jacques couvillon
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CredentialsJACQUES COUVILLON 812 Dante Street New Orleans, LA 70118 (646) 387-2558 jacquescouvillon@gmail.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Seasoned Executive Assistant and published author focused on achieving superior results. I am Microsoft Office literate, able to multi-task and have excellent communication and follow-thru skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JACQUESCOUVILLON.COM: LA 2006-Present Freelance writer, teacher and guest speaker • Wrote columns for a newspaper, business reports and presentations for a human resources consulting firm, and travel articles for the international website, Kayak.com. • Leading writing workshops to teachers and students as a teaching artist with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. LVMH, MOET HENNESSY USA DIVISION: New York, NY 2003-2005 Executive Assistant • Provided administrative support to the CFO and EVP of Strategy, including organizing events, managing projects and creating presentations. • Developed policies and trained associates on submitting and managing Travel and Expense reports, thereby increasing monthly submission rates from 50% to 85%. RALPH LAUREN, Flagship Store: New York, NY 2001-2003 Sales Associate • Marketed product and store benefits by determining customers’ needs and then developing one to one marketing strategies. SALOMON SMITH BARNEY: New York, NY 2000-2001 Administrative Assistant, Long Term Temp Assignment • Provided clerical support such as coordinating travel arrangements, managing calendars and preparing expense reports. CINTAS: Chicago, IL 1997-2000 Product Manager: • Managed the P&L of a $100 million clothing division of a $1.75 billion uniform corporation by supervising the production of product lines from concept to finished goods. • Increased sales 19% from $87 million to $108 million by practicing effective product management techniques such as developing pricing structures, analyzing costs and merchandising lines. • Developed and launched a new active wear line, resulting in a stronger competitive advantage in the market. FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES, RICH’S Division: Atlanta, GA 1993-1995 Sales Manager • Managed the product line in three departments while training, coaching and counseling employees. • Increased sales 20% from 1 million to 1.2 million by managing the promotion and inventory levels of product lines. EDUCATION University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT 1997 MBA, Concentration in Marketing, GPA 3.7 University of Louisiana: Lafayette, LA 1992 BBA, Concentration in Merchandising COMPUTER SKILLS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook |
