Melissa De Oraa

Managed day-to-day administrative operations for the CEO, including client communication, scheduling events, and contract execution. Created and managed business and travel budgets, coordinated travel accommodations, and developed a coordinated marketing strategy across multiple platforms.

Managed day-to-day administrative operations for the design department, including internal communications, onboarding materials, meeting agendas, and scheduling. Prepared and presented proposals and reports to senior executives, and coordinated cross-functional meetings to ensure smooth workflow.

Directed timelines and managed departmental workflow to ensure on-time delivery of products. Maintained records, seasonal line plans, and technical documentation across multiple platforms, and liaised with internal teams to communicate product updates.

Led development through the seasonal design process, adhering to calendar timelines. Partnered with cross-functional leads to ensure on-time delivery and communicated updates internally and with external vendors.

Designed and developed products through the seasonal design process, adhering to calendar timelines. Clearly communicated updates internally to cross-functional partners and attended all fit sessions, documenting revisions needed.

Coordinated with clients on scheduling alongside other vendors as needed. Created and executed budgets inclusive of contractors, marketing, tools, and resources, and ensured all contractors and services were completed on time.

Coordinated with clients on scheduling trials and day-of agendas. Created and executed timelines for all stylists to ensure all services were completed on time, and communicated with clients via phone and e-mail.

Assisted designers in the seasonal design and development process. Communicated updates internally to cross-functional partners and overseas vendors, and attended all fit sessions, documenting revisions needed.

Communicated and partnered with creative design, technical design, and sourcing teams. Attended fittings to communicate changes to cost, style, or delivery, and created and managed sample tracking grids to ensure calendar deadlines were met.

Completed a program to become a Neurodiversity Family Coach. This involved training in supporting families with neurodiverse members.

Grade: #FB9738088

Obtained certification as a Facial Specialist. This involved training in skincare and facial treatments.

Studied Apparel Design & Technology, gaining knowledge in the design and technological aspects of apparel. This program provided a foundation in the fashion industry.