1. Aylin Safiani
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aylin-safiani-047b1152
I am an energetic and highly motivated individual with over 15 years of operation management
experience. I enjoy wearing different hats on a daily basis and will do my best to achieve the desired
results. In addition to being detail oriented, I am also very responsible and take pride in my work and
ethics. What do I believe it takes to get the job done right? Creating and implementing processes along
with consistent follow through.
QUALIFICATIONS
Executive management support Staff motivation and team building
Payroll/Human Resources Creative problem-solving
Recruiting Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Reliable, multi-tasking professional Customer Service
Project management Building and maintaining company culture
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DailyLook, Inc. – A start-up, e-commerce fashion retailer
September 2012 – August 2015 (2 years, 11 months)
Greater Los Angeles Area
Report directly to the CEO
Reduce overhead by taking on more responsibility and acting as an extension of the CEO
Responsible for and trusted with highly confidential information and handling of large amounts
of cash
Provide support for C-level executives
Prepare monthly investor report for board meetings and presentations
Prepare financial reports to C-level executives via Quickbooks
Assigned as Project Manager on company move to new location; set up operations
Handle all lease arrangements pertaining to buildings, permits and equipment
Responsible for budget forecasting and staying on budget for projects including
operations/studio/office
Recruit and interview for open job opportunities
Process HR paperwork
Responsible for on-boarding and terminating employees
Conduct employee reviews/evaluations and recommend Performance Improvement Plans (PIP),
when applicable
• Handle disputes and administer disciplinary procedures
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters
Review time cards
Prepare and distribute payroll
Schedule staff
Review time off requests
2. Maintain up-to-date employee files
Meet and create relationships with vendors
Oversee Customer Service Department (8 employees) – accountable for calls, chats, emails and
overall customer experience
Oversee Receiving Department (5 employees) – accountable for merchandise inventory (appx.
10,000 items per month), quality control, shipping to fulfillment center 2-3 times a week
Act as liaison between distribution center and Receiving department
Responsible for staffing the new ELITE Styling Department
Oversee ELITE Styling Department (34 employees) – accountable for monthly online styling
subscription service for customer base of over 10,000 clients
Hold weekly meetings with Elite Department Team Leads and review metrics, KPI’s, sales, issues
and concerns
Make recommendations for attaining higher sales
Responsible for re-stocking packaging contents and supplies for online orders
Project Management on photo shoots 2-3 times per week
Model casting for e-commerce site/shoots
Successfully plan and execute corporate meetings, lunches, and special events
Consistently praised by CEO for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail and
team-player attitude
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jim Salazar Company, Inc. DBA California Machinery Movers – Graphic Arts Equipment Broker and
Machinery Mover
January 1995-October 2011 (16 years, 10 months)
Greater Los Angeles Area
Report directly to the CEO
Reduce overhead by taking on more responsibility and acting as an extension of the CEO
• Responsible for and trusted with highly confidential information and handling of large amounts
of cash
• Provide support for C-level executives
• Manage overseas office in Mexico City as well as Pasadena, CA office
• Oversee implementation of new marketing resulting in more sales
• Prepare proposals, invoices, presentations and all business correspondence on behalf of CEO
• Collect on outstanding bills
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls
• Responsible for cash and credit card transactions
• Respond to credit card disputes and chargebacks
• File insurance claims when necessary
• Oversee all office management duties
• Arrange for nationwide and oversea shipping of printing equipment on behalf of clients
• Prepare payroll
• Train new employees
• Process bank deposits
3. • Assist in sales/logistics of importing and exporting of graphic arts equipment
• Make travel arrangements for CEO and business associates
• Manage CEO’s daily schedule
• Create weekly schedule for drivers and staff
• Manage incoming calls for busy office
• Maintain and prioritize daily tasks and projects
Consistently praised by CEO for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail,
exemplary customer service and team-player attitude
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER/CORPORATE MANAGER
World Gym - Fitness Centers (3 locations)
February 2001 – August 2006 (5 years, 7 months)
Greater Los Angeles Area
Responsible for and trusted with highly confidential information and handling of large amounts
of cash
Recruit and interview for open job opportunities
Process HR paperwork
Responsible for on-boarding and terminating employees
Conduct employee reviews/evaluations and recommend Performance Improvement Plans (PIP),
when applicable
Review time cards
Prepare and distribute payroll for staff of 110+
• Handle disputes and administer disciplinary procedures
• Maintain up-to-date employee files
• Handle all lease arrangements pertaining to buildings, permits and equipment
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters
• Process accounts receivable/accounts payable
• Prepare expected revenue reports for CEO
• Complete final audit of charts and insure that all documentation was received and filed
• Oversee implementation of new marketing strategies resulting in more sales
• Review and reconcile daily cash collection
• Research and dispute chargebacks
• Issue credit memos when applicable
• Review and verify daily sales logs
• Provide support for CEO in managing operation workflow
• Successfully plan and execute corporate meetings and special events
• Prepare and walk in all cash deposits
• Hold weekly meetings with club managers to review policies, sales goals, issues and concerns
EDUCATION
4. University of California, Riverside (UCR)
Major: Sociology - January, 1999 to January, 2000
Transferred to CSUN
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Degree: B.A., / 2002
Major: Sociology - January, 2000 to January, 2002
REFERENCES
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