Design Assistant
Resume:
Stephanie Russell
Greer, SC 29650
*******@*********.***
Education
ITT Technical Institute
Greenville, SC
2011 - 2013
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Dra1ing and Design
GPA 4.0
*Learned foundation disciplines of drafting and its application to various areas of design specifically
mechanical engineering and residential architecture
*Mastered CAD procedures in relation to drafting and design
*Produced hand drawings including geometric construction, various projections, sections, auxiliaries
dimensioning, sketching, detail drawing and lettering
*Created floor plans, foundations, wall sections, roof framing details, elevations, and perspective
projections of single and two story buildings
*Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Civil Drafting, Photoshop
Harrington Institute of Interior Design
Chicago, IL
1995 - 1996
*Coursework encompassed interior conceptual design in commercial and residential space through color,
spacial relations and hand drafting
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
1988 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Textile Science
Work Experience
Bloomingdale’s, (Planner)
New York, NY
1997 - 1998
*Purchased, managed, and coordinated basic core assortment for 20% of inventory for infants, toddlers,
boys 4-20 and girls 4-14 departments
*Projected need and allocated merchandise to locations to maximize store volume, turn and gross margin
*Partnered with buyer to resolve location issues and communicate strategies to stores and vendors
Dillard’s, (Assistant Buyer)
Phoenix, AZ
1996 - 1997
*Assisted in the purchasing of watches, sterling silver, and 14kt gold for thirty-one stores encompassing the
states Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Wyoming
*Achieved planned sales by analyzing style and inventory reports, computed monthly forecasts,
controlled and managed a budget of approximately $3 million
*Traveled weekly to store locations to maintain, manage and merchandise departments
*Coordinated advertisements for six states for five different departments within the accessory division,
negotiated co-op, created advertisement and catalog themes, and developed merchandise layouts
Nordstrom, (Assistant Buyer)
Oakbrook, Il
1993 - 1996
*Assisted in the purchasing of merchandise for six different departments for five stores
*Coordinated, managed and maintained replenishment system for 50% of department inventory
(approximately $6 million)
*Planned and organized store opening galas, fashion shows, trend shows for customers, press and designers
*Coordinated ad themes and merchandise layouts in a Chicago newspaper that has circulation of 800,000
*Achieved quarterly ‘Certificate of Excellence’ award (1994 first quarter, 1995 fourth quarter)
Accomplishments & Skill Sets
*Completed design packages for two kitchen remodels. Packages included AutoCAD floor plans,
elevations and renderings along with 3D drawings designed in Revit 2012
*French- Fluent in speech, high level of comprehension, intermediate levels of reading and writing ability
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