Tawana D. Anderson

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Duluth, GA *0096

404-***-****

hxu9j0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a challenging position, which will utilize the

combined efforts of chemistry and creativity matched with excellent

organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.

Education

The American Intercontinental University Atlanta, GA

Fashion Design and Marketing September 1995-September 1999

The Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

Courses in Textile Development and Marketing September 1997-December 1997

Howard University Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, May 1994

Skills

*Macintosh *Windows XP *Word Perfect

*Microsoft Excel *Microsoft Word *Macromedia FAD *Power Point

*GC *HPLC *Wet Chemistry

Research

Environmental Risk Sciences, Inc. Washington, D.C.

Research Assistant 1994-1995

Utilized various media sources to locate the chemical and physical properties

of toxins for spreadsheet assembly. Created an organized filing system for office

library. Performed document searches at area libraries. General office

administration.

Howard University Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Winter and Spring 1994

Applied the basics of HPLC in the thermal removal of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons

(PAHs) in soil sediment samples.

The National Institute of Mental Health Bethesda, MD

Student Research Assistant 1993-1994

Solely responsible for correspondence with public regarding research studies

on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Conducted first telephone

interview screenings. Periodic monitoring of patients during test

proceedings. Served as timekeeper during Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

scans. Separated plasma from red blood cells of patient volunteers' samples

(Blood Spinning). Proofread Protocols. General Office Administration.

Experience

Belk, Inc. Buford, GA

Visual Merchandise/Display Associate 2006-present

Execute visual directive sent by corporate. Follow guidelines for fashion

callouts. Set weekly sales collateral along with weekly cosmetic and fragrance

promotions. Maintain RTW floor trough daily inspections with emphasis in

contemporary. Assist with new store openings and remodels. Earns accolades as

most fashion forward mannequin stylist in western division.

Initial Tropical Plants Atlanta, GA

Holiday Coordinator 2003-2006

Created and refurbished all holiday decor from concept to design. Oversaw and

maintained over $85,000 worth of holiday decorations. Served as liaison between

Design Team and management for quality assurance and logistics. Hired and

trained new design team members. Coordinated installation and takedown of

holiday decorations. Attended Mart and purchase all decorations, ribbon and greenery.

Conducted inventory of greenery, ribbon and decorations. Key placement designer for

silks at Georgia Aquarium.

Super Target Roswell, GA

Signing/Visual Supervisor 2000 - 2003

Received, executive checked, set up and broke down all ad-pos-visual signing.

Tracked status of sign shipments. Ordered missing or damaged signs through

e-mail sign-line. Audited weekly sale price signs. Assisted with store

planning, plan-o-grams and merchandising in most departments. Trained new

signing supervisors. Served on signing team for two new store openings.

Assisted area stores who were without signing supervisors.

Macy's Atlanta, GA

Visual Merchandiser 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000

Decorated store with holiday trim. Placed collateral for sales and product

promotions. Set up specialty shops. Dressed mannequins in appropriate seasonal

apparel. Conducted daily inspections on fashion floor.

The KEVRIC Company, INC./Centers for Disease Control Atlanta, GA

Technical Information Specialist 1997

Read and interpreted health assessments and consultations. Utilized common

abstraction methodologies to maintain consistency in HazDat database.

Implemented quality assurance guidelines set by the Agency for Toxic Substances

and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

Cargill, Inc. Gainesville, GA

Laboratory Technician 1995-1996

Independently performed quality control tests on partially hydrogenated soybean

oil with accuracy and speed. Formulated various blends of and corrected them

according to customer specifications. Gave final approval of all shipments.

Served as liaison to all refinery personnel. Utilized Statistical Process

Control and periodic updating of Material Safety Data Sheets.

References

Will be furnished upon request.

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