Lara Paschalidis
Wilton,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Former Editor Assistant at Federal Street Press
Federal Street Press
12.2004 - 04.2006
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Effectively monitoring and address client correspondence, data communications. Organized Filing systems and task prioritization for Editor
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and recommend service enhancements to management.
Retail Manager
Danskin
11.2001 - 12.2004
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Increased sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies, optimized store layouts, and working with Dance/gym programs.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Buyer and Manager
Yale Barnes And Noble
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and margin, inventory needs, and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies and forecasted purchasing trends and needs.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members. Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
Associate Retail Director and Buyer
Nine West Corporation
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economical measures.
- Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Coordinated with marketing team on impactful in-store visual displays that aligned with brand guidelines and promotional campaigns..
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce stockouts and overstocks, improving turnover rates.
- Developed,managed, and analysis budgets and reports for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Developed strong relationships with store managers, staff, and district managers facilitating open communication channels for feedback and improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.1994
Skills
- Purchasing and planning
- Sales Promotion
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Merchandising operations/planning
- Effective leader
- Clear Communication
- Stress Tolerance
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to detail - Organized and Efficient
- Problem-solving/troubleshooting
Timeline
Former Editor Assistant at Federal Street Press
Federal Street Press
12.2004 - 04.2006
Retail Manager
Danskin
11.2001 - 12.2004
Buyer and Manager
Yale Barnes And Noble
01.2000 - 02.2001
Associate Retail Director and Buyer
Nine West Corporation
09.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Missouri State University
Volunteering
Helped Create and Currently am a Chair member of the Wilton Mental Heath Task Force (3 1/2 years - current)
Wilton Youth Council - Secretary - (1/2 year - current)
Wilton Coalition (3 years - current)
Adult Supervisor for Student Wilton Love Initiative Service Project (3 years - current)
Photographer for Middle School and High School Theater, Choir, and Band programs (10 years - current)
School Theater and Choir Parent Volunteer (8 years - current)
Chair for the High School mediation Room (2022 - 2024)
Adult Supervisor for Students with the creation of the Cider Mill Meditation Room Service Project (2022 - 2025)
PTSA Vice President ( 2022 - 2024)
Wilton Children Theater Board (4 years)
Book Fair Coordinator and Supervisor (6 years)
Science Fair Chair and Coordinator (1 year)
Odyssey of the Mind Adult Supervisor (1 year)
Ladies Philoptochos - held various Board Roles. (20 years) Ran many fundraisers raising money for those who were sick, poor, and needy
Board and classroom parent positions in both Zion Preschool and Our Lady of Fatima School and ran many fundraisers for each school (10 years)
Worked and Held a Board Position on Give2thetroops.org (4 years)