Education
Master of Arts, Washington State University, Pullman, WA in progress
Thesis in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Bachelor of Arts, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 2007
Double major in Linguistics and German with minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Work Experience
Sales Associate, Anthropologie, Bellevue, WA Fall 2009
Completed sales training program and assisted in new store opening (unpacking and stocking new product, entire store set-up including displays and product merchandising). Familiar with stock room organization, fitting room actions, store opening and closing procedures.
| Verbal Communication Organization | · built on competence in working with luxury clientele by offering an exclusive experience and supplying a feeling of privileged access and comfort · gained knowledge of value in providing a unique shopping experience with the added element of learning · increased attention to detail and practiced merchandising skills in retail environment |
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Instructor/teaching assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA Fall 2007-Spring 2009
Acted as a teaching assistant and as an instructor for courses in both the Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles and the Interior Design departments. Taught university courses and lab sections with professor materials as well as personally prepared materials. Subjects taught included anthropology/psychology of dress, visual merchandising, manual and computer aided design communication.
| Efficiency Planning Communication | · adapted course materials for more efficient course sessions · effectively maintained organization by preparing course materials ahead of time, budgeting time, and frequently updating student scores online · strengthened people skills by leading class lecture and discussion as well as tutoring students outside of class time |
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Assistant to department chairperson, Washington State University, Pullman, WA Fall 2007
Created promotional/informational materials using Adobe Photoshop for department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles for recruiting events and mailers. Acted as research assistant utilizing library and internet databases.
| Spatial Reasoning Visual Communication | · strengthened organization skills through planning layouts for posters and flyers · promoted interest in chosen topics and ease of reader understanding through arrangement of research facts and figures · ability to accept and utilize constructive criticism |
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Sales associate, Spice Hut/Teaquent Stop, Bellingham, WA 2006-2007
Educated customers about teas and spices, operated register, packaged product
| Gracious and Attentive Motivated | · expressed sincere thanks developing trust with customers and coworkers · committed to satisfying customer needs and accommodating special requests · constantly assessed store in order to recognize and focus on areas of need |
