Jamal A. Charles
St. Albans, NY 11434
929-***-**** (Mobile)
718-***-**** (Home)
**************@*****.***
Education:
CUNY LaGuardia, Long Island City, NY, Sept 2013
Major; Fashion Merchandising/Business Management
Experience:
The New York Public Library, New York, NY, June 2010-Present
Senior Page
> Sorts, shelves, relocates and searches for library materials;
> Reads shelves for accuracy of order, re-shelving materials as needed;
> Provides simple directional information to patrons;
> Clears study tables and keeps furniture in order;
> Dusts or cleans materials;
> Assists in preparation of displays;
> May on occasion, perform simple clerical tasks.
Cooper - Hewitt National Design Museum - Scholar's Program, New York, NY
September 2012-Present
Internship
> Review different aspects of design, to expand ones creative thoughts;
> Create sample pieces of products, to be examined be designers;
> Invented an application, so patrons can get a visual tour of Central
Park;
> Work with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Fabric Analysis, to
construct garment tech packs;
> Brainstorm new ideas for the community;
> Experiment with prototype and create models that represent our vision for
positive change in the surrounding neighborhood;
> Ascertain design challenges and propose solutions while using the latest
technologies to aid in the development of hands-on designs.
Bakers Shoe's, Downtown Brooklyn, New York
June 2011-Decemember 2012
> Executed the daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store
management
> Assisted in the training and development of peers
> Maintained merchandising and store cleanliness standards
> Participated in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep
the receiving and back stock area clean and organized
> Provided one-on-one customer service
> Responded to customers' questions and provided information on procedures
and policies
> Handled all aspects of customer purchases
Qualifications:
Costumer-Service Skills~Work effectively with diverse groups of
people~Exteremely reliable and depeniable~Willingness to learn new
things~Ability to pay close attention to detail~Good typing skills with
experience using word processing~Excellent leadership skills~ Fast learner~
Optimistic demeanor, with roll up sleeve attitude.
Skills:
> Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Word;
> Skillful in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Light Room