Objective I am looking for an entry level job in fashion merchandising.

Education California State University, Long Beach, B.A. Fashion Merchandising; Cum Laude (December, 2014)

Experience Sales Associate, Marshalls, Seal Beach, CA — September 2013 to Current My responsibilities as a sales associate are dedicated to greeting and serving customers with exceptional customer service. I operate the cash register, transfer phone calls, reach out to other locations for items desired by customers, and use a digital system to check prices, make tickets, and conduct markdowns. I organize and return items to the shelves and racks while talking to customers and asking if they need assistance. Besides customer service, I push out new merchandise, create four-ways and focal walls to display the new merchandise in an appealing way. I have recently been promoted to work in the cash office and am responsible for making the deposit.

Intern, French Kande Jewelry, Manhattan Beach, CA — Fall 2014 On a daily basis, I pulled orders and packed them for delivery. I kept the office neat and organized. I handled quality control, before and after items were made. I networked with bloggers that fit French Kande’s target customer.

Intern, Twig & Willow; Long Beach, CA — Summer 2013 My duties included conducting inventory and comparing new merchandise against invoices for accuracy. I was responsible for general appearance and cleanliness of the boutique. I designed a window display. I tagged items and prepared them for sale. I greeted customers and helped them select gift items.

Product Handler, Dr. Alkaitis Organic Skin Care; West Sacramento, CA — August 2011 to July 2012 My duties included packing and sending orders, assisting the chemist in manufacturing, and making sure that all products were properly filled and weighed.

Skills Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Pages, Photoshop, and Illustrator

References Available upon request

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LAUREN THOMPSON