yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

9894 hammocks blvd. unit 106 • miami, fl 33106

xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

recent fashion merchandising graduate eager to contribute retail expertise as well as strong marketing and fashion styling skills and communication talents toward actively supporting an organization in maximizing performance.

 

profile

 

• offer solid and progressive fashion merchandising experience, including expertise within retail marketing, themed displays and customer service capacities.
• skilled in designing and developing innovative fashion merchandising concepts based on industry experience and academic training.
• in depth knowledge of product merchandising/display techniques, product coordination and retail sales/promotional operations.
• hands on expertise in developing window designs, internal displays and styled models to attract customers to products.
• utilize innovative techniques and creativity to maximize sales of a broad range of products.
• collaborate with management in the design of floor layouts, display points and feature products.
• proven expertise in selecting eye-catching and complementary colors, fabrics, props, and floor-sets.
• effectively coordinate dynamic lighting, arrange clear signage and supervise the take down of promotional displays.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.

 

technical experience

 

microsoft office: word, powerpoint, excel, macromedia fireworks

professional experience

 

media merchandiser mosaic                                                                                                      2005-present

• actively serve as merchandiser to the best buy media dvd department, responsible for implementing and maintaining movie signage, pricing and visual displays in compliance with company standards.
• consistently collaborate with retailer s in-store team and facilitate productive relationships to ensure quality product standards.
• manage a broad range of visual merchandising standards, including positioning marketing fixtures in accordance with plan-o-grams, creating floor sets of finished products and follow-up with stores to ensure correct promotional displays.

 

sales associate macy s                                                                                                                  2004-2005

• successfully steered sales operations in the ralph lauren women s department to generate high volume growth and revenue on behalf of company.
• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing, mannequin/fixture set up and customer service to product education, visual merchandising and achieving sales quotas.
• effectively developed innovative visual merchandising strategies to increase sales and boost profits.

• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts

 

~ additional experience ~

 

fashion stylist for individual clients

professional education

 

ai miami international university of art and design miami, fl                                                                         2008

bachelor of art in fashion merchandising

 

triangle marketing                                                                                                                7/2008-12/2008

part-time internship in web design and marketing

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

9894 hammocks blvd. unit 106 • miami, fl 33106

xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (specific job title) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include theoretical and applied knowledge in fashion merchandising, visual merchandising, fashion styling, marketing, and event planning. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i am a recent graduate with a bachelor s of arts in fashion merchandising.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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