Diane Chambers 32 Cheers Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220 716-881-4086 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE Position as a Buyer in the fashion merchandising field.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Technology, May 20XX Concentration in Fashion Merchandising State University College at Buffalo, New York G.P.A. 3.4/4.0, Epsilon Phil Tau National Honor Society

RELEVANT COURSES Apparel Design Merchandising and Fashion Retailing Consumer Behavior Fashion Buying and Merchandising Retail Management Marketing

SKILLS Fashion  Knowledge of trend cycles, costume history, fashion marketing techniques, forecasting methods, and basic apparel production operations. Computer  Fashion Studio Software (Color and Separation, Cleaning and Smoothing, Design and Repeat, Coloring) Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office

CLASS PROJECTS  Researched and assessed the local market structure for women’s fashion buying trends. Wrote and presented findings to the Fashion Department Advisory Board.

RETAIL EXPERIENCE Merchandising Management Intern Bon-Ton, Amherst, New York January 20XX – May 20XX  Received and prepared merchandise for sales floor.  Familiarized department managers with new fixturing and applicable merchandising techniques.  Constructed merchandise displays for Women’s, Men’s, and Infants Departments.  Maintained and reported sales figures and budgets.

Sales Associate American Eagle, Cheektowaga, New York June 20XX – present  Awarded “Super Star” award for achieving and exceeding sales quota for six consecutive months.  Prepare visual displays/windows, implement floor moves, and present merchandise in a creative and effective way.  Increased sales by 50% above the preceding year.  Conduct annual inventory of over $1 million.  Trained 20 new sales associates.

AFFILIATIONS  American Marketing Association, Member  Apparel Retailers of America, Member

COMMUNITY SERVICE  Take Back the Night Walk & Migrant Family Christmas Program, Volunteer Fashion Tech