MEGAN M. RUHE
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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Education
Bachelor of Science Major:
Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising
Indiana State University - May 2010
Minor:
Business Administration
Relevant Course Work
. Principles of Fashion
. Consumer Trends
. Retail Math
. History in Fashion
. Pattern Design
. Sewing Technique
. Accounting
. Finance
. Business Management
Internships
Lynn Fox Creations - StyleMax, Chicago, IL
March 2010
Intern Vendor Representative
. Visually merchandised booth
. Assisted Lynn Fox
. Styled mannequins
. Wrote order forms
. Tagged items
Mark Garland Studio - AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA
January 2010
Intern Vendor Representative
. Merchandised new accessories
. Sold accessory lines to buyers
. Assisted other employees during sales
. Offered buyers beverages and snacks
. Prepared clothing for showing
Elder Beerman - Terre Haute, IN
June 2009 to August 2009
Intern Sales Associate
. Dressed mannequins
. Conducted customer service
Employment History
Babies R Us - Terre Haute, IN
February 2009 to June 2009
Sales Associate
. Ran cash wrap
. Processed registries
. Assembled baby gear
. Stocked shelves
Gap - Terre Haute, IN
September 2007 to October 2008
Brand Visual Merchandising Expert
. Received promotion of advancement in May 2008
. Mapped out new merchandise flow
. Supervised store closing procedures
. Oversaw markdowns and sell thru
. Selected clothing for mannequins, displays, and window fronts
. Developed successful merchandising strategies
. Balanced drawers
JC Penney - Jasper, IN
August 2003 to August 2007
Sales Associate
. Conducted customer service
. Ran cash wrap
. Processed returns
. Replenished store
. Worked in catalog department