Mariko Yamamoto-Bereal: Project Manager in pasadena, CA

· Sole liaison between clients/ business partners in the US and Create Ion Headquarter in Japan to translate, discuss and negotiate contracts and business deals from the start-up of projects, including licensing, business/ marketing/ education plans, troubleshooting, sampling, and private-labeling. · Arrange and attend tradeshows in the US, EU, and Asia with CEO and Executives for meetings with existing clients and business partners, as well as for connecting and following up with new potential clients. · Arrange and direct promotional and educational events for American brands towards Japanese clients in Japan and the US, including finding and negotiating the prices for venues, arranging free giveaways, stage performances and rehearsals. · Assist executives with trip arrangements. · Handle financial segment of the company by communicating closely with Headquarter office. · Manage data entry in Quick Books Pro software for accounting, sales, and inventory management. · Responsible for creating reports for analysis – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, sales, and inventory.

· Managed customer service and process orders. · Participate in regular team meetings and strategize game plans. · Organized bridal trade show events. · Responsible for creating documents including order sheet and terms and conditions.

· Sole liaison for Japanese Von Dutch Licensee and Distributor which entails new product approvals, account management, and translation. · Assisted in product development by crating territory specific merchandise and custom programs. · Managed international and domestic distributor accounts from order entry through shipment and customer receipt. · Processed all distributor orders using Filemaker Pro/ Apparel Magic-09/10, QuickBooks, and Everest. · Coordinated sales materials – line sheets, shipping samples, distribution policies and procedures, and sales presentations for the upcoming season’s line. · Prepared sales reports as directed. · Arranged import/ export shipments by contacting freight forwarders and custom brokers. · Organized all apparel trade show events including MAGIC and the exclusive viewing suite.

Production/ Pattern Maker Assistant, Vu Couture Bridal Company · Assisted head designer as production assistant by following up with vendors and created sample library book. · Managed fabric and trim inventory by keeping accurate records. · Created and cut patterns and fabrics, hand sewn accessories, and modified dresses as needed.