Tomica Pall
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
- Career Summary Forward-thinking professional offering experience working in demanding fast-paced environments in Sales, Fashion Design, Event Planning, Administrative Positions.
- Customer Service. Out-of-the-box thinker and expert negotiator, able to establish strategic vendor/supplier relationships that lead to performance-based, low cost solutions.
- Seeking a responsible and challenging remote position within a growth-focused progressive company where experience and skills will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization.
- Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Reputation for staying calm and poised even in stressful circumstances.
- Offering exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creative design professional offering 5 years of experience in fashion design and women's apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fashion Design
Ailes
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluate the company's financial standing, optimized service catalogs, track inventory, analyze sales levels and trends andhelp make better business decisions by maintaining balance sheets, SKU ratio sheets and Production Cost breakdowns
- Generate more sales and new business opportunities by handling all promotional and marketing activities for the online store,including fabric sourcing and vendor contacts
- Conceptualize and develop creative design concepts originally for all fabrics.
Wedding Planning Assistant
01.2017 - Current
- Provide administrative support to wedding planner by handling tasks such as arranging seating arrangements, and arranging catering services
- Coordinate vendor contracts and payments with vendors, including DJs, musicians, photographers, Venue staff,
- Officiant/Pastor and caterers
- Communicate with clients regarding event details or last-minute changes to event schedule or events to ensure they remained satisfied with arrangements, planning process and that the whole event budget were properly managed
- Ensure the wedding events run smoothly by coordinating with all vendors and staff members to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities during the event.
Owner | Day Care Business
Self-employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided care for children in clean, safe environment with proper supervision and nutrition
- Carried out daily activities such as circle time, outdoor playtime, nap time, snack time, etc
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and development milestones for each child including feeding schedules, sleep patterns, bowel movements/eliminations, moods/temperaments, and developmental progress
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's day-to-day needs and concerns by phone or email regularly
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, cognitive, and social development of children.
Executive Assistant
JP Morgan Chase
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided support to executive team of 3 Vice Presidents as directed to ensure company goals and objectives were accomplished and operations ran effectively
- Maintained and refined internal processes that supported highest-ranking executives company-wide, coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflow
- Managed communication between upper management and employees, liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks
- Planned and orchestrated work to ensure senior executives' priorities were met, organizational goals were achieved, and best practices were upheld
- Coordinated complex scheduling and extensive calendar management, as well as management of content and flow of information to senior executives
- Managed, coordinated, and arranged senior executives' travel and travel-related activities, including hotel booking,transportation, and meal coordination.
Associate
A-PLUS Personnel
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Held various positions from sales to hospital records division.
Assistant Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
01.2000
- Filled in as an Assistant Crew Leader providing support to the Crew Leader when overbooked; attended and actively participated in meetings to prioritize schedules; and handled the training of staff, providing the necessary resources needed to effectively perform their tasks.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work
- Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
Program Coordinator
KUSI TV
01.1997
- Reviewed Contracts with Warner Bros., Disney, and Paramount Pictures
- Offered round-the-clock, on-call assistance to track down, resolve, and handle any programming-related problems at thestation while ensuring that the editing team was able to get the show back on the air
- Proactively addressed complaints from viewers, scheduled all film airings, and helped station's owner resolve contractual disputes with production companies.
Assistant, News Director
KUSI TV
01.1996
- Monitored the staff of the newsroom, including on-air talent, interns and temporary staff in the absence of the News Director
- Devised a new system for tracking hours, vacation time and all travel related issues
- Assisted On-Air talent when needed and accompanied reporters on live news broadcasts
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by working double shifts multiple events, including the Republican National Convention, street scene etc
- Relevant Skills
- Dynamic, energized, and driven contributor committed to excellence and has demonstrated success in achieving quality and service goals through the implementation of innovative strategies
- Highly effective in motivating, developing, and leading others through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;adept at collaboration and building respected and trusted relationships
- Able to work with multiple groups and teams and build strong personal networks across a complex, fast-moving organization
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated relationship-management skills, and a proven track record of delivering results
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal & written communication skills, and expertise in delivering presentation
- Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking skills along with the ability to translate those skills into creative solutions
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
FCC
San Diego, CA06.2008
Skills
- Outstanding Leadership Techniques Time Management Organizational Skills Fabric Design & Creativity Quality Control Product
- Development Problem Solving Fashion Design Vendor Sourcing Fabric Sourcing Customer Service
- Shortening and Lengthening Lines
- Business Management
- Field Data Collection
- Fashion design
- Fashion shows
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
CPR
- Little Angels Daycare
- Licensed CPR (current) #D35498
Timeline
Fashion Design
Ailes
01.2021 - Current
Owner | Day Care Business
Self-employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
Wedding Planning Assistant
01.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant
JP Morgan Chase
01.2000 - 01.2002
Assistant Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
01.2000
Associate
A-PLUS Personnel
01.1998 - 01.1999
Program Coordinator
KUSI TV
01.1997
Assistant, News Director
KUSI TV
01.1996
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
FCC
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