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 .