Laura Merkl
Buffalo, NY 14222
Cell: 845-***-****
*****.*****@*****.***
www.lauramerklphotography.com
Related Experience
Coach Inc.
Assistant Manager, Niagara Falls, NY
June 2010- Present
. Inspire team to meet and exceed performance standards
. Supervise sales floor to ensure outstanding customer focus
. Maximize store productivity and profitability by assisting in team
building and staff development
. Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly in-store audits
. Participate in all visual merchandising, planning, and operational
aspects within the store
Assistant Manager, Harriman, NY
September 2008 - June 2010
. Supervised the replenishment of the sales floor
. Attended and helped complete monthly floor-sets in the corporate
offices
. Managed associates in the highest volume store in the company
. Gave recognition and feedback to all individuals to help maintain
strong performance levels
. Participated in loss prevention details to ensure integrity of the
company
Visual Merchandiser/Replenishment, Harriman, NY
May 2006 - September 2008
. Planed monthly floor sets and displayed visual merchandise
according to company standards
. Replenished the sales floor during busy business hours
Intern, Mally Beauty, Monroe, NY
May 2007 - August 2007
. Assisted Mally Roncal and clients of Mally Beauty at events at
Henri Bendel
. Organized and re-ordered inventory as necessary
. Photographed product for Mally Beauty, QVC and Amazon websites, as
well as for magazine articles
. Aided in product development
. Scheduled appointments and event dates
. Learned professional make-up application techniques
Employment
Appraiser Assistant, Valuation Consultants Inc., Newburgh, NY
June 2003 - August 2005
. Gathered Property Information and Inspected properties
o Contacted municipal offices for property inventory and tax
information
. Produced documentation of inspected properties
. Researched Market Information
Education
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor of Professional Studies - May 2008
Major: Fashion Merchandising
G.P.A.: 3.32
Honors: Dean's List
Computer Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom