Kelly Berberick- Resume
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Kelly Berberick- Resume

Kelly Marie Berberick
2615-25 Mabelle Ave, Toronto ON M9A 4Y1| ------------ | ------------

Objective
To gain experience within key aspects of the fashion industry, expand my qualifications and utilize my compassion, enthusiasm and skills to make a significant contribution at your firm.

Education
BACHELOR OF cOMMERCE- FASHION MANAGEMENT | 2016-PRESENT | HUMBER COLLEGE
- On course to graduate class of 2020
High School Diploma | 2012-2016 | SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL

Achievements and Recognitions
2016 Recipient of the Irene Mckiee bursary
-Awarded to Awarded to a SCS graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and advancing in the studies of business.

CANADIAN RETAIL ASSOCIATION 2018 CHARETTE
-Participant in the Canadian Retail Association’s 2018 Charette competition.
Skills & Abilities
COMMUNICATION
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
- With both clients and employees/management, team-environment support
- Collaborates with others effectively while able to follow direction and complete tasks independently

Mac and windows platforms
Productivity software skills: experienced with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
organizational Skills
- Takes pride in organizing reports, presentation and data clearly and effectively.
- Practices attention to detail and time management
FASHION, Sewing and Textiles
- Basic sewing and garment repair skills (hemming, patterning, quality assurance, etc.)
- Knowledge of textile characteristics.
- Knowledge and interest in current fashion trends

Employment Experience
KEY-HOLDER | REITMANS LTD. | SEPTEMBER 2015- September 2018
- Simcoe ON, and Toronto ON
- Assisted customers with clothing choices in positive and helpful manner.
- Used sales techniques to reach hourly/daily sales goals.
- Experienced with use of retail-math to establish store sales goals
- Inventory-related tasks ranging from managing inventory to organizing stock.
- Ensured proper placement of product within department store.
- Managed in-store visual changes; constructed shelves/garment racks, dressed mannequins to reflect brand image based on seasonal product and store layout goals.
- Responsible for performing closing duties, including cash deposits and management, and employee management and direction.

Intern | Greta Constantine | MAY 2017- SEPTEMBER 2017
- Assisted with daily office duties (maintenance, studio upkeep, document and pattern management)
- Worked with a variety of textiles to help create runway and commercial pieces, including cutting of fabric and pattern pieces and use of industrial surging machine.
- Gained knowledge of design process and product life cycle.
- Assisted with fit-sessions and gained understanding of the fit of garments.
- Experienced company collaborations with clients, retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and contractors.
- Trusted with deliveries and management of supply needs.
- Gained first-hand experience and skills directly applicable to the luxury fashion industry.

Key-Holder | Honey | September 2018- current
- Provide excellent customer service while maximizing personal sales goals on a consistent basis.
- Utilized sales tactics to develop client relationships while ensuring sales goals are achieved.
- Store maintenance and upkeep- general housekeeping and maintaining visual appearance to company standards.
- Use retail-math to establish store and personal goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Responsible for performing closing and opening duties, including cash deposits and management, and employee management and direction.
- Inventory management duties including receiving and sending shipments, in collaboration with other store locations.