Lorna Fornea
Summary
Experienced in team leadership, operations, and resource management , with a background in product development, production management, and overseas vendor coordination . Built a jewelry brand from concept to market, showing strong organizational skills and the ability to work well across design, production, and supply chain teams. Eager to bring these skills to a new role and deliver high-quality results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative /District Manager
ADP
08.2024 - Current
- Managed client relationships and business growth strategies while achieving $65k in sales in the first year
- District manager promotion in first year
- Applied negotiation and relationship management skills transferable to supplier and vendor partnerships
Founder & Designer
Lorna's Lux Looks
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Created a boutique fashion brand, managing end-to-end product lifecycle from concept and design to production and sales
- Coordinated with overseas factories and suppliers for material sourcing
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to ensure profitability while maintaining quality standards
Product Development & Brand Support
Volumane Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Assisted in designing product packaging and ad creatives, aligning with brand identity
- Collaborated with overseas manufacturers to coordinate sample production and approvals
Education
Bachelor's - Public Health & Health Sciences, Emphasis in Health Science Studies
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2024
Skills
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Proficient in vendor communication, RFP pricing, cost negotiations, and production timelines
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Advanced social media marketing and brand development expertise
Awards
- Medical Sales 101 Graduate
- Completed ADP 8-week Building Momentum Sales Training
- Maxed out ADP 6-month benchmark Bonus
EDUCATIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Student Worker/Teacher – Project SCORE | Oxford, MS — Sep 2023–May 2024
Designed and implemented structured programs requiring deadline management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Kappa Delta Sorority – University of Mississippi
Led community service initiatives, demonstrating project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative /District Manager
ADP
08.2024 - Current
Product Development & Brand Support
Volumane Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2023
Founder & Designer
Lorna's Lux Looks
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor's - Public Health & Health Sciences, Emphasis in Health Science Studies
University of Mississippi
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