MEREDITH MACHESNEY

*** *. ******** **. #*** Charlotte, NC 28202

acczqx@r.postjobfree.com

920-***-****

SUMMARY/

OBJECTIVE Detail oriented individual with a well-rounded background

and a Type A personality. Seeking a dynamic opportunity where

my interpersonal skills, meticulous mindset, and ambition can

make me somewhat of a right hand in an administrative assistant

role.

EDUCATION B.S. Apparel Product Development and Merchandising

Management

2008 - 2012

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

EMPLOYMENT Manager, Product Development and Merchandising

December 2012 - January 2014

Towne and Reese Jewelry Charlotte, NC

. Promoted to manager after 5 months in product development

. Kept detailed spreadsheets and documents of development

. Scheduled travel, reservations, hotels, etc.

. Outside sales working with buyers from potential accounts at

the trade shows

. Managed development of product every season including Emily

Maynard's (The Bachelorette) jewelry line

. Contact current customers to follow up on the line

. Designed scarf prints using Adobe Illustrator

. Merchandised presentations for key account meetings

. Managed merchandising for 10 trade shows throughout 7

different states

. Worked directly with graphic designer on table signage and

product knowledge pages for Dillard's

Marketing and Product Development Assistant

July 2012 - November 2012

Towne and Reese Jewelry, Charlotte, NC

. Assistant to the Marketing Manager

. Identified potential new markets and sales strategies

. Assisted in catalog development each season

. Determined prices using formula

. Contacted current customers to follow up on the line

. Weekly brainstorming meetings for upcoming sales/promotions

Wedding Planner Assistant

May 2012-July 2012

Come+Together Events, Charlotte, NC

. Assisted owner in the start up of her company

. Took the lead on 2 weddings.

. Scheduled cake tastings, dress fittings, venue walk

throughs, and creative meetings.

. Interviewed multiple candidates for a summer intern.

Accounting Intern

Summers and winters of 2008-2011

Guest Services, Inc, Fairfax, VA

. Intern at established catering and hospitality management

service company that provides high quality food, lodging,

and leisure services for over 25 million guests annually at

250 facilities nationwide.

. Interacted with clients on a day-to-day basis performing

cash and safe audits, as well as reviewing statements and

invoices to ensure validity

COMPUTER Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator,

and Photoshop

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