ALYSON DEININGER
M E R C H A N D I S I N G
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Adobe Applications
Microsoft Applications
Analytical Mindset
Customer Service
Dependability
Leadership
Organization
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Time Management
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 2020
Bachelor of Science
Fashion Merchandising
Minor - Marketing
Summa Cum Laude
Degree Coursework:
Apparel Analysis, Branding,
Fashion Marketing, Forecasting,
Product Development,
Planning & Buying
E D U C A T I O N
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
S K I L L S
PURCHASING INTERN AreaTrend Canton, Ohio May 2019 – Present
• Assist purchasing team in brand research and cost analysis to maximize sales and profitability
• Daily brand evaluations, market research and competitor pricing on incoming vendor offers to give consumers lowest price while maintaining proper sales margins
• Analyze Amazon rank, competitor pricing, and anticipated gross margin of each item as first step in the buying process
• Completed over 200 vendor offers – 75% of offers had over 1,000 items listed BABYSITTER Sagamore Hills, Ohio 2012 – Present
• Responsible for the care of two young girls during parents’ scheduled abscesses and workdays throughout the summer
• Prepare meals, entertain, and assist with nightly homework and summer coursework
• Created innovative and educational activities and crafts
• Supervise children at extra-curricular activities, and transport to and from the site SALES ASSOCIATE Chico’s FAS Inc. Chagrin Falls, Ohio May 2018 – Sept. 2018
• Greet customers, explain current sales and promotions, offer assistance to enhance the customer’s experience, handle cash register for sales and returns
• Maintain and Organize merchandise neatly by size and color for customers ease and convenience
• Assist store managers with floor sets and recommend alternative display styles
• Received a sales bonus during my first week; sold over $600 in one transaction SHOWROOM INTERN Countertop Solutions Twinsburg, Ohio Aug. 2015 – June 2016
• Worked with customers to show countertop options and offered educated opinions
• Space planned, templated countertops, and quoted based on templated Excel Worksheet
• Oversaw contract agreement between customer and company. BILLING/MARKETING INTERN The Village at Marymount Garfield, Ohio Aug. 2014 – June 2015
• Gained knowledge in computer skills for imputing data and tracking outstanding bills
• Learned how to effectively file numerous amounts data
• Worked with marketing director on tours and how to effectively showcase medical care/building
• Created new resident brochure to successfully display all information regarding the award- winning assisted living
P R O F E S S I O N A L O B J E C T I V E
Ambitious, motivated and results-driven fashion and business-oriented graduate with aspirations of entering the fashion industry. Strong academic performer with a variety of professional experience. Seeking a full-time position with an established retail brand that provides opportunity for growth and experience.
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P H I L A N T H R O P Y
DRESS UP FOR DOWNS Kent State University 2017 – 2020
• Fashion campus organization partners with the down syndrome community to develop custom fitting garments
• Annual fashion show lets our participants walk the runway in their newly designed clothing ALL ABOUT THE BAG Mayfield Heights, Ohio 2014 – 2018
• Fashion Benefit for the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland
• Designer raffles and auctions before fashion show featuring clothes from Beachwood Place Mall
• Assisted with Alson Jewelers and Chanel bag raffle yearly