•** Lee Street • Stoneham, Ma • *****
PHONE: 781-***-**** • E-MAIL: *************@*******.***
Silvana B. Ortiz
Objective
Skillful and dedicated individual with exceptional communication skills looking to obtain a
challenging position in the field of fashion design and merchandising utilizing my skills and
experience in visual merchandising, marketing, trend research, and the development process of
business and buying plans.
Computer Skills
•Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Visio, Adobe Acrobat
Professional
•Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista
Education
2005- 2009 Framingham State College
Framingham, MA
B.S. Fashion Design & Retailing
Concentration: Merchandising
2001 - 2005 Stoneham High School
Stoneham, MA
Diploma: June 2005
Experience
2010-PRESENT Austin Preparatory School Athletics
Reading, MA
Responsible for the product awareness, customer satisfaction and personal sales goals
Exceeded goal sales by building productive relationships with customers
Implemented inventory changes, floor moves, and vi
11/2009 – 06/2010 Sales Associate/ Bloomingdale’s
Newton, MA
Selling professional: Men's Department "Young World" and Men's Denim
Skilled in areas of order processing, inventory control, and cashier management
Clientele affiliation, communication, and net-working.
Package receiving and seasonal inventory responsibilities.
Working alongside the visual team on floor display and venue concept projects.
11/2007 - 10/2008 Sales Associate/ Karen Millen England
Natick, MA
Responsible for the product awareness, customer satisfaction and personal sales goals
Exceeded goal sales by building productive relationships with customers
Implemented inventory changes, floor moves, and visual merchandising needs
Completed daily paperwork and nightly deposits.
2/2007 - 11/2007 Key Holder/ Aldo Accessories
Natick, MA
Provide excellent customer service by utilizing product knowledge
Trained Associates by utilizing the excellent communicational and demonstrational skills
Ensured the housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, cleaning and merchandising
Operated the register, opened and closed the store
3/2003 to 8/2007 Assistant Manager/ Hank’s Bakery
Stoneham, MA
Supervised 10 employees
Prepared weekly staff schedules, inventory and catering orders
Opened and closed the business
Responsible for cashing out the registers and making daily deposits
Provided excellent customer service
2004 & 2005 Coach/ Stoneham Soccer School Summer’s
Stoneham, Ma
Created and managed daily practice schedules for 20 student athletes that met rigorous
fitness and athletic standards
Supervised/Coached students during games
Created a positive learning environment
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
2005-2008 FSC Women’s Soccer Program
Captain for 2 years (2006-2008)
Organized captain’s practices,
Recruited new players,
Organized indoor games and tournaments
Provided leadership on and off the field
Summer 2004- 2006 Melrose Soccer Camp
Worked administration
Handled admission and lunch money
Took attendance and served lunch
References upon request