, no matter the size
- Excellent communication
- High-volume dining
- Experienced in Operations and Administration Management
- Adapts well to surroundings and strong personality
- Fast learner and always eager to learn new things and take on challenges
- Takes well to direction and constructive criticism
Timeline
Buying Office Coordinator
Ross Stores
08.2021 - Current
Administrator Assistant
Patterson Flynn & Martin
02.2020 - 03.2020
CXA III (Senior Stylist)
Rent the Runway Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2019
Appointee
Clarity Staffing
02.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Business Management -
Hudson County Community College