Carmella Carrozza 222 East Pearson Street Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 708-828-0471 E-Mail: Carmella.Carrozza@loop.colum.edu
Career Interest Motivated leader with professional goals in the fashion industry in the following segments: Buying, Merchandise Allocation, Fashion Show Production, Sales, Marketing and Event Planning.
Education Columbia College Chicago Bachelor of Arts In Fashion Business G.P.A: 3.8 Honors: Dean’s List (all semesters) May 2013
Experience Burberry
October 2012- Present
Chicago, Illinois Sales Professional- Women’s London, Women’s Prorsum -Actively participated in opening the new Global Flagship Store on Michigan Avenue -Specializing in selling luxury women’s ready-to-wear collections -Proactively develop the sale by providing options for the customer, and present good product knowledge -Utilize Pad at store for online sales and provide customers with brand identity Tiffany and Co.
December 2009- Present
Chicago, Illinois Professional Sales Associate- Fashion Jewelry and Accessories - Met and exceed sales goals, closing 90% of sales - Provided exceptional customer service to build customer relationships within a fast paced environment - Extensive product knowledge of all designers and collections - Solid knowledge and understanding of POS system and Atlas network Escada
June 2011- December 2011
Chicago, Illinois Intern - Managed all visual merchandising of floor, displays, and windows - Organized, styled, and dressed models for 10 fashion shows and events - Partnered with magazines and hotels to plan advertising, budgeting and execution for all aspects involved in these events - Assisted manager forecast sales plans and track selling results to maintain appropriate assortments
Trade Experience Escada High Fashion Tea Winter 2011 Peninsula Hotel, Chicago -Pulled 12 looks from the Cruise Collection to style and dress Factor Models -Spoke with clients to place orders after the runway show Macy’s Fashion Focus Runway Show Millennium Park, Chicago -Coordinated check-in table for over 400 guests -Assisted models, designers, and stylists to accurate places
Fall 2010