Lindsey Koning
Operations and Merchandise Coordinator
Costa Mesa | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Music
Travel
Photography
Surf
Design
Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Surf
In my own words
— LindseyDynamic creative professional with experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Emphasizes organization to accomplish strategic long and short-term goals. Areas of expertise include: customer service, merchandising, public relations, content creation, and new business development.
Trajectory
Feb 2019 — Now
Operations and Merchandise Coordinator · Molly Wood Garden Design
- Creation and management of an e-commerce Shopify-based store for the company’s retail showroom
- Creation of marketing assets, digital content, and a social media presence for the e-commerce store
- Assists in maintaining, organizing, and expanding on the company image library and database
- Organizes and executes photo shoots for marketing material and public relations
- Intermediary between public relations contacts and printed media representatives such as magazines and publications
- Scheduling consultations for design teams, independent contractors, and office maintenance
- Answering phones, emails, and directing inquiries from clients, customers, and contractors
- Responsible for printing, mailing, filing, emailing, office correspondence/information
- Configures company-wide meetings, travel plans, and calendar for company owner/CEO
- Updates and prepares company calendars and meeting notes
- Responsible for inputting and updating company contact file and mailing lists
Apr 2017 — Jan 2019
Operations and Merchandise Coordinator · The Surfrider Foundation
- Processing of checks, reimbursements, donations, and memberships
- Online merchandise management and fulfillment
- Merchandise inventory management
- Direct mail processing
- Managing general correspondence and delegation of inquiries to the appropriate members
- Assistance with the coordination and execution of various events
- Anticipating the needs of staff and helping with miscellaneous assignments and projects as needed
Sep 2014 — Aug 2018
Server · The Cheesecake Factory
-Provide exceptional service for ultimate guest satisfaction
-Operate as an efficient and positive member of a support oriented team
-Maintain a positive attitude while handling stressful situations
-Communicate with guests on restaurant specifics
-Multitask as a food runner and greeter while proving service to several parties at once
- Successfully operate a POS system to complete credit card and cash transactions
- Build and maintain client relationships
Oct 2015 — Mar 2016
New Business Services · Pacific Life Insurance
- Supports field, internal customers and underwriters by performing various administrative and customer service tasks throughout the new business process
-Analyzes case documents and information to identify appropriate action to be taken
-Creates correspondence for producers, field offices and external interested parties as applicable according to department procedures
-Ensures financial transactions are completed and in good order.
-Adapts quickly to changing responsibilities and maintains effective knowledge of other tasks previously assigned
-Leverage training opportunities to develop new skills toward more complex processing
Activity
Education history
California State University Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree | 2010 - 2015
Saddleback College
N/A | 2016 - 2016
