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Claudia J. McNeely QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
ClaudiaMcNeely@comcast.net
(781) 378-1781
Results-oriented and resourceful professional with experience working in fast paced environments that demand strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail. Dependable, flexible, efficient, independent worker.
• Information Gatherer • Planner • Budgeter
• Decision Maker • Team Player • Analyzer
• Experience in Excel and Word • Familiar with QuickBooks • Familiar with PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Management
• Reviewed communications with overseas vendors, agents and merchandising teams to follow-up on daily issues to confirm standards and deadlines are met
• Resolved quality problems coordinating order information and samples to make recommendations to managers
• Motivated assistants and associates to maximize the efficiency of the team
• Analyzed lab testing reports to confirm compliance to company standards and worked with vendors or agents to verify improvements are completed
• Recipient of “Associate of the Quarter” award for outstanding job performance
Inventory Control
• Organized dates needed for ordering which resulted in just in time delivery to production facilities to optimize manufacturing cycle
• Negotiated contracts, and purchased, both domestically and internationally to maximize volume discounts
• Planned, managed and purchased materials for a production run to ensure timely shipment of finished product
• Developed complete costs for item wholesale pricing in order to maintain company’s standard rate of return
• Compiled the information from production managers concerning garment yields and fabric pricing to obtain the best price-point for a particular production run
• Coordinated and scheduled the conversion of greige goods into finished piece goods
Marketing/Customer Service/Sales
• Analyzed sales to recommend forecasts for production planning
• Responded to customer and sales representative’s inquiries relative to shipping merchandise, new displays and style information
• Directed the set up of New York showroom for bi-annual presentations to retail merchants and organized tradeshow presentations, to work with potential new customers
• Encouraged smooth flow of merchandise to customers by communicating sales force needs to manufacturing team
• Researched competitive brand care and content labeling to ensure care directions were optimal
• Evaluated problem issues and worked with Quality Control Department to resolve
Administrative/Clerical
• Maintained approved content and care for styles in WEB PDM and updated all status reports for categories
• Updated Excel spreadsheets with current projections for production review meetings
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Associate Testing Specialist, Talbots, Inc., Hingham, MA 2007-2009
Manager Inventory Control, Susan Bristol, Inc., Charlestown, MA 1995-2007
Manager Purchasing-Customer Service, Corona Curtain Manufacturing Company Inc., Boston, MA 1989-1995
EDUCATION
B.A. in Management, Simmons College, Boston, MA
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