Paula Terry26256 Deep Creek Blvd. Punta Gorda, FL. 33983

(941) 993-5830 mobile jamesand paulaterry@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Professional demeanor with excellent communication, negotiation and management skills. Driving cross functional teams committed to continual and sustainable improvements. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; quick responder to computer programs. Notary Public, State of Florida

OBJECTIVE: Seeking employment that allows me to grow professionally, while being able to utilize my skills for the betterment of the organization with the best use of my dedication, determination, and resourcefulness. To meet my future!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Neal Communities: Bonita Springs, Fl. 2013 - PresentExecutive Assistant/ Office Manager

The extent of my obligations cannot be summarized in a few bullet points. My position entails to do whatever needs to get done in the Executive Assistant, Office Manager and Sales Assistant roles. Below are a few highlights.

Maintain sales and closing reports. Keep community, new projects, files, reports, and details up to date. Charitable responsibilities for company and Lee and Collier counties. Accounting: Invoicing for Sales, Marketing, and Office; check, code and submit for payment. Reconcile

company credit cards. Keeping finances in check with internal budgets. Order supplies for all team members/ sales offices. Customer Service: Address issues in a professional and friendly manner; assist customers when they

have questions, concerns or complaints. Track survey comments and issues. Execute sales tasks requests; maintain sales offices, plan events, , contract review, keep track and

execute commissions, on board new team members- created and maintain sales manual. Schedule interviews, test new candidates on Wonderlic and Omnia. Prepare for biweekly staff meeting.

Beall’s Inc: Bradenton, Fl. 2011 - 2012Product Development/ Production Manager

Managed and accounted for Design, Technical, Production aspects of development for private label product line, of approximately 75-125 styles seasonally. Annually over 500,000 units, over $8.5 million retail.

Successfully delivered an upgraded clothing line on time to all stores, by following TNAs. Achieved the most affordable prices by negotiating the cost of each element of the product. Consistently supported the Management Team by carrying out actions and meeting goals given. Preserve successful working relationships by maintaining supplier WIPs. Executed new and improved Label & Hangtag Program for private label Division. Kept track of and Utilized Brand-incurred Fabric & Trim Liabilities, across all brands. Communicated on a daily basis with vendors and overseas offices via email.

Source Interlink Distributions: Bonita Springs, Fl. 2010 - 2011Marketing/ Circulation Manager

Effectively communicated industry changes and procedures to clients. Successfully represented publishers’ and retailers’ interests. Resolved problems and project completion. Analyzed distribution, sales and other relevant information in order to improve distribution to increase

sales. Provided sales and demographic analysis of titles in order to make accurate and profitable decisions. Dealt with unexpected and challenging issues related to distribution and title promotions.

Profitability analysis and consequent actions to maximize profit potential, and analysis of editorial, category and chain potential of new titles in order to facilitate effective distribution.

Chico’s: Fort Myers, Fl. 2005- 2009Product Development/ Associate Production Manager

Managed production of over 85 styles per season for women’s specialty fashion categories Worked with cross-functional team members to ensure critical deadlines were met. Accountable for all new order & reorder packages for each style; worked with factories on production

schedule, price & achievable delivery. Saved company $535K by improving initial costs by negotiating all costing each season to hit the

desired target IMU, achieved an average gross margin plan of 78%. Tracked technical approvals, including Fabric, Fit, and Color. Knowledgeable of both Knit & Woven Product categories, including Sweaters, Bottoms, Shirts,

Outerwear, Activewear and Travelers Division. Effectively coped with change, shifted product categories and responsibilities based on the existing

needs of the Production Department. Saved company approximately $200K by sourcing an alternative suede supplier for the #1 margin/sales

category in a 40,000 unit program. Additional Responsibility, responsible for the Labeling Program for the entire Chico’s brand, this

included the White House/Black Market, Soma, Chico’s Chicettes, Golf, Zenergy and Outlet Marketing launches.

Minimized the amount of company liability by creating a cross-functional partnership between Merchandising and Development for approaching production projects.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009-2013

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES- PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, PARROT KEY RESTAURANT- FORT MYERS, FL.,

SUNCOAST MOVING AND STORAGE- FORT MYERS, FL.,

PRIOR TO 2005

ELIE TAHARI- NEW YORK, N.Y., ANN TAYLOR- NEW YORK, N.Y., FEDERATED MERCHANDISING GROUP,- NEW YORK, N.Y.,

EDUCATION

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, New York CityBachelor’s Degree, Professional Studies

County College of Morris, New Jersey Associate’s Degree, Business Administration/Retail Merchandising