Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Customer Service, Planning & Logistics
California Fragrance Co D/b/a Aromafloria
08.2006 - 03.2025
Oversaw day-to-day workings of Customer Service Department
Key contact for contracted manufacturing and assembly jobs
Monthly sales analysis of house and contracted brands
Planning and scheduling for manufacturing and assembly of house and contracted jobs
Logistics coordinator for in-house and vendor shipments
Directed all communications between home office and 3PL warehouse
Business Manager
Ultimate Merchandising
05.2002 - 08.2006
Self-employed
Performed store checks and pricing analyses for sales brokers
Set planograms for various HBA companies in drug chains and supermarkets
Director of Sales Administration
Mana Products
01.1999 - 04.2002
Restructured and directed the Customer Service, Merchandising and Sales Administration teams
Initiated and implemented Customer Service policies
Worked with IT to develop order, shipment and returns reports
Coordinated the Field Manager and broker communication efforts
Anaylzed/oversaw co-op advertising programs, broker commissions, promotional mailings and sales manual development
Customer Service Manager
LIR-USA Manufacturing Company
08.1996 - 01.1999
Responsible for all aspects of customer service and administration for prestige cosmetics packaging company
Liaison between customers and European manufacturers
Integral involvement in new project development for customers in the U.S.A. and worldwide
Participated in trade shows
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Family High School
South Huntington, NY
06-1980
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Timeline
Director of Customer Service, Planning & Logistics