EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Smeal College of Business | Bachelor of Science in Management Graduation: May 2016 Smeal College of Business | Minor in International Business GPA: 3.22/4.00

International Studies Institute Florence, Italy Smeal College of Business Study Abroad Program | Marketing of Italian Brands & History of Italian Foods May – June 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Burlington Stores, Inc. Burlington, NJ Buying Intern – Ladies Designer Shoes June 2015 – August 2015

Witnessed buyer-vendor relationships and negotiations while in market meetings

Collaborated with a fellow intern on completing an intensive competitive analysis of ladies shoes

Organized sample room and purged out-of-date samples

Wrote and prepared purchase order forms

Updated checkbook and monitored the open-to-buy amount

Assisted with merchandise receipt flow by tracking shipping and communicating with the distribution center

Gained a strong understanding of the off-price model of retail

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Aerie State College, PA

Sales Associate April 2011 – April 2012

Engaged in customer service and assistance on the sales floor, in dressing rooms, and at the cash and wrap

Completed monthly floor-sets to update the merchandise, product placement, marketing, and window fixtures

Processed incoming shipment in an efficient and timely manner to restock the sales floor

Nittany Lion Inn University Park, PA

Banquet Server – Captain Position June 2013 –June 2015

Prepared rooms for banquets and special events while gaining experience on how to coordinate and manage events

Required as a captain to step in as a supervisor for the event when the supervisor was not readily available

Kappa Delta Sorority University Park, PA Professional Chair November 2014 - Present

Provided recruiting, interviewing, resume building, and cover letter writing help to chapter members

Assisted chapter members with finding internships, co-ops, and jobs related to their field of interest

Organized groups of chapter members to attend career fairs

Global Business Brigades Ipeti Bahupono, Panama

Member and Volunteer March 2013

Visited an indigenous community in rural Panama to teach members of the community the basics of operating a business

Created a cooperative banking system with the community to further and enhance local economic growth

Worked individually with families in the community to teach them how to save money and create a budget

Analyzed a local business, taught customer service skills, and created an inventory of goods for the owner

Current Address: 255 E. Beaver Ave.

Apt. 502

State College, PA

16801

Permanent Address: 423 E. Linn St.

Bellefonte, PA

16823

Kathryn Aikens kra5121@psu.edu | 814-933-8944