Executive Assistant/ Administrative Assistant

Ashley Ostheimer

**** ***** **** **. • Charleston, SC 29492 • cell: 419-***-**** • email: ******.*********@*****.***

CORE STRENGTHS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills through constant interaction with clients, customers, cross-functional partners and coworkers.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and anticipate future needs through effective time management skills.

• Proficient in MS applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Computer Aided Design (U4ia), and Mac OSX.

EDUCATION

Kent State University

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Graduation Date: May 2010

Major: Fashion Merchandising

Minor: Marketing

Cumulative GPA: 3.57/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Effie’s Attic August 2010-Present Milan, Ohio

Assistant

• Created an organized and efficient work environment by fulfilling clerical duties including accounting, pricing, and inventory.

• Effectively increased profits by buying new merchandise through wholesale websites and sales representatives.

• Increased turnover and store traffic by merchandising products and creating eye-catching displays.

JPMorgan Chase Bank December 2009- July 2010 Ravenna, Ohio

Teller

• Offered exceptional customer service in a timely and efficient manner through application of transaction knowledge.

• Oversaw counter checks, cashier checks, money orders, gift cards, and traveler’s checks.

• Exceeded established sales goals by 60% through suggestive selling.

Macy’s May 2008-January 2010 Sandusky, Ohio

Intern & Associate

• Provided excellent customer service through detail oriented product knowledge and trend awareness resulting in sales and UPT increases.

• Exceeded corporate credit and sales goals by 7% using suggestive selling and passion for the product.

• Established and maintained personal clientele through individualized customer service resulting in a customer loyalty increase of 35%

Express April 2006-August 2009 Sandusky, Ohio/New York, New York

Sales Associate & Visuals

• Offered outstanding customer service and demonstrated advanced product knowledge resulting in bottom line sales increases.

• Worked in tandem with the team to execute floor set changes and visual displays established by corporate strategies.

• Recognized for promoting sales in denim by selling 50% more pairs than my expected monthly goal.

• Executed Manhattan Mall’s store opening in New York City by following corporate strategies and teamwork.

ORGANIZATIONS & AWARDS

• Fashion Students’ Organization

• University Cheerleader

• Mary Elizabeth Elgin Anderson Endowed Scholarship

• Graduated Cum Laude

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Prince George Ballroom - Showroom New York, Jordi Scott Fashion Show, and Wedding Channel Couture Show - Farah Angsana Bridal Show – Assisted in show set-up and model dressing during NYC Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

• The Fashion Center - Arts Festival – Show set-up; strategized public relations efforts and met financial obligations through local business donations.

• Interests include: Fashion, dance, cooking, and photography.

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