Jessica Aulenti

About Jessica Aulenti

I am a seasoned professional with over a decade of cross-industry experience in project management, sales, and product development, primarily in the dynamic sectors of retail, fashion, and home organization.My career journey is distinguished by a proven track record in managing projects on time and on budget, driving significant sales growth, and launching successful product lines. Central to my success is my strategic approach, which merges a keen sense of market trends with a profound understanding of customer needs. This strategy has yielded impressive results, including an average sales figure of $5K and a 50% close rate most recently, as well as a notable sales increase of over $285K at La Stella Designs.Apart from my prowess in sales, my expertise in strategic planning, operations support, and client relationship management has consistently led to significant cost savings, averaging $5-6K, through effective vendor negotiations. I excel in environments that demand both creative and analytical thinking and am passionate about transforming challenges into opportunities.What truly distinguishes me is my ability to empathize with clients, comprehend their unique challenges, and provide solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations. My experience in a variety of roles has endowed me with a versatile skill set encompassing market research, product development, team building, and more.I am always keen to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. I welcome discussions on industry trends and opportunities or even just a friendly greeting.

Experience

1. Creative Project Manager

   S3 Design Group LLC

   Feb 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Led product development across multiple categories, including Kitchen, Barware, Pet, Fragrance, Food Gift Sets, Outdoor, Personal Care Electronics, and Home Fragrance, for off-price retailers such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Bealls, and Ross Stores- Conducted trend research to identify new product opportunities, color trends, and curated assortments to align with market demands- Developed and delivered sales presentations for buyers, collaborating cross-functionally with the sales team to tailor pitches and drive business growth- Worked closely with designers to ensure products were created in desired colors, prints, and high-quality packaging to meet brand and retailer standards- Managed communication with sourcing teams in China using Wrike, and negotiated with multiple factories to secure competitive FOB costs- Provided executive support by organizing the CEO’s calendar and coordinating meetings with buyers and key stakeholders- Led a successful office move, managing logistics and coordinating with interior designers, IT, construction managers, movers, and electricians to ensure smooth operations.

Education

• Marist University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion Merchandising

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• Mac
• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Trend Research
• Photoshop
• Time Management
• Administration
• Powerpoint
• Trend
• Retail Management
• Word
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Excel
• Jewelry
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Fashion Retail
• Styling
• Outlook Express
• Apparel
• Retail Math
• Mannequin Styling
• Merchandising
• Visual Merchandising