Amanda Richard

Tt Collection Production and Development Assistant Supported design directors in the development of each season's Tt Collection line, as well as private branded labels for JC Penney, Macy's, Anthropologie, and Intermix. * Sourced fabrics, trims, and techniques via vendor research and existing relationships. Composed, submitted and completed purchase orders. * Utilized AIMS system and PLM, specifically completed BOM per style. Prepared tech-packs, submit line sheets and swatch/color cards presented to buyers. * Participated in fittings, provide comments/instructions to contracted factories. * Coordinated in-house sample making and send-out techniques. Submit samples to buyers, factories, etc. * Met with local domestic contractors for price and production negotiation. Ensured production is handled and completed by deadline, providing constant follow up to my team. Sourced contractors as needed. * Communicated with international factories to request fabric and trim samples, and coordinate preparation of fit/AD samples, through completion of production. Maintained and organized fabric and trim library.

OfficeTeam Staffing Manager Prospected for new client business by meeting hiring managers to consult with and understand their specific staffing needs. * Made recommendations to clients regarding the highly skilled candidates available to meet their requirements. * Provided outstanding customer service for existing clients to ensure their expectations are being met. * Sourced candidates through existing database, advertising, Internet, business contacts and direct recruiting, such as CareerBuilder, Monster.com, LinkedIn, and career fairs. * Meet with candidates to interview, evaluate their skills and understand their job preferences.

Corporate Offices Merchant Office Assistant Communicated with vendors to ensure Housewares samples are available to be included in print advertisements, magazines, television, and other media outlets. * Operated Macy's Advertising System to submit and present ads to creative director, copywriter, traffic coordinator and art department, including product offering, price, copy, features, benefits and incentives. Select appropriate visuals to meet specifications of advertising medium. * Utilized MyMacy's technique to determine product offers by location. * Managed the process in which the ad is created, built and placed in various media buys, via communication with all departments. * Coordinated ad changes due to sales trends, better offering to customers, and inventory and price changes and submit to Marketing. * Tracked and recapped ad sales by event, to determine effectiveness of campaign resulting in important analytical information for future sales. * Maintained and updated Housewares product offering guide with all product information, features, and benefits.

d.inc Design, from concept to completion, of each project. We worked within Hollywood and action sports, and specialized as a one stop shop for all production concepts, boarding, filming, animation and delivery. Provided marketing and branding solutions (i.e. logos, commercials, ads, etc.) * Utilized Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and Final Cut Pro 7 on daily basis. * Worked as Art Department for opening credits of Body Glove's "The Disappearance" full length film. (Unreleased to date) * Fitcore46: Rock Smart "Powered" Campaign. Logo/Graphics Development and Production of informational video to launch Mav Hoeven's Fitcore 46 products.

* Development and Special, Mobilitie. Created presentation and elements to launch Mobilitie's LiVideo product at S.E.A.T. Conference in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO as well as at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

Worked alongside creators of CSI to develop, film, and create pilot "Untold" for the Weather Channel. (Oct. 2013) * Filmed and edited "I Don't Wanna" Music Video by Sozaye, featuring Moi. (Nov. 2013) * Provided wardrobe and interface graphics for Body Glove's "Live From the Moon" surf film. (Nov. 2013)

Sourced candidates through BullHorn database, job advertisements, career fairs, college presentations, networking events, job websites (Monster.com, Indeed.com, etc.) and LinkedIn. * Reviewed prospective candidate resumes and communicate with candidates to qualify that experience meets the needs of our clients in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. * Scheduled and conducted 5+ interviews a day. Discussed past and current experiences. * Made improvements to, and formatted candidate resumes to ensure best exposure to all opportunities they are qualified for. * Built relationships with candidates and submit interviewed candidates to open job orders. * Discussed open positions with potential candidates, verified their needs and made matches based on specific aspects of the position, including but not limited to, job duties, skill sets, pay, location and company culture. All aspects are important to meet to the closet degree in order to ensure longevity for both client and candidate. * Built relationships with area colleges and industry associations, make presentations to recruit candidates and promote brand awareness. * Account management and client relations for freelance and fulltime positions at fashion companies like Drapers and Damons, Swat Fame, and Citizens of Humanity. * Worked on a team of 6 to prioritize jobs and fill open positions. * Placed recruited candidates at leading fashion companies, brands and manufacturers, like Topson Downs, Hautelook and Not Your Daughter's Jeans.