Dear Future Employer,

Please accept my attached resume in consideration for the Assistant opportunity currently available within your company.

As you will see from my resume, I am a dedicated professional with over nine years of experience in the fashion/retail industry working with companies such as Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe where I progressed based upon my strong work ethic, imagination and drive to succeed.

In addition to a diverse background and outstanding interpersonal skills, I have experience working in fashion design, display set up, visual merchandising as well as some management and administrative experience. My references describe me as an insightful, team player who adds value to a project by bringing insight, creativity and a positive energy to the team.

An Assistant is an innovative and dynamic position where I feel that there is great growth potential for someone at my level. I am excited about the opportunity to join your team which will afford me an opportunity to learn and grow with the best talent in the industry.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration and I look forward to meeting with you in person to further discuss why I would be a great fit for your Company.

Regards,

AMARIS M. JONES

















AMARIS M. JONES
EDUCATION
August 2009, BA in English with a Concentration in Education
Hampton University, Hampton VA
Riversville Scholar, NASA Pre-Service Teacher Participant, and Sister II Sister Mentor.

WORK OF EXPERIENCE
April 2009 to Present Halo Fashions New York, NY
Founder and Entrepreneur
Designer, Stylist, Seamstress, Construction and Production of Product, Merchandising, Coordinated Photo Shoots, Create and Coordinate Halo Dream Foundation fundraisers, and Develop and Produce Halo fashions’ fashion shows.

Aug. 2011 to Present The Ground Crew New York, NY
Freelance Dresser
Dress Models for Runway Shows, Assist Stylist, Support Backstage teams for Runway shows, Create Prop-Kits.

Sept. 2011 to Nov.2011 BCBGMAXAZRIA Group New York, NY
PR Intern
Do Write Up’s and Inventory for all garments and accessories loaned, Keep Showroom Organized, Place Accessories and Garments on Showroom Floor, Research Publications, and Assist PR Coordinator.

Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 BCBGMAXAZRIA Group New York, NY
NY MBFW Volunteer
Model Castings, Model Fittings, Model Styling, Assembled Model gift bags, Create Runway Look Boards, Delegated Venue Seating, Executive Assisting, Back Stage Preparation, Worked Max Azria and Herve Leger Fall 2011 Mercedes Benz Runway Shows, Worked BCBG Max Azria and Herve Leger Spring 2012 Mercedes Benz Runway Shows.

July 2009 to Oct. 2010 Charlotte Russe Media, PA
Key Holder
Performed Management Obligations, Evaluated Sales Associate Performances, Certified Trend Specialist, Prepared and Performed Visual and Trend Presentations for Store Team, Visual Display Coordinator, Merchandised product, Knowledgeable with fabrications, Ran Product, Promoted the standards and visual directive of Charlotte Russe.

June 2001 to Sept. 2005 Allstate Insurance Willow Grove, PA
Executive Assistant
Served as Liaison between Agent and Customer Relationships and Performed Executive Assistant Duties; Wrote Policies, Performed Daily Use of the Switch Board and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, Organized Office, Maintained the Inventory and Order of Office Supplies, and Assisted with Faxing, Scanning, Filing, Copying and Mailing.