Sales Human Resources

Bianca M. Vaccari

586-***-**** ******.*******@*****.*** 11776 Shawnee Pointe Shelby

Township, MI 48315

SUMMARY

Creative and intelligent college graduate with exceptional math skills and

analytical ability. Experienced in buying, merchandising, and retail

sales. Excellent organizational and computer skills. Proven ability to

work well in groups or independently, communicate effectively and adapt to

changing work environments.

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

August 2007 to May 2011

. Bachelor of Applied Arts

. Major: Apparel Merchandising; Minor: Marketing

. GPA: 3.49

. Dean's List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011

Paris American Academy, Paris, France

July 2009 to August 2009

. Completed the Business of European Fashion & Couture Techniques courses

and traveled throughout Europe

RELEVANT COURSEWORK AND SKILLS

Fashion Buying

. Educated in retail math in order to calculate data

. Developed a six month buying plan and calculated/analyzed data to plan

and evaluate sales, stock, goals, and more

. Composed a buyer's memo describing the numbers of the six month plan

Spreadsheet Concepts

. Educated in the functions of Excel in order to create a variety of

spreadsheets

Computer Skills

. Adapted to both Windows and Macintosh systems

. Experienced in Microsoft Office, Apple iWorks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nordstrom, Clinton Township, MI

May 2010 to

August 2010

Intern - Retail Sales and Management

. Managed the Women's Shoe department to increase sales productivity:

supervised 9 salespeople, merchandised the sales floor, and executed

selling techniques

. Communicated with department buyers, regional merchandisers, and company

executives to help increase sales

. Assisted the Visual Merchandising team in enhancing the store's image

. Conducted interviews within the Human Resources department to employ new

sales associates

Koofers, Mount Pleasant, MI

October 2009 to December 2009

Campus Representative

. Marketed and promoted a website that provides students with coursework

help throughout campus in order to gain users

J.Crew, Clinton Township, MI

June

2008 to Present

Sales Associate

. Assist with styling and communicate with customers to ensure excellent

service

. Educate consumers regarding newest products and rewards program to

encourage both current and future sales

. Drive conversion through customer experience on the sales floor and

within the fitting rooms to ensure customer loyalty

Aldo, Sterling Heights, MI

August 2006 to

February 2007

Sales Associate

. Aided customers with finding various styles of footwear, handbags, and

jewelry to meet their needs

. Promoted and sold different products, such as shoe cleaner and shoe

inserts to meet company goals

. Arranged the floor display tables and the stockroom in order to establish

an organized store

INVOLVEMENTS

Kappa Omicron Nu (National Honors Society in Human Environmental Studies)

January 2010 to Present

Vice President Spring 2011

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

January 2010 to Present

Fashion Association of Apparel Merchandising

August 2008 to Present

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