Lyric Alvarez
6732 Gretna Ave. Whittier CA 90606
lyriclyric57@yahoo.com (626) 755-1126
OBJECTIVE: As an experienced Retail Sales Representative with creative active learning skills I bring knowledge of the retail world and wish to obtain a position that will utilize and further my education and interest in Fashion Marketing.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 5 years of retail experience.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Outstanding active learning and organizational skills.
Strong communication and written skills with people of all levels and roles.
Highly capable of managing projects through all phases to timely completion.
Equally adept at performing as a project team member or working independently.
Good knowledge of retail math.
Excellent understanding of the garment design, construction, and manufacturing process.
Strong fashion and color sense.
Ability to recognize designs and trends in a changing market.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Explorer.
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising and Management Anticipated Graduation June 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retail Sales Associate: FOREVER 21 Pasadena, CA April 2008- Present
Greet customers entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Organize merchandise.
Offer merchandise information and benefits to customers.
Help push sales by providing excellent customer service.
Demonstrate professional etiquette in managing a multi- line phone system.
Receive payments and record receipts for customers.
Retail Sales Associate: ANGL Arcadia, CA February 2012 October 2012
Opened store on a weekly basis.
Helped track and report new shipment.
Merchandised and processed shipment.
Created outfits and suggested other merchandise to fit the customer.
Worked in teams to achieve sales goals.
Retail Sales Associate: ABS by Allen B. Schwartz- Santa Monica, CA September 2011-December 2011
Greeted customers entering the store, determined nature and purpose of visit, and directed or escorted them to specific destinations.
Organized merchandise.
Created outfits and suggested other merchandise to fit the customer.
Achieved sales goals.
Maintained and organized clientele book.
SCHOOL PROJECTS:
Analyzed information from merchandising reports to strategically create a 6-month merchandise plan using Microsoft Excel and fundamental retail math formulas.
Created an assortment merchandise plan by researching current trends in garment design, textile use and finishes to develop a merchandise board and sale invoice order.