EDUCATION
Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse, NY
B.A., Italian Language, Literature and Culture, May 2011
Italian Language, Literature and Culture GPA 3.2
MERCHANDISING EXPERIENCE
Out of the Blue Clothing, Inc., Mt. Kisco, NY
Salesperson, July 2005-January 2011
. Assisted owner with selecting and buying merchandise to sell in store
. Designed visual merchandising within store
. Priced merchandise, restocked and organized store
. Advised and styled customers with merchandise
. Opened and closed store
. Operated cash register
Schwartz & Benjamin Inc., New York, NY
Sales Assistant Intern, May 2009-August 2009
. Assisted Sales Manager with specific licensed brands: Diane von
Furstenberg, Juicy Couture, Seven for All Mankind and Kate Spade
. Pulled samples, checked orders daily, assisted with Market Week
preparations
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Rho Gamma (Recruitment Guide), Spring 2010
. Mentored a group of 55 women going through the Panhellenic Sorority
Recruitment Process
. Initiated group meetings and helped prepare women for the process
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
VP Risk Manager, Member of Executive Board, Fall 2009
. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all sisters
. Accountable for implementing standardized rules and policies of Alpha Chi
Omega
Office of Academic Advising and Counseling, Syracuse University, Syracuse,
NY
College of Arts and Sciences Student Peer Advisor, Fall 2008
. Responsible for mentoring a group of incoming first-year students
. Initiated group meetings and helped introduce first-year students to
academic life at the university
. Encouraged students to build relationships by connecting them to
opportunities on campus
SKILLS
. Fluent in Italian
. Conversational French
. Proficient in Microsoft Office
. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
. Studied abroad at Syracuse University in Florence, Summer 2008
. Relay for Life Participant, 2008-2011