Milani P. Duque

To obtain a career in a well established stable environment that offers an opportunity to enhance my skills and capabilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD - DUQUE MOTHER AND CHILD LYING-IN INC.

(2019-03)

• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
• Supervise clinic staff and divide responsibilities to ensure performance
• Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management
• Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
• Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
• Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data
• Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
• Submit reports and prepare indoor and online marketing presentations/proposals as assigned
• Assist colleagues whenever necessary

DEPARTMENT HEAD / VISUAL MERCHANDISER - THE LANDMARK CORPORATION

(2010-09 - 2019-03)

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in department of retail store
• Interviews job applicants and evaluates worker performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal of workers
• Assigns duties to workers and schedules break periods, work hours, and vacation
• Trains workers in store policies, department procedures, and job duties
• Orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment
• Records delivery of merchandise, reports discrepancies to control costs and maintain correct inventory levels
• Plans department layout or merchandise for advertising display
• Coordinates with department heads on display of seasonal areas
• Moves merchandise, shelving, and fixtures
• Change signs, and maintains cleanliness and functionality of fixtures and signages
• Prepares sales and inventory reports
• Listens to customer complaints, examines returned merchandise, and resolves problems to restore and promote good public relations

MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT – children's apparel, toys, and sporting goods - PUREGOLD PRICE CLUB INC.

(2008-04 - 2008-07)

• Follow up competitors' prices and product assortment through surveys
• Contacts suppliers and stores to ensure all correct information are relayed
• Encodes product and supplier specifications in the computerized system
• Monitors sales and stock levels in the stores and coordinates with store operations concerning ordering, delivery / receiving of products and other related problem
• Maintains records of supplier's agreements, orders and other documents

DEPARTMENT HEAD / ASSISTANT VISUAL MERCHANDISER - METRO MARKET MARKET

(2004-06 - 2008-04)

• Plan and execute visual display on ladies section
• Arrange weekly department layout, seasonal areas, and focal displays
• Conducts periodic comparisons with competitor
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date labeling of department items
• Provide product information to customer and staff
• Monitors saleable and slow moving items
• Prepare for and ensure accuracy of inventory counts
• Create and balance department schedule
• Attends visual and marketing team meeting to set goals, plan promotional campaign, revise store layout, etc.
• Conducts performance appraisal

MARKETING ASSISTANT / CORPORATE PLANNING ASSISTANT - ACA FRANCHISE GROUP

(2003-07 - 2004-01)

• Ensures marketing communications are coordinated, supports marketing plan objectives and meet organizational expenditures requirements
• Plan and oversee sales support activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail
• Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events
• Assists other department within organization with manuals
• Implements annual marketing and service plan in support of organizational strategy and objectives
• Handled projects: Weekly Printer give away promo, Franchise Expo Exhibit, Trip to Singapore promo (Ink for Less), Trip to Hongkong promo (Ink for less)

PROJECT ASSISTANT - PROMO DIMENSIONS INC.

(2001-06 - 2002-03)

• Assist the formulation of comprehensive / detailed synopsis guided by execution plan
• Monitors field execution of projects handled
• Prepares reports and summary of projects
• Plan and coordinate with clients on different marketing ads
• Directs the base managers, section supervisors, and associate area managers on the execution of plan
• Assists the Project Manager when conducting briefing/training during project kick-off meetings

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Business Management - St. Paul College of Quezon City (2001-03)

Vocational Degree - Visual Merchandising - School of Fashion and the Arts