Olivia Romero
Danbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated Administrative professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist Sales Associate
David’s Bridal
Danbury , CT
12.2021 - Current
- Advised client base of new products and seasonal fashions to increase store sales.
- Exhibited exceptional product knowledge of traditional and recent trends in fashion, continuously exceeding quarterly corporate performance metrics.
- Adhered to loss prevention practices and reported incidents to bolster shortage control and protect company assets.
- Embraced fashion and understood market trends to articulate in client interactions.
- Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
- Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to stimulate loyalty.
- Served as brand storyteller to create experiences that drove sales and achieved store goals.
- Met or exceeded individual financial and credit goals while contributing to store's bottom line.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained top retention rate, ranking among top performers in region.
Executive Assistant
Street And Work Studio
Harrison, NY
02.2016 - 10.2020
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Provided clerical and administrative support to senior architectural staff.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Administrative Assistant
Winter Brothers Waste System
Danbury, CT
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Created Expense Reports for drivers
- Organized company events, fundraisters, and meetings
- Received a bonus for for signing returing customers
- Maintained excellent rapport with new and old clients
- Handeling phone calls and inquires
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup and courier services to expedite delivery.
- Translated information into electronic forms by compiling and sorting data.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Acquired product and service knowledge to provide solutions to customers.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Event and Wedding Coordinator
Paisley Events Tri-State
07.2012 - 07.2017
- For Event Planning and Sales
- Oversaw a group of 10, created schedules, in charge of payroll and hire
- Direct all facet of setup and monitored all on site production activitity
- Head planner and supervisor for 9 successful events
- Schedule meetings with vendors and clients, negotiate to ensure best plan at competitive prices
- Created budget spreadsheets
- Traveled domestically for meetings and events
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Communication Studies
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT08.2010
Fashion Design And Merchandising -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY08.2010
Skills
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Administrative Oversight
- Special Event Projects
- Goal Minded
Training Completed
Pryor: “The Exceptional Assistant” and “Successful Communication Skills for Women”
AMA: “Management Skills for Administrative Professionals and Stepping Up to Leadership
Timeline
Stylist Sales Associate
David’s Bridal
12.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Street And Work Studio
02.2016 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
Winter Brothers Waste System
03.2013 - 02.2016
Event and Wedding Coordinator
Paisley Events Tri-State
07.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Communication Studies
Western Connecticut State University
Fashion Design And Merchandising -
Fashion Institute of Technology
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