Julia Bemis
Summary
I am a highly motivated and fast-learning senior at Loyola University Maryland, expecting to graduate in May with a degree in Global Studies with a minor in Communications. I am seeking an entry-level job in the fashion retail industry which will allow me to utilize my analytical, organizational and communication skills developed from my two summer internships and six years of retail experience.
Experience
Part-time Sales Associate
Togs, LLC / New Canaan, CT
-Assisted customers with wardrobe selection and personal styling, contacted retailers for special orders as necessary
-Created unique visual merchandising displays to produce a consistently updated, fresh and organized shopping experience
-Helped store owner with merchandise selection from designer look-books and showrooms, recommended new trends and labels for inventory consideration
-Promoted in-store events, markdowns and merchandise arrivals via social media accounts
-Unpacked, organized and prepared new merchandise to be displayed on sales floor
Buying and Planning Intern
Ralph Lauren Corporation / New York, NY
-Created assortment boards, assembled reports, and participated in meetings and on buying trips while on the mens accessories buying team
-Allocated merchandise to stores, offered insight on pricing strategies, and compiled reports for weekly meetings while on the womens apparel planning team
-Learned and used new software systems such as MicroStrategy (DSS), GFE+, JDA, and IP
-Collaborated with a team of interns to develop a creative digital marketing strategy which we presented to a panel of members from the companys executive team
Recruiting Intern
Benchmark IT, LLC / Stamford, CT
-Researched databases and social networks to identify qualifying candidates for Benchmark clients
-Contacted select candidates to schedule interviews via phone and e-mail
-Actively participated in interviews with Benchmark's senior recruiters and candidates
Education
Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor of Arts / Global Studies, Communications
I am currently a senior at Loyola University Maryland. Throughout my four years at Loyola, I have accumulated a 3.67 GPA and have made Deans List for six consecutive semesters since my freshman year. This year, I was nominated into the national academic fraternity, Sigma Iota Rho, for honors in international studies.
