Natalie Fragoso
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Decisive leader with over 15 years of experience driving company growth through creative and innovative marketing strategies. Resourceful and adaptive team builder skilled at analyzing market trends and customer needs to develop highly-effective and targeted branding campaigns. Key account manager and strategic thinker.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Newline Development & Construction
05.2012 - 04.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
OEM Sales Specialist & Accounts Receivable
CH Products
10.2006 - 01.2011
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
- Managed customer accounts.
Pro Shop Assistant Buyer & Beverage Cart Attendant
Maderas Golf Course
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Fashion Designer Showroom
Danielle Ghiselli Diffusione Showroom
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Worked with stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.
Sales Associate, Women's Shoes
Nordstrom
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Grew product knowledge and fashion expertise continually, helped customers find shoes to complement outfits and suggested items to match needs.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
- Registered customer information on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Selected, recommended, and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
Owner
Copy Cat (Home Business)
02.2001 - 06.2004
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
San Diego, CA05.2007
Level 6 Italian Language Certificate - Italian Language
Linguadue
Milan, Italy05.2005
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Training and Development
- Vendor Selection
- Store Trends
- Wholesale Purchasing
- Product Demonstration
- Global Procurement
- Monitor Quality
- Critical Thinking
- Vendor Negotiations
- Supplier Communication
- Fashion Shows
Accomplishments
- Mercedes-Benz fashion week show, Intern 2005
- 944 One Year Anniversary party Fashion Show, Stylist 2005
- Breast Cancer Benefit Fashion Show, Stylist 2004
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Newline Development & Construction
05.2012 - 04.2020
Pro Shop Assistant Buyer & Beverage Cart Attendant
Maderas Golf Course
11.2006 - 11.2007
OEM Sales Specialist & Accounts Receivable
CH Products
10.2006 - 01.2011
Fashion Designer Showroom
Danielle Ghiselli Diffusione Showroom
10.2004 - 10.2006
Sales Associate, Women's Shoes
Nordstrom
08.2002 - 05.2004
Owner
Copy Cat (Home Business)
02.2001 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Level 6 Italian Language Certificate - Italian Language
Linguadue
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