Sales Manager

*** *. ***** ****** *******, Il *****~ Phone: 414-***-****~ Email:

abn0t1@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago - Bachelor of Arts in Fashion

Marketing & Management December 2008

Skills:

Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Knowledge in: Adobe

Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

Work Experience:

Luxury Garage Sale - Fashion Copywriter and Shipping Assistant - Chicago,

IL November 2012 - present

. Fashion copywriting which includes writing detailed descriptions of

designer and vintage merchandise in order to prepare the merchandise

for the ecommerce website

. Assistant shipping and inventory manager for the brick and mortar

store

. Uses auction sound and shipworks programs daily

Neiman Marcus - Advanced Contemporary stylist - Chicago, IL

December 2011- September 2012

. Continued to build long lasting relationships with new and existing

clients

. Provided exceptional customer service by creating an enjoyable

shopping experience

. Styled clients for particular events and assisted them in wardrobe

editing/building

. Continued to learn product knowledge on a daily basis by communicating

with the buying office

Cusp by Neiman Marcus - Key Holder/ Lead Stylist/Shipping Manager -

Chicago, IL July 2010 - December 2011

. Reached over $450,000 in sales in one year

. Worked with clients on a regular basis & maintained strong client

relationships

. Promoted from merchandise inventory manager to lead stylist within one

month

. Styled clients by knowing product knowledge & understanding current

trends

. Managed inventory and shipment which included doing charge sends,

RTV's and transfers

Guess? By Marciano - Stylist/Assistant Visual Merchandiser - Chicago, IL

November 2009- August 2010

. Styled clients by providing them with various looks that were age

appropriate & improved their overall appearance

. Followed company's plan-o-gram displays to enhance the store's image

. Merchandised and styled the mannequins with jewelry and accessories to

drive sales

Abercrombie & Fitch - Stylist/ Visual Merchandiser - Brookfield, WI

September 2003 - September 2005

. Worked as part of the visuals team

. Was one of the lead women's sales associates and ranked as top denim

seller

Internships:

Gucci - Global luxury brand, Intern Chicago, IL

October 2008 - December 2008

. Participated in Gucci's training program by learning company sales &

management techniques

. Utilized internal sales program to offer repeat customers suggestions

on new arrivals and accessories

. Inspected merchandise shipments and catalogue for store inventory

. Used Gucci look books to stay current with new products and industry

trends

Robert Centen & Associates - a children's wholesale company, showroom

intern Chicago, IL July 2008 - October 2008

. Processed transactions between wholesalers and retailers

. Worked with buyers by selling new merchandise and available styles for

upcoming seasons

. Merchandised showroom to feature new product lines and accessories

. Assisted with StyleMax and other Midwest wholesale tradeshows

SecondCityStyle.com -An online fashion magazine company, writing intern

Chicago, IL November 2007 - March 2008

. Wrote and blogged on current fashion events, trends and seasonal items

. Reported and photographed industry events like Fashion Week and local

boutique openings

. Utilized public relations skills by working with boutique owners,

beauty companies and national retailers to assist in launching

products and store events

Freelance work:

Dresser for Fall Into Fashion & Gold Coast Fashion Show 9/9/09 & 10/3/10

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