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EDUCATION
The University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Fall •••••
Bachelor of Science - Textile Marketing GPA •••••/•••••
LANGUAGE
Minor in Italian Language GPA •••••/•••••
Oral and written competency in both Italian and French languages
Attended Centro Internazionale di Studi Deradiani San Demetrio, Italy Summer •••••
- Four week intensive study abroad program for Italian completed, for nine academic credits towards minor studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Modern Bride and Formal Shop Bedford, NH••••• January •••••Present
Bridal Consultant
- Currently working full time as a bridal consultant at a local, growing business.
- Perform standard clerical duties daily, as well as assist customers, review orders, correspond with vendors, assist with design selection.
- Assist in store marketing efforts, including the development of advertisements and coordination and execution of in-store events.
Nordstrom Summer Internship ••••• Houston, TX••••• May-August •••••
Intern/Sales Consultant
- Gained sales experience on the floor, and completed Nordstroms Advance Training Program.
- Gained scheduling and financial report interpretation experience and shadowed all support positions within the store, including Human Resources, Customer Service and Loss Prevention.
- Developed a strong propensity for customer service through interacting with the public each day.
Stockton Engineering Services, Incorporated Houston, TX Summer •••••
Administrative Assistant to the President
- Designed companys informational brochure
- Performed general clerical duties: answering phones, greeting clients, word processing documents.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AATCC Student Award Recipient •••••
- Recognized for outstanding work in the textile and textile chemistry fields of study.
AATCC Herman and Myrtle Student Paper Competition Participant, •••••
- Recently submitted independent research to the paper competition and traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC to present. Took second place as the sole undergraduate entrant and work will be published in the June ••••• edition of the AATCC Review Magazine.
Active and lifelong member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Regularly participated in monthly leadership broadcasts and success networking team meetings
Active and lifelong member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Participated in group community service projects and workshops
Active member of the American Marketing Association - Collegiate Chapter Fall •••••
- Participated in group meetings and assisted in community service projects as well as developing a new line of apparel for the College of Business.
Active member and Advocacy Chair for the Relay for Life Committee - URI Chapter
- Served as the Advocacy Chair for the Relay for Life at the University of Rhode Island from ••••• Recruited fellow students to ACS CAN, attended committee meetings and assisted in planning the Relay event.
COMPUTER EXPERTISE
Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Proficiency in both Windows XP and Macintosh operating systems.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES
Outstanding organizational skills, motivated, compassionate, personable and dependable
REFERENCES FOR
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Dan Alvarez
Store Manager
Nordstrom Houston Galleria
••••• Hidalgo Street
Houston, TX •••••
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Stephanie Lewis
Manager Petite Focus
Nordstrom Houston Galleria
••••• Hidalgo Street
Houston, TX •••••
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Tom Blair
Vice President of Operations
Stockton Engineering Services, Incorporated
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Katy, TX •••••
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Dr. Yvette Harps-Logan
Associate Professor and Academic Advisor
The University of Rhode Island
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Kingston, Rhode Island •••••
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