Alexandra Smith

abo5aw@r.postjobfree.com ~ 608-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position with an apparel company in which I may gain the experience, knowledge, and skills needed in

order to succeed in the fashion industry.

Summary

A hardworking, detail oriented, self starter, and multi-task fashion marketing graduate with the following skills

o Strong customer service skills

o Strong organizational skills

o Good computer skills, experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Adobe

Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere, and Illustrator.

Education

Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI Expected to graduate May 2011

Associates Degrees- Fashion Marketing (Dec. 2010) Marketing with emphasis in Advertising (May 2011)

Current GPA 3.8- Dean s List spring and fall semester 2009.

Wisconsin Fashion Week- fashion consultant wardrobe seminar.

Related Work Experience

Jackie B Showroom Los Angeles, CA June 6, 2010- August 6, 2010

Internship

Coordinated road work and in showroom appointments for potentials and existing accounts in the west territory.

Provided general administrative support to the executive staff by maintaining the showroom, phone lines, and a

daily calendar of events.

Resourced and researched potential and existing clients; assisted with sales during LA Market week.

Schneider and Ettinger Showroom Chicago, IL January 27, 2010- February 2, 2010

Internship at Stylemax March 20, 2020- March 23, 2010

Created effective displays to sell all styles of clothing.

Reviewed each line of clothing that the showroom was representing.

Received training on how to sell each collection effectively.

Victoria s Secret Janesville and Madison, WI November 2007-March 2010

Internship (Summer 2009)

Supervised and restructured floor sets in the Beauty, Pink, and Body by Victoria rooms.

Helped launch the new Heavenly Enchanted fragrance, Victoria s Secret make-up, and Body by Victoria lines.

Help train new sales and brand guide associates on corporate expectations, customer service, and merchandise

organization.

Successfully conducted training sessions for sales associates on selling techniques for a new product line.

Expanded my knowledge on visual merchandising and brand guides.

Brand Guide

Redesigned room(s) for the next product launch.

Monitored employee s progress during implementation of floor design.

Processed new products to make sure they are priced and categorized correctly in order to facilitate a smooth

transition during floor set up.

Sales Associate

Consistently exceeded the requirements on making the daily sales plan.

Enhancing customer s shopping experience by providing good customer service.

Reorganized each room daily to make it look appealing to customers.

Target Janesville, WI July 2006- January 2007

Cashier

Performed basic cashier functions at a large department store.

Helped implement Target credit card applications through suggestive sales.

Expanded my knowledge on what customer service means.

Sales Associate

Focused on filling and organizing merchandise.

Increased sales by suggesting additional products that would augment the customer s original purchase.

References upon request.

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