Sales Human Resources

NIKKI E. BOGDA

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Glastonbury, CT 06033

(860) 334 - 7738

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OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position in retail merchandising where I can utilize my

knowledge of current fashion trends, education and training in

merchandising along with my strong leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

B.S., May 2007

Major: Fashion Merchandising & Retail

GPA: 3.5

Dean's List: 4 semesters

RELATED JOBS

FOREVER 21

Manchester, CT November 2007 - Present

Visual Merchandiser

Responsible for floor sets every 6 weeks including creating themes

throughout the store and communicating with corporate on store standards.

Complete section updates 1 - 2 times a week by building different color

stories and pattern concepts based on current trends.

Responsible for showcasing newest products in the store windows and making

sure mannequin appearance as well as positioning follow corporate image

plan.

Assistant Manager

Opened/Closed the store: Managed drawers, created daily assignments,

received corporate communications and reviewed sales plans.

Utilized leadership skills by managing sales staff.

Trained new staff and retrained current staff.

INTERNSHIPS

Macy's

Manchester, CT November 2004 - January 2005

November 2005 - January 2006

Fragrance Intern

Assisted with customer sales

Assisted with vendor markdowns

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Power Point, internet research

RELATED COURSEWORK

Fashion Journalism, Retail Management, Retail Buying I & II, Textiles I,

II, & Advanced Textiles, Costume History, Home Furnishings, Merchandising

International Fashions, Retail 101, Fashion Show, Human Resources, Fashion

Internship, Surface Design.

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