Amanda Escarciga: International Operations Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA

• Planning of all tradeshows (Domestic/International) and travel • Manage event implementation timelines and track expenses by event • Direct contact for all international buyers and distributors; taking orders and ensuring production team has appropriate numbers • Supervised and monitored all international distributor orders to ensure high quality service to the customer • Coordinated with production manager and evaluated all production requirements and ensured transition of merchandise • Devising a contract for the suppliers including quality control, accuracy and flexibility • Act as liaison between the e-commerce Operations team and the e-commerce Merchandising and Marketing teams to give feedback for promotion disclaimer, site functionality and customer service call-outs • Accompanying buyers on visits to manufacturers to appreciate production processes • Meeting with suppliers and allocating the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork • Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise • Work directly with freight forward companies around the world to ensure that products are delivered on time (quantity/delivery time-skills) • Reviewing pricing and promotional strategies • Review and approve product reviews to go live on the website • Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions through Quickbooks • Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customer

• Updated and maintained online retail shop • Taking into account customer demand, price, quality and availability before making a decision • Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends • Write creative & compelling SEO-targeted product descriptions for all items prior to going live • Reacting to any changes in customer demand • Ensuring that products are delivered on time (quantity/delivery time-skills) • Selecting a range of products to sell on the online store • Reviewing pricing and promotional strategies • Maintain blog and update social media accounts each day accordingly • Evaluated target markets and proposed marketing strategies. • Developed effective social networking, radio, and print ad campaigns to promote events • Planned and organized events (meetings, fundraising events, warehouse sales) for clients • Built satisfied customer relationships for PR – including socialites, celebrities, and influential individuals • Assumed a lead role in pitch team meetings due to strengths in presentation and negotiation skills, and helped close major accounts • Developed strategy for new season collection launches and key collaboration exploitation.