ERIKA CURIEL

479-***-**** *** San Jose Drive, Springdale, AR 72764

abho3f@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Merchandising/Product Development

2008

EMPLOYMENT

Social Media / Merchandising Manager

Fayetteville, AR

Masons

January 2014 - Present

Manage social media presence for the company on Instagram, Twitter and

Facebook platforms. Creation and installation of store front window

displays. Merchandising two store locations. Managing merchandise

distribution between stores. Worked with the buying team to acquire a well-

rounded assortment of merchandise. Assisted with sales and customer needs

on a daily basis.

Merchandiser/Stylist

Fayetteville,

AR

The Independent Denim & Essentials

October 2013 -

January 2014

Styling clients, merchandising and styling mannequins, completing

alterations to customers' specifications and coordinating events with other

local businesses.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Fayetteville, AR / Laredo, TX

Forever 21

December 2008 - October 2013

Managed a team of merchandisers and stock associates, worked closely with

the operations team to meet sales goals. Communicated with district

management, via email and telephone daily. Styling interior and exterior

mannequins, placing new merchandise on the sales floor and managed stock

levels to effectively drive sales. Executed floor-set plans and

merchandising updates according to corporate visual merchandising

standards. Training new merchandisers, managers and associates on

merchandising standards and procedures, maintaining merchandise levels and

presentation of products to promote sales as well as outfitting customers.

Selling Specialist

Rogers, AR

Dillard's

August 2008 - December 2008

Giving excellent customer care, maintaining competitive sales requirements,

as well as completing merchandising and mannequin styling of the women's

contemporary brands.

Cake Decorator

Fayetteville, AR

Rick's Bakery

2007 - 2008

Interpreted customer specific orders for special occasion cakes and bakery

products. Decorated cakes and cookies with fondant, airbrush and

buttercream drawings.

Cupcake art featured in Celebrate Arkansas Magazine's "Life of a Cupcake"

in 2008.

Office Assistant

Fayetteville, AR

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

April 2006 - June 2007

Completing tasks including paperwork, correspondence via phone, email and

personal letters, contacting clients for appointments and review; utilizing

computer and personal relations skills.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Creative thinking and efficient problem solving skills, Superior multi-

tasking abilities, Great written and verbal communication Skills,

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Able to display organization

and professionalism in any work environment, Ability to work with and lead

a team when needed, working towards and achieving a common goal.

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