
Ruth Solomon
Merchandise Management Student, Oregon State University
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
​I have over a year's experience in fashion retail, and I am dedicated to furthering my career in this field. My aim is to prove my exceptional sales ability, while developing my management and supervisory skills. My past retail and customer service experience would be a great addition to any team.
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR CS6
POWERPOINT
EXCEL
Work​
experience​
Retail Management Development Intern 06/2015 to 08/2015
Nordstrom Salem, OR
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Gained hands-on experience by selling and serving customers.
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Gained exposure to many aspects of Nordstrom's business while meeting key leaders in the company.
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Gained exposure to a wide range of management responsibilities.
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Worked closely with department managers and other interns on assigned projects and attended management meetings and training seminars.
Student Employee- Crop Sciences Dept 04/2013 to Current
​Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
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Collect and assist in the extraction of plant DNA samples from greenhouses.
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Measure plant DNA samples after extraction, then record the data.
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Organize and clean the laboratory areas.
Sales Associate 04/2011 to 05/2012 Skechers Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Authorized payment of invoices and return of merchandise.
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Established and maintained proper high traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
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Organized and located inventory and updated store spreadsheets.
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Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of the store for optimal sales. Displayed the appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
Intern 01/2011 to 04/2011
Jenny Chase Inc. Brentwood, CA
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​Emailed invitations to clients for sample sales.
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Processed sales orders during sample sales.
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Organized apparel and accessories on showroom floor and during sample sales events.
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Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for multiple product lines within showroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Merchandise Management
​2013 - Present
​Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Expected graduation: 12/2015
Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Merchandising
​2008 - 2011
​California State University-Los Angeles, California