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Jessica Cheng

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I am seeking to obtain a sales position with a fashion-forward company where I can find long term employment with the opportunity to use my skills, experience, creativity and character while working toward both personal and organizational growth.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Mens
    Childrens
  • Availability

    Permanent
  • Relocation

    Yes
  • Technologies

    Microsoft Office
    Excel
    Outlook
    Adobe PhotoShop
    PC
  • Schools/Training

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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JESSICA CHENG
PHONE: 732-216-6415
EMAIL: jescheng116@gmail.com

I am a young professional who has the mindset of a go-getter and a self-starter. I work great in a team setting or independently. I am ambitious, confident, motivated and determined. I am always hungry for growth, knowledge, and experience.

Professional Experience
MAD Projects Industries LLC
New York, NY
July 2012- present
Junior Account Executive
- Manage all specialty store and e-commerce accounts in the US
- Research and travel to different cities to obtain new accounts (LA, FL, LV, NY, WA)
- Experience with cold calling, emailing, and store visiting to open new accounts
- Prepare, set-up, attend, and manage trade shows (Project) and promotional events (Equinox trunk shows and SoBe Men\'s Fashion Show)
- Responsible for preparing appointments and travel with samples, line sheets, and press kits
- Management and maintenance of the showroom
- Follow-up with buyers and customers with any concerns in a professional and timely manner
- Work closely with the CEO, VP of Sales, VP of Production, and the back office on a daily basis to ensure a proper flow of operations
- Data and order entry
- Familiarity with department stores, off-price, e-commerce, and specialty stores
- Create merchandise boards for sales meetings
- Responsible for keeping track of samples received from our factories
- Create detailed reports with filters and drop down menus for both Production and Sales
- Assist in all aspects with the following major accounts: Bloomingdales, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Shopko, Burlington, Century 21, Marmaxx, National Stores, Ross, Amazon.com, and MyHabit.com

Parigi Group
New York, NY
October 2011 – June 2012
Junior Account Executive
- Responsible for preparing the showroom with samples for appointments as well as other administrative support
- Created and updated inventory reports for available to sell products
- Proactive and consistent with providing customer service to buyers’ inquiries
- Worked with merchandisers, designers, production, allocators, and warehouse to ensure client’s satisfaction
- Prepared outside account executives with samples and CADs for their trade shows
- Assisted specialty stores team with assembling and designing company’s booth at local trade shows
- Worked with off-price accounts such as: Marmaxx, Ross, Burlington, Shopper\'s World, Shopko, DD\'s, Winners, Gabriel Brothers, and CitiTrends

Baby Togs
New York, NY
August 2010 – March 2011
Sales Assistant
- Coordinated aspects of purchase order management: item definition, PO entry, PO revisions, and EDI order entry
- Provided customer service and served as a liaison between buyers and salespersons
- Assisted sales team of eight with their daily tasks and appointments
- Updated, prepared, and conducted inventory of samples in the showroom
- Sent samples to e-commerce accounts for photo shoots
- Experience with major department stores, off-price, and specialty boutique stores
- Worked with Amazon.com, Ideeli.com, Hautelook.com, Gilt.com, Nordstrom, Macys, Bloomingdales, Sears, Winners, Marmaxx, Ross, Burlington, National Stores, Bealls, AAFES, etc.

Liz Claiborne Inc.
New York, NY
February 2010 – April 2010
Special Sales Intern
- Processed orders to be produced and shipped from factories to our clients
- Recorded and organized samples received from factories into our database
- Prepared samples and spreadsheets for appointments with clients
- Worked in internal software for attainment of allocation and product information
- Assisted merchandiser with creating line sheets for handbags and accessories

Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, Excel, ABS, V2K, AS400, Target POL, Amazon.com VendorCentral
- Basic knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop and retail math
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Ability to study and interpret the needs of a customer based on prior retail and wholesale experience, therefore, being able to pinpoint their target customers
- Highly efficient in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to quickly incorporate and implement new procedures

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
May 2010
B.A. in Communication and minor in Economics
Major GPA: 3.545
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