Manager Sales
Resume:
Rosemary Russo-Wells
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November 2012-March 2013
ESE Associate at Meadow Lawn Middle School, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Working one-on-one with a student whom has Autism and
is profoundly deaf. Communication through sign language and visual aids.
Responsibilities include riding with the student on the morning bus, assisting
with daily lessons and activities, then accompanying the child home. Working with
Special Education and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services on a daily basis to ensure
the students needs are applied and met.
January 2012- present
Pursuing studies in American Sign Language. Currently enrolled in the AS degree
program at St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, Florida. Courses completed; ASL I,
II, Deaf Culture and Fingerspelling.
Extra Curricular Activities include:
The volunteer program at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf (3 days wkly)
Completed the ASL I & II classes at New Port Richey Library (certificate)
Attained contact hours at various Deaf events; Silent Weekend Orlando, Wink
Workshops, Safety Harbor Library ASL Story Telling, Keith Wann comedy shows.
January 2009- 2011 Simply Put Decorating
Freelance Interior decorator. Space Planner, Re-Arranger, Color Consultan t
Faux Finisher, and Decorative Artist.
Experienced in turn-key and vacation home installation. Highly creative and visual.
September 2006-2009 Chriswell Classic Furniture Tucson, Arizona
Visual Merchandising Manager. Responsible for all the showroom displays and
Merchandising. Space planning and installation of art and accessories. Involved
in daily sales, promotions, and opening/closing duties.
August 2001-2006 Sam Levitz Furniture Tucson, Arizona
Visual Merchandising Manager. Duties included all showroom displays including floor
plans and space planning. Responsible for all merchandise prep, art, lamp and
accessory placement. Trained new hires in all aspects of merchandising. Assisted
buyers on Dallas market trips. Heavily involved in re-models and opening new
showrooms up to 80,000 square feet.
October 1997-2000 Kanes Furniture Corporation Pinellas Park,
Florida
Regional Visual Merchandising Executive. Responsible for 10 showrooms from Ft.
Myers to Ocala. Duties included staffing and training merchandising technicians
for each location. Maintained and coordinated all aspects of merchandising designs.
References and Portfolio Available
St. Petersburg College / Fine Art / AA Degree
St. Petersburg College/ Sign Language Interpretation
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