Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 10 years of experience strategically identifying customer needs and developing effective design solutions. I have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward creating aesthetically pleasing merchandise displays. To complement this background, I possess an in depth understanding of visual merchandising, upselling and conducting thorough market trend research.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

• Innovative, self-motivated Professional with over 10 years of experience implementing effective design solutions.
• In depth understanding of successful visual merchandising techniques.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, key to rapidly establishing rapport and fostering lasting customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline process improvement initiatives within fast paced environments.

Target, Grafton, WI 2013-2016

Merchandise Brand Team Member, Logistics Team Member

• Leveraged in depth understanding of strategic merchandising processes to implementing highly effective training and development initiatives for new hires.
• Identified customer needs and developed individualized solutions to promote satisfaction.
• Conducted thorough market trend research to remain up to date on current trends.
• Responsible for ensuring efficiency throughout all product placement, pricing, labels and signage.
• Utilized strong customer service skills to cultivate positive customer relationships.

Pottery Barn, Wauwatosa, WI 2013

Seasonal Interior Design/Sales Associate

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills throughout daily customer interactions; key to establishing rapport and identifying individual client needs.
• Implemented effective visual merchandising techniques to maintain aesthetic appeal throughout storefront.
• Continually met and surpassed sales goals and customer expectations.

Costco, Grafton, WI 2012

Seasonal Clothing Stocker

• Associated responsibilities included oversight of multiple apparel departments while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Interacted with customers on a daily basis to promote company products and drive revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain operational efficiency within a fast paced environment.

Mansueto Design, Portland, Oregon 2003-2012

Business Owner/Project Manager

• Fulfilled key sole proprietor role, with responsibilities including oversight of daily design operations for residential and commercial clients.
• Conducted thorough market trend research, critical to remaining up to date on innovative design processes.
• Strategically promoted company services by creating effective web content.
• Exemplified strong project management abilities while contributing to all facets, including design proposal, estimation and scheduling.
• Performed necessary human resource services while simultaneously streamlining daily office operations.
• Utilized in depth understanding of color/material selection, as well as furniture/fixture selection to make successful design recommendations
• Deployed successful training initiatives to drive performance of new hires.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Previous Positions:

GBD Architects Inc., Portland, Oregon

Associate/Interior Design Project Manager

Bainbridge Design Inc., Portland, Oregon

Associate/Interior Design Project Manager

May Department Stores: Meier & Frank Division, Portland, Oregon

Chief Designer, Store Planning Department

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts in Art, Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Retail Design Institute Member, Seattle Chapter

Target Corporate Volunteer Council Member

Donna Lexa Art Centers Volunteer