PROFILE
GRADUATING MAY 2018
Senior in Retail Merchandising and Management currently looking to gain knowledge and experience through a full-time position in a creative and challenging field. With a 3.9 GPA, 6 years of retail experience, and a hands-on retail merchandising and business education, I hope to be a creative and dedicated addition to your company.
EDUCATION
FALL 2014-PRESENT
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandising and Management Concentration: Buying and Product Development
Business Administration Minor. Graduation date: May 2018. GPA: 3.9
Excel Certified: 2016
NATIONAL RETAIL STUDY TOUR NYC 2016
JANUARY 2016
•Attended Moda Manhattan/Fame/The Accessories Show: Served as an assistant buyer, scouted new suppliers for The Niche Boutique.
•Shadowed a Kohl’s buyer for the day: Sat in on buying, trend forecasting, and other consultation meetings.
•Attended National Retail Federation’s Student Conference: Spoke one-on-one with retail executives, attended sessions on networking, social media, leadership, and finance.
MERCHANDISING PROJECT
FALL 2015
•Market Research: Developed and conducted market surveys, product industry trend analysis and consumer data research.
•Product Analysis: Reviewed aged inventory, suggested selling strategies and methods to promote products and services.
•Visual Merchandising: Developed a simulated floor plan to display products to maximize sales and customer experience.
•Marketing Solutions: Developed client’s website, designed new logo, business cards, and promotions, planned grand opening event tasks, researched and recommended involvement at local or regional craft show events to market the business.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT
FOREVER 21 ST. CLOUD, MN MAY 2016-PRESENT
•Create and maintain apparel displays in line with corporate guidelines
•Curate outfits for mannequins and store fixtures that appeal to local target markets
•Optimize use of floor space and merchandise to reach sales goals
•Work with the visual merchandising team to create an appealing shopping experience.
STOUT PHONATHON STUDENT AMBASSADOR
UW-STOUT FOUNDATION, MENOMONIE, WI NOVEMBER 2015-PRESENT
•Utilize interpersonal, sales, and communication skills to inform alumni about on-campus events and campaigns
•Pitch and negotiate donations and build positive relationships with possible and past donors
•Represent UW-Stout to all alumni.
INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEERING
I AM CONTINUALLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED ON-CAMPUS AND IN MY COMMUNITY.
•Stout Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Active Member January 2016-Present, Executive Fundraising Chair May 2017-Present
•Forward Magazine, Stylist September 2016-Present
•Food Shelf of Cold Spring, MN, volunteered 100+ hours monitoring the inflow and outflow of food shelf resources while improving interpersonal skills by connecting with the community.
RESUME
PAST PROJECTS & EXPERIENCE