ALEXANDRA B. PAILLON
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Visual merchandiser seeking alternative opportunities to advance
toward goal of becoming a merchandise coordinator
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QUALIFICATIONS
* Strong multitasking skills developed while working in a very high
paced, lean staffed retail environment
* Superb leadership, sales, trend forecasting, account management and
communication skills as demonstrated in previous jobs
* Excellent computer skills (Office, Outlook, iWork, Adobe Photoshop
and Illustrator)
* Analytical and creative thinker proficient in independent and team
problem solving
WORK EXPERIENCE
FOREVER
21
June 2009-Present
Visual Merchandiser, Stylist
. Co-managing a team of 4 while detailing full coverage staffing as
well as planning for in-store events and promotions
. In charge of dispersing up to 75 boxes of merchandise received
daily throughout a 4800 sq. ft store
. In charge of styling 70 interior manequinnes weekly, facilitating
window displays and inventing new creative aesthetics to entice
customer interest
. Conducting research based on lifestyle concepts and trends of our
target consumers as well as reporting feedback to our corporate
office
NORDSTROM
May 2007-June 2009
Savvy and Brass Plum Customer Service Representative
. Achieved as well as set weekly and monthly goals for department
through suggestive selling coupled with extensive product knowledge
. Trained new-hires in procedures, product knowledge and sales
techniques
. Prepared daily sales reports as well as planned business driving
shop days that increased revenue for monthly sales
STYLIST
August 2006-June 2009
FREELANCE STYLIST
. Styled photoshoots ranging from still life to haute couture for the
students of Brooks Institute of Photography. Full portfolio
available upon request.
GLAMOUR
MAGAZINE
May 2007-2008
GLAMBASSADOR
. Assisted Glamour magazine in trend watching as well as forecasting
on the streets of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles by sending in
pictures and reports of fashion forward individuals to inform our
readers of what they would be wearing next.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA...Class of
2009
Major: Environmental Studies and History of Art and Architecture
. Achieved a 3.3 as well as a double major
. Apparel Chair of Alpha Delta Pi sorority in charge of creating fun
and fashionable avenues to brand our sorority as well as encourage
recruitment