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Seeking an entry-level position within the fashion industry, directed towards visual merchandising, styling, or promotional events.
EDUCATION
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising
Major: Fashion Merchandising Minor: Marketing
Degree Received: May 15, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8 Week Internship, October- December 2009
Internship with Clothing Buyer/Director of Marketing
MANCUSO HARLEY-DAVIDSON, Houston, TX
- Top sales associate for November and December
- Cumulative sale of $75,000
- Offered superior customer service and built repeat clientele
- Assisted buyer in decision making/ordering for Spring 2011
- Created and maintained appealing and effective visual displays
- Assisted in RTV, store-transfers and special orders
- Inventory, restocking, merchandise tagging, censoring, and storing
- Performed cashier duties; opening and closing of drawer
- Observed all departments of upper management on a daily basis
Academic Breaks, 2007-2010
Marketing and Merchandising Internship
ZEPHYR GAS SERVICES L.P., Houston, TX
- Created an inventory system of promotional products
- Organized and maintained merchandising office
- Assistant to the Marketing Director and Office Manager
- Assisted with buying of merchandise
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Academic Year, 2007-2008
Fitness Assistant
SFA CAMPUS RECREATION, Nacogdoches, TX
- Assisted clients with workouts, education of fitness equipment and proper work out techniques
Summer, 2005
Receptionist
SPORT CLIPS HAIRCUTS, Tomball, TX
- Receptionist, Greeter, Cashier and Product Visual Displays
SKILLS
Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Windows Publisher
LEADERSHIP
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Fashion Merchandising Society
REALITIVE COURSE WORK
Twentieth Century Costuming- the history of fashion, Visual Merchandising, Retail Buying Mathematics, Retail Buying, Apparel Design, Advertising, Fashion Promotions
