Romela Kowlessar
Valley Stream
Summary
Resourceful merchandise assistant recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in purchase order management, trend analysis, and vendor relations. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster seamless operations in fast-paced retail environments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint with excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Assistant
Citi Trends
Savannah
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared purchase orders for inventory replenishment and new items.
- Entered purchase orders to streamline team operations and enhance workflow.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
- Resolved discrepancies in orders through vendor communication.
- Closed balances and tracked shipments accurately.
- Updated purchase orders to reflect changes.
- Generated selling reports to inform team decisions.
- Trained new staff on merchandise handling procedures.
Administrative Assistant
SALLY TEXTILES INC
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted customers through email, phone, and in-person interactions
- Processed orders using QuickBooks for local and international clients
- Prepared proposals, presentations, and reports for existing and potential customers to support business development
- Distributed and supervised tasks for coworkers to enhance workflow and team coordination
- Monitored production and assisted with product creation to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Addressed and resolved production and sales issues promptly
- Communicates with the warehouse on storage and shipping of merchandises
Teacher
BELLADRUM SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2006 - 10.2016
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons to diverse classes
- Prepared students for internal and external examinations
- Researched and developed detailed curriculum for new topic areas
- Maintained comprehensive student records to track progress and development
- Engaged in various extracurricular activities to promote student involvement
- Planned parent teachers meeting and conferences
Education
High School Diploma - Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
Berbice High School
Guyana06-2005
Certificate - Basic Computering
Vincent Computer Academy
Skills
- Purchase order management
- PO entry systems
- Inventory management
- Sales reporting
- Sample storage
- Vendor communication
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Technical proficiency
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Merchandise Assistant
Citi Trends
11.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
SALLY TEXTILES INC
05.2019 - Current
Teacher
BELLADRUM SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2006 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
Berbice High School
Certificate - Basic Computering
Vincent Computer Academy