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Experience:
Bride Bistro, www.bridebistro.com
Social Media Intern
June 2010-Present
o Log on to the website daily, along with Bride Bistro Facebook and
Twitter accounts to encourage brides, couples, and vendors to join the
conversation.
o Research wedding vendors in Illinois and Michigan.
Nordstrom Somerset Collection Troy, MI: Twelve Oaks Mall Novi, MI; Michigan
Avenue Chicago, IL
Sales Associate
May 2007-September 2008: April 2010-Present
o Developed strong relationships with clients who personally asked for
my assistance on a regular basis. Strong leadership skills replicated
when in manager role due to management team not being present. Was
able to use my creative skills and assist with the floor arrangement
and visual displays when new merchandise came in.
o Assisted in sales area of Nordstrom Partridge Creek Store Grand
Opening (April 2008)
Denim Striker
June 2008-September 2008
o Set up denim promotions, reviewed weekly reports, strived to ensure
the growth of denim sales goals with the expectation of exceeding
these goals. Had the single highest denim sales in the department,
which lead to the promotion.
Dump Runner
August 2006-April 2007
o Extremely efficient at transportation of stock from the fitting room
to the sales floor.
Fashion Board Member, High School Internship
May 2006- April 2007
o Monthly meetings with various Nordstrom employees to obtain a better
understanding of the business and fashion industry. Tasks included
various fashion projects and assisting with promotional activities.
Michigan Avenue Magazine Niche Media LLC 401 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago,
IL
Marketing Intern
August 2009- December 2009
o Assisted the Marketing, and Sales teams by creating strong Power
Points for client meetings and managed the social networking sites.
Worked one-on-one with the Events Coordinator to plan high-profile
events. Worked the door and assisted the photographer during the
events.
Macy's State St Chicago, IL: Flagship Store
Personal Assistant, Seasonal
November 2009-December 2009
o Provided excellent assistance to Macy's Corporate Sales and Services,
as well as the Macy's By Appointment personal shopping teams during
the year's busiest season.
Water Tower Place Chicago, IL
Sales Associate
April 2009-August 2009
o Assist customers by providing them strong product knowledge and
customer service skills. Assisting with different promotional
activities including the selling of charitable donation coupons.
Implement hard-working skills by meeting/exceeding weekly sales and
credit goals.
Mark Shale 900 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL; Flagship Store
Stylist Assistant
February 2009
o Helped organize and style models during a photo shoot for the store's
website Spring/Summer collection.
Sales Consultant
October 2008-March 2009
o Reflected excellent customer service and sales skills in assisting
clientele by meeting their needs. Had the opportunity to meet and
work with the owners and buying office of the store.
Education: The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago (Fall 2007-Present)
o Bachelor of Arts-Fashion Management and Marketing
o Graduation Summer 2010
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Illustrator. Have
exceptional written and verbal communication.