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Trend Scout/ Merchandiser Resume
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| Desired Industry: Apparel/Fashion/Sewing |
SpiderID: 7257 |
| Desired Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri |
Date Posted: 5/26/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Acquire a permanent position with a company that specializes in apparel merchandising, product development, or consumer market research
Experience:
September 2005 – Present, Nordstrom Inc, Overland Park, KS
Assistant Manager Brass Plum Shoes
Currently in charge of coaching ten department associates on the importance of excellent customer service, developing their own personal business, and setting/achieving sales goals. In charge of enhancing associates skills by giving them new information about new and improved product knowledge. I recently helped to improve department inventory control system by getting associates to take responsibility for their section of the stockroom. I act as a liaison between our customers and department buyers on merchandise that may be new and exciting or out dated.
October 2004 – September 2005, Nordstrom Inc, Overland Park, KS
Sales Associate Brass Plum Shoes
Responsible for then managing my individual sale increases through building relationships with customers. I was on track to becoming a Pacesetter and quarterly Customer Service All-Star before accepting my promotion to assistant manager. Filled in and coached a department of 9, as a department striker, when management was not present. I engaged many customers to get involved in the Nordstrom Rewards Program.
May 2001- May 2002; July 2002- July 2004, Dillard’s Inc, Manhattan, KS
Sales Associate Home Store/ Women’s Accessories
Assisted, operated, and regulated the Bridal Registry system in the home store department. I earned the responsibility of finding perfect product placement of new merchandise to maximize department sales. Floated throughout the store when management was short staffed for the optimal department store experience.
June 2003- August 2003, Dillard’s Inc, Manhattan, KS
Summer Store Intern
Was responsible for helping department managers schedule associates, screen and interview new hires, and reset merchandise displays. I was given the opportunity to audit departments, with corporate representatives, during the summer semi-annual inventory. Was taught the purpose of last year versus this years sales and how to manage and maintain those numbers. Organized, planned, and acted as hostess for the Annual Fall Bridal Fair.
Education:
August 1999- August 2004, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles
Major: Apparel and Textile Marketing
Supporting emphasis: Business
Skills:
Studied effective coaching and teamwork practices through Nordstrom Managing Your Business Seminar (Apr 2006). Sales associate and management experience; ability to interact well with diverse backgrounds. Awesome verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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