rachel dorsey: Independent Sales Representative in Newport Beach, CA

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior management/buying team throughout all chains of distribution • Merchandise the line; Extensive market research including sample shopping domestically and internationally targeting themes, concepts, and trends, organize sample review meetings • Develop collections for a variety of retailers based on specific themes, price points, and/or categories • Manage all sales related tasks including nurturing key accounts, creating annual sales projections, analyzing selling reports • Ability to multitask and wear many hats as position requires a hand in all facets of the company • Develop seasonal sku plans and monthly product and delivery timeline to correlate with given annual projections • Work with logistics department to track shipments with production team and factory representative in China for: Sample requests, pricing, sourcing, delivery times and inventory information • Prepare photo shoots and marketing materials to distribute to current and potential customers • Exhibit at trade shows to showcase the brand including all set up and breakdown, meeting and greeting customers and writing orders • In addition to Sunscape, developed private label programs to a variety of customers targeting particular needs • Broke sales records for increasing volume annually

Versatile and skilled professional with extensive event, marketing, and project management experience. Website, design, and social media management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Plan, prepare, and produce venue events, fundraising, marketing, and public relations. Diligent and dedicated work ethic, as demonstrated through multiple promotions in the company. -Worked with graphic design staff to coordinate monthly ad content and all marketing materials -Managed venue websites using Wordpress and created content for email marketing campaign using html software -Developed ad content and maintained media relations with local press including Pacific Beach magazine, Discover SD and Beach & Bay Press -Marketed, sold and put into action entire events and parties from beginning to end -Managed contact database for the 3 venues using Mobilestorm -Advertised special events through all avenues of social media -Worked with venue managers and outside purveyors to coordinate all food and beverage for special events -Oversaw new venue build-out, working closely with interior to manage budget, process all orders, coordinate shipping and facilitate instillation -Managed company finances including bank accounts, receivables and bills Executive Assistant -Coordinate meetings with clients and business associates -Managed email correspondence and maintain client/personal relationships -Managed personal bank accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable -Organizing travel and preparing complex travel itineraries