Ajah Perry

Results-driven retail and operations professional with 5+ years of experience across luxury fashion and nonprofit sectors. Proven ability to optimize inventory systems, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver exceptional client experiences in high-volume retail environments — consistently translating operational precision into elevated customer service and measurable efficiency gains.

Operations Assistant at Max Mara (2026-02 – Present)

• Receive and verify accuracy of all incoming product shipments, maintaining meticulous records of transfers, purchase orders, and inventory variances.
• Design and maintain stockroom organization systems that protect assets and enable the selling team to locate merchandise quickly and efficiently.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies — shortages, overages, and damages — and communicate timely adjustments to the operations department.
• Collaborate with management on cycle and annual inventory counts; provide responsive sales floor coverage to support client transactions and revenue goals.

Operations Associate at Yves Saint Laurent (2025-12 – 2026-01)

• Executed weekly and monthly cycle counts by product category, maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing stock variance across all departments.
• Resolved inventory discrepancies and partnered with the Operations team on corrections, adjustments, and annual physical inventory preparation.
• Maintained stockroom organization per visual merchandising standards; processed price changes and provided sales floor coverage during client transactions.

Operations Supervisor & Finance Associate at ACCT – Association of Community College Trustees (2023-09 – 2025-06)

• Streamlined cross-departmental workflows, delivering measurable reductions in operational bottlenecks, processing time, and overhead costs.
• Managed invoice processing and financial reporting across all departments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely payment cycles.
• Coordinated national conference logistics and vendor contracts; facilitated board communications and maintained data systems for member contributions and program outcomes.

Repair Specialist & Operations Associate at Gucci (2022-01 – 2023-08)

• Coordinated repairs, managed warranties and technical returns, processed spare parts orders, and helped support retail stores with client inquiries
• Conducted quality assurance inspections and cost-benefit analyses on repairs versus replacements, reducing expenditure while upholding brand standards.
• Managed outbound shipments and nationwide store transfer requests; served as primary escalation contact mediating between clients and repair teams.
• Maintained stockroom organization aligned with visual merchandising standards, enabling intuitive product access for the retail sales team.

– Wesley College

– South River High School