Laura "Lo" Richmond
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated creative with excellent experience in Administration and Fashion Business. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion & Film Director
Styled By Lo, By Oliviér Productions
01.2019 - Current
- Conceptualize creative ways to tell the important stories of life through a combination of fashion and film
- Enhance storytelling quality through meticulous script analysis and development
- Maintain positive relationships with producers, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Manag film budgets effectively, ensuring all resources were allocated efficiently
- Collaborate with other creatives to create a complete vision, from concept to finished product, with the use of garments and accessories focused on texture, fabrication, color, and silhouette
- Work closely with vendors to secure garments, accessories and props for styling projects
- Lead entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles, and providing styling tips that are personalized
- Provide education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques
Seasonal Operations Associate
Coach House
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing new processes and streamlining existing workflows.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability and reduced waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, uncovering opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
- Maintained accurate records using various software systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high satisfaction rates while minimizing escalations.
Writer & Performer
Girl Be Heard
10.2015 - 05.2023
- Perform original pieces for a multitude of groups, organizations, and companies including the United Nations in downtown NYC, the 2018 Women's March Rally in New York, The National Press Club and the Concert to End Gun Violence in Washington D.C
- Write and produce original screenplays for year-end productions surrounding economic, political, social and justice issues
- Write and edit high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
Reverend Kaji Douša of Park Avenue Christian Church
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails and letters, drafting and approving memos, and handling communications with executives, vendors, and inquiring-people on the executive's behalf
- Maintained comprehensive and accurate records
- Performed accounting & bookkeeping duties, and drafting and approving invoices followed by escalation to finance/accounting departments as needed
- Welcomed visitors and identify the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records
- Managed executive's calendars, schedule meetings and appointments and coordinate travel arrangements to optimize time
- Assisted with daily time management
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Ran errands as requested
- Planned travel, including packing bags, and booking flights, accommodation, appointments, ground transportation and final confirmations
- Coordinated events and speaking engagements
- Attended meetings on the executive's behalf and/or notetaking in assistance to the executive
Executive Assistant
Jacqueline Barbosa Of World Of Barbosa
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Liaised with clients & assist on special orders from high-end clients & A-C list celebrities
- Organized, scheduled and made deliveries/pickups
- Brand Product Management in US location (New York) - communication with vendors, manufacturers, and design team
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management
Apprentice
V. RICH through NYATH Group
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted administratively by editing contracts and corresponding with prospective and active clients
- Learned about the real estate business first-hand, as well as sponsorship to obtain a real estate license and proper sales training
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
Fashion News Editor
US Premiere Magazine
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Produced articles about news in the fashion industry and other related industries
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff
- Responsible for the fashion articles other writers produced
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Flying Solo NYC
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked to achieve monthly sales goals, handle inventory, organizational and store-keeping duties
- Prepared for each season of Fashion Week, personally assist multiple designers throughout, and contribute to production and run-of-show on show day
- Completed store opening and closing procedures
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
Customer Service Summer Intern
Worldnet International
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Communicated with high-end clientele on a multitude of emails and phone calls
- Tracked & booked all incoming/outgoing collections between major cities internationally
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs
Showroom Summer Intern
The Copper Room, Flying Solo
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted clientele during visits to the showroom which included handling of expensive garments, styling input and assistance, photoshoot production, and packing pulls
- Attended meetings regarding fashion week and events hosted at the showroom
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Social Media Intern
Flying Solo
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Tracked and studied data analysis for social media ensuring over 60 designers received equal exposure
- Participated in the implementation of different strategies to improve social media presence overall
- Assisted in photo shoots for the ecommerce site, promotion for events, and press releases
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers
- Moderated social media accounts for constructive, brand-appropriate communications
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Trade & Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY12.2024
A.A.S - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Advanced MS Office Suite Proficiency
- Appointment Scheduling
- Conflict Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Customer Service
- Display Set-Up
- Extensive Research
- Employee Training
- Executive Travel
- Financial Services
- Innovative Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Logistics and Schedule Management
- Office Administration
- Personal Calendar Oversight
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Records Filing
- Report Analysis
- Schedule Coordination & Planning
- Self Starter
- Showroom Displays
- Shipping and Receiving Packages
- Social Media Knowledge
- Sorting and Labeling
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Time Management
- Travel Arrangement Coordination
- Travel Booking Management
Websites
Timeline
Seasonal Operations Associate
Coach House
10.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
Reverend Kaji Douša of Park Avenue Christian Church
08.2022 - 04.2023
Apprentice
V. RICH through NYATH Group
10.2020 - 04.2021
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Flying Solo NYC
12.2019 - 05.2020
Fashion News Editor
US Premiere Magazine
08.2019 - 03.2021
Customer Service Summer Intern
Worldnet International
07.2019 - 08.2019
Fashion & Film Director
Styled By Lo, By Oliviér Productions
01.2019 - Current
Showroom Summer Intern
The Copper Room, Flying Solo
06.2018 - 08.2018
Executive Assistant
Jacqueline Barbosa Of World Of Barbosa
06.2017 - 10.2021
Social Media Intern
Flying Solo
02.2017 - 12.2017
Writer & Performer
Girl Be Heard
10.2015 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Trade & Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology