Lauren Derespinis
Whitestone
Summary
Dedicated product development professional with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to create innovative products. Expertise in identifying market opportunities and translating them into actionable development plans, ensuring timely and successful launches. Recognized for a collaborative approach, adaptability, and a strong commitment to achieving outstanding results while leveraging skills in strategic planning and project management to drive success. Passionate about fostering innovation and delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and exceed business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Enchante' Accessories
New York, NY
08.2016 - Current
- Facilitate collaboration among design teams, suppliers, warehouses, and buyers to ensure efficient product design, production, and distribution.
- Serve as the primary source of communication for multimillion-dollar accounts such as T.J. Maxx and Dollar Tree
- Oversee the strategic development and market introduction of innovative cosmetic and accessory product lines through cross-functional teamwork.
- Effectively plan and lead projects and deliver outstanding service to client’s specifications.
- Participate in customer meetings, create catalogues of new development and set up show room displays.
- Place orders and track shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Ensure art designs meet product standard requirements for client cost and target audience.
RECEPTIONIST
Carollo Real Estate
Bayside, NY
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Created Ads for new listings on affiliated websites.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Recorded open houses and all other status changes on MLS and office blog.
- Ran credit reports/collected rent money.
- Monitored property keys, maintained appointment book, housing files and emails.
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
Interboro Sign and Maintenance
Brooklyn, NY
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Coordinated business meetings with customers and potential clients.
- Created and updated spreadsheets showing detail of client's work.
- Organized appointment calendar for company owner.
- Handled high volume of filing and other administrative work.
- Received phone calls and directed customers to appropriate personnel.
ADVERTISING INTERN
Paper Magazine
New York, NY
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Assisted in planning and executing marketing promotions for special events held by Extra Extra, the event-planning and branding affiliate of Paper Magazine.
- Analyzed and documented advertising tears in competitor magazines.
- Picked up and delivered garment bags for promo events and photoshoots.
- Substantial amount of cold calling to gather information on props for potential company purchases.
Education
Esthetics License/Basic Makeup Certification/Advanced Makeup Certification -
CHRISTINE VALMY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SKIN AND NAIL CARE
New York, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Advertising and Marketing Communications
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05-2012
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Advertising and Marketing Communications
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
New York, NY05-2010
Skills
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Analytical problem solving
- Strong verbal and written communication skilla
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Contract Negotiation
- Market trend analysis
- Sales experience
- Strategic marketing
- Content creation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- AIMS software proficiency
- Trello project management
Timeline
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Enchante' Accessories
08.2016 - Current
RECEPTIONIST
Carollo Real Estate
08.2014 - 08.2016
ADVERTISING INTERN
Paper Magazine
01.2012 - 06.2012
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
Interboro Sign and Maintenance
05.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree - Advertising and Marketing Communications
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Advertising and Marketing Communications
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Esthetics License/Basic Makeup Certification/Advanced Makeup Certification -
CHRISTINE VALMY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SKIN AND NAIL CARE