AOL Jobs Week Resume Contest Winner: Leigh Richards

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Location: Royal Oak, Mich.

Job: Fashion Merchandising

Time Unemployed: 1 month

What do you want your potential employer to know about you?

I am a very hard worker, outgoing, friendly and want to succeed in my career







Objective

To obtain a job with an innovative fashion retailer where I can provide value while utilizing and further developing my skills in the fashion merchandising industry.


Education

Western Michigan University: Kalamazoo, Mich. May 2010

  • Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Studies


American InterContinental University: London, UK June-July 2008

  • Fashion Program


Professional Experience

December 2008; January 4-8, 2010, June 1, 2010- Dec 2010 Parigi Group Ltd: New York, NY

Merchandising Coordinator

  • Oversaw merchandise at three national retailers, in over 20 stores and three states – includes managing inventory, presenting merchandise, promoting sales, identifying opportunities, and reporting to headquarters.


August 2003-Current Beverly Hills Club: Beverly Hills, MI

Front Desk Clerk

  • Responsibilities included answering phones, membership check-in, managing cash register, organizing tennis schedules, handling member complaints, and assisting in secretarial work.


March 2009-Aug. 2009 Forever 21: Portage, MI

Sales Associate

  • Responsibilities included assisting customers with merchandise, setting up store displays, organizing store merchandise, and continuing to gain leadership and communication skills while working with a team of employees.


Activities

MODA (Merchandising Opportunities Design Association)

  • Executive Board Member, Public Relations Committee, Aug 2007 - 2010


If you have a job lead for Leigh, you can contact her at about.me/LeighRichards


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