Sarah J. Parillo
sarah_parillo@yahoo.com 765.427.5772
Education The Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA Degree expected: Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing Graduation: 2014 GPA: 3.9/4.0 Skills
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
>Marketing >Salesmanship >Branding & Brand Strategy >Event Planning & Promotion >Microsoft Office & Adobe CS6 >Supervisory Management >Networking & Social Media >Design Trends & Forecasting
>Strong Verbal/Written Communication >Presentation Skills & Personable >Develop Brand Image >Project/Time Management >Receptive >Reliable Team Player >Tech Savvy >Resourceful
Experience GreaterGood, Seattle, WA; April 2014-Current; Copy Editor/Intern Edit product copy for apparel on GreaterGood website Identify technical terms for product styles and features Review customer feedback on individual products and suggest changes Sassafras, Seattle, WA; June 2013-August 2013; Intern; August 2013-Current; Sales Associate;
Manage store operations including greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and conducting sales Assigned key holder duties including store open and close operations Assisted customers in sales transactions with approach, product knowledge, and closing techniques Developed copy for Belltown Artwalk, designer trunk shows and City Arts magazine Assisted in trend forecasting and merchandise buying for Spring and Fall inventories
Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest, Redmond, WA; Jan-Mar 2013; Special Events Internship
Communicated with Starlight families, event attendees, and auction donors Received and processed over 200 auction items Provided guidance to volunteers during events Events: Evening on the Pier, Oscar Experience Seattle, and Starry Starry Night teen formal
US Army, Clarksville, TN; 2006-2011; Squad Leader
Attended three week leadership and team building course Developed outstanding written and verbal communication skills through training and conducting monthly evaluations of the eight soldiers I was assigned Worked in leadership position for two years, successfully leading eight soldiers on support missions and training exercises in Afghanistan and the U.S. Worked in team and administrative positions for five years
Achievements
Social Media Director for 2014 Art Institute of Seattle fashion show, The Fashion League Assisted with production of Starlight Children’s Foundation NW’s largest annual fundraising event Graduated at the top 10% of class in Army Basic Training Achieved President’s Honor Roll every quarter at AIS Made Dean’s List for Fall/ Winter 2012 and Fall 2013 at AIS
Interests I enjoy outdoor activities, like running and hiking, and work hard to maintain my physical health by exercising regularly. Creative projects are also a passion of mine, especially sewing simple items like pillowcases, curtains, and baby blankets. In my free time, I volunteer for Starlight Children’s Foundation and their many annual events.