Kathleen McEntire 1430 North Dearborn Parkway #313, Chicago, IL Kathleenmac@ymail.com (630) 251-6822 EDUCATION Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business Minor in Marketing
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0 Intended Graduation: Spring 2013
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Ann Taylor, LOFT, Chicago, Illinois 5/2012-Present Sales Lead Highest transaction in the district 3rd day of employment; $2,300.00 Promoted to sales lead after three months of hire Managerial responsibilities: weekly payroll, key holder, manager on duty, track store sales hourly, complete and maintain floor sets and inventory Provide exceptional customer service through styling and communication Coach associates on the client experience to increase transactions and capture client opportunities Doriella Jewelry, Chicago, Illinois 10/2010-Present Creative Director / Sales Manager Design, produce and sell handcrafted jewelry Forecast and analyze business trends and manage expenses in order to maximize performance Generate sales and build client relationships through targeted consumer festivals and tradeshows Create compelling marketing campaigns and style product photo shoots that align with the brand Pottery Barn Kids & Teen, Chicago, Illinois 5/2012-8/2012 Sales Associate Educated customers on furniture collections and their characteristics Completed orders in store (design studio), on the internet and over the phone Assisted customers with their room designs including furniture, bedding and accessories Stocked and straightened merchandise while completing store sets DIRT, Erthe Beaute LLC, Chicago, Illinois 12/2011-6/2012 Sales and Marketing Intern Conducted product training seminars and trunk shows at apothecaries and spas in Illinois and Michigan Sold at retail accounts and trade show events: Exhale Spa, Dose Market and Plum Market Developed content and promotions for social media outlets- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Tracked and reconciled inventory post shipment of product EXPERIENCE Naperville North High School, Naperville, Illinois Director, Winter Guard & Marching Band Color Guard Leadership Recognition: 1st place Color Guard Team, NIU Marching Band competition Choreographed performance pieces, conducted efficient practices Managed the team while at statewide competitions Exhibited leadership skills with an emphasis on team work
2009/2010