Nikki Lindgren
Business Administration graduate from San Francisco State University and Associate of Arts degree from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Currently working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc in Retail Inventory Management.
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Skills: | Business, Management, Marketing |
| Interested in: | Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | California State University System - San Francisco State University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Williams-Sonoma, Inc – Pottery Barn |
| Position: | Retail Inventory Management |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | ● Coordinate and manage partial shipments to and from overseas vendors, domestic distribution centers and 300+ North American retail locations
● Partner with Distribution Center, Store Operations, Customs and Overseas Vendors to improve partial processes and efficiencies. Manage files for a cross functional team of 20+ employees to reference ● Create and manage files related to logistical activities of product requests including shipping arrangements of finished goods and component materials being shipped to and from vendors, DC’s, retail stores and customer’s ● Responsible for the management of an Agent/Vendor, Distribution Centers, Call Centers and Customer Database as it applies to Partials business function ● Maintain and update all internal logistics dates ● Create fiscal year Markdown timelines for all categories of goods sold in stores. Work with Business Sales Dept to offer special pricing on discontinued products ● Work with Planners weekly to markdown seasonal goods that have underperformed to plan. Approve system markdowns and generate informative reports to Regional Vice Presidents, Regional District Managers, and Store Managers across Pottery Barn’s Retail territory consisting of 300+ retail stores ● Engage in conflict resolution between Corporate cross functionals, partnership with Store Operations and System Reporting when pricing discrepancies arise |
| Employer: | Williams-Sonoma, Inc – Pottery Barn |
| Position: | Product Development Coordinator – contract work |
| Time period: | March 2007 - January 2008 |
| Description: | ● Compiled agendas for bi-weekly meetings for multiple category product developments. Meeting attendees included designers, buyers, visual merchandisers and sourcing teams
● Oversaw development progress; working with designers, outside vendors and shipping/receiving departments to ensure deadlines are met. Generated weekly reports and present to Directors, Vice Presidents and Design Managers ● Maintained an intranet database of product concept and development information for multiple collections including late adds/drops. 50+ cross functional employees referenced the database on a daily basis ● Trained new designers on database use, and electronic filing system. Touched base with designers on a regular basis to ensure proper placement of shared files and documents ● Drafted business proposals on behalf of department Directors, and Vice Presidents ● Processed vendor, freelance designers and business partners invoices. Created expense reports for management ● Sourced recycled fabrics for product lines which will be introduced to the public in Fall 2008, sourced reusable shopping bags for the line which will be sold in store beginning Summer 2008 ● Scheduled meetings and travel itineraries for managers ● Shipped and received product samples |
| Employer: | Gen Art |
| Position: | Marketing and Event Production Freelancer-(Ongoing assignments) |
| Time period: | May 2006 - April 2007 |
| Description: | ● Produced and synthesized manuscript templates utilized by Gen Art for future event planning and coordination
● Negotiated and collaborated with internal and external teams to secure event location and communicate set-up, scheduling and striking implementation for high-profile fashion, music and art events with over 1400 attendees ● Analyzed previous year’s event to develop updated plans and time lines ● Conducted market research used to produce outreach materials to deliver via newsletters and emails to members, leads and prospects ● Trained interns and volunteers; delegated responsibilities and monitored their workload ● Recruited volunteers as needed per event ● Fashion Show production for Fresh Faces in Fashion show 2005, 2006, and 2007 |
| Employer: | Swig |
| Position: | Produced monthly fashion shows |
| Time period: | June 2005 - November 2005 |
| Description: | Outsourced designers, models, hair & make-up, deejays, graphic designer, volunteers, etc |
| Employer: | Charles Communications & Associates |
| Position: | Event Producer for Italian Bootleg Wines’ America release |
| Time period: | June 2005 - October 2005 |
| Description: | ● Produced fashion show in New York for new product launch
● Researched and secured models, stylists, designers and deejay for the event ● Oversaw execution of live performances for audience of top fashion and wine journalists |
| Employer: | Mystery Girl Productions |
| Position: | San Francisco Fashion Week Public Relations Intern |
| Time period: | February 2005 - September 2005 |
| Description: | ● Partnered with Public Relations to develop timeline leading up to San Francisco Fashion Week
● Created press releases and edited written materials prepared by the event publicist ● Pitched 'San Francisco Fashion Week' to fashion editors and retail buyers ● Created database for lead follow-up utilized by all departments |
| Employer: | SmartsCo Publishing (Division of Chronicle Books) |
| Position: | Product Operations Associate/Inside Sales Assistant |
| Time period: | September 2004 - April 2007 |
| Description: | ● Managed all aspects of sales operations and fulfillment in fast-paced publishing house, with several thousand wholesale and retail customers
● Acted as key point person for over 45 sales representatives, ensured orders were fulfilled and shipped on time. Oversaw 3rd party fulfillment house, multiple shipping carriers, and imports to warehouse ● Developed marketing efforts including lead generation, outbound direct marketing campaigns, trade show management in five U.S. cities and distribution of press kits ● Produced several product launch events for 50 – 250 people, including all aspects of a fashion show as well as several food and beverage tastings ● Created and maintained website marketing content using Mambo open source Content Management System ● Generated monthly sales, commissions, leads and profit & loss reports ● Generated all commercial invoices for wholesale customers and managed accounts receivable ● Collected and oversaw the maintenance of Customs documentation such as tracking documents, commercial invoices, Country of Origin Affidavits, Customs eligibility and value statements. ● Coordinated with Factory, Brokers and Distribution Center on in-bound finished goods freight. ● Managed transition of distribution, including inventory and sales reports, from in-house to 3rd party publisher ● Trained and managed interns and customer support associates |
| Employer: | Osiris Shoes – Copia Division |
| Position: | Marketing Intern |
| Time period: | February 2002 - December 2002 |
| Description: | ● Conducted competitive analysis report to aid investors in understanding current market position.
● Prepared printed advertising proposals. ● Organized product coverage and placement library. |
| Employer: | Carl & Tracy Sjogreen’s wedding |
| Position: | On-site wedding planner |
| Time period: | September 2005 |
EDUCATION
| University: | California State University System - San Francisco State University |
| Time period: | 2007 |
| Degree: | Business Administration, Marketing emphasis, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | ● Member of Williams-Sonoma Inc. Sustainability Development Leadership team
● Assist CEO of the Luxury Marketing Council (SF Chapter) at 25 member meetings yearly ● San Francisco State Marketing Association ● FIDM Alumni Council |
Nikki 's Startups (1)
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Parisian Lingerie
A fanciful collection created mostly in montmartre (whilst I was design assistant there), inspired by the sensuality & playfulness that is ingrained in the parisian sensibility, as well as the colors and textures of the 18th arrondissement an...
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Caramel Lingerie (Hungry Scientist Cookbook)
A chapter of the controversial "Hungry Scientist's Cookbook," (forthcoming), was an experiment in edible, nay, *gourmet* underwear. Drawing on our pattern-making & french lace expertise, and utilising cutting-edge scientific techniques to create...
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Formula Magic
Outrageous yet irresistible children's shoes. Formula Magic is a company that combines technical innovation with imagination.
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Jenna Phillips
Californian, Berkeley/ Oxford Alum; Shoe Designer, Lingerie Designer, Mischief Maker, CEO.