Makayla Ridgeway Resume
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Retail Management
Agribusiness Management Minor
Work Experience
Merchandising Intern, Von Maur, Davenport, IA June 2018 – August 2018
• Communicated professionally with buyers, store personnel, and merchandise vendors regarding orders, appointments, and selling information
• Determined decisions on information such as markdowns and transfers into the system
• Executed various reports and projects assigned daily, including selling reports, stock reports and launch packets
• Maintained vendor relations through email, phone, market meetings and placing special orders with vendors
• Implemented decisions on what merchandise to bring into stores through vendor information and going to market to discover new vendors
Sales & Management Intern, The Buckle, Lafayette, IN September 2017-June 2018
• Improved Women’s denim and shoes departments company ranking by 58% through merchandising and development
• Developed teammates’ knowledge about product, ways to help guests and how to offer business builders
• Compiled bi-weekly reports and progress updates to the Area Manager and District Manager
• Expanded skills in recruiting, merchandising, and leadership through further training
Management Intern, Von Maur, Fort Wayne, IN May 2017-August 2017
• Acted as an assistant department manager in the cosmetics department
• Uncovered needs of business by analyzing and tracking sales goals of the department
• Developed and maintained guest relationships to build clientele through continued communication
• Shadowed management staff and developed skills in management and human resources
• Planned and executed department events by planning goals, appointments and communicating with management
Sales Associate & Temporary Sales Lead, Express Fashion Operations LLC, Lafayette, IN June 2016-May 2017
• Uncovered needs of customers, provided assistance and answered customers’ queries and concerns
• Handled cashier duties by taking cash or credit cards in exchange of goods sold
• Managed product returns and exchanges
• Performed floor sets to promote new merchandise
Activities and Honors
2016 Miss Wabash County Festivals Victoria’s Secret PINK Campus Sponsored Stylist
2015 Miss Wabash County Purdue Retail Organization
Purdue Equestrian Team 10-year 4-H Member
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Retail Management
Agribusiness Management Minor
Work Experience
Merchandising Intern, Von Maur, Davenport, IA June 2018 – August 2018
• Communicated professionally with buyers, store personnel, and merchandise vendors regarding orders, appointments, and selling information
• Determined decisions on information such as markdowns and transfers into the system
• Executed various reports and projects assigned daily, including selling reports, stock reports and launch packets
• Maintained vendor relations through email, phone, market meetings and placing special orders with vendors
• Implemented decisions on what merchandise to bring into stores through vendor information and going to market to discover new vendors
Sales & Management Intern, The Buckle, Lafayette, IN September 2017-June 2018
• Improved Women’s denim and shoes departments company ranking by 58% through merchandising and development
• Developed teammates’ knowledge about product, ways to help guests and how to offer business builders
• Compiled bi-weekly reports and progress updates to the Area Manager and District Manager
• Expanded skills in recruiting, merchandising, and leadership through further training
Management Intern, Von Maur, Fort Wayne, IN May 2017-August 2017
• Acted as an assistant department manager in the cosmetics department
• Uncovered needs of business by analyzing and tracking sales goals of the department
• Developed and maintained guest relationships to build clientele through continued communication
• Shadowed management staff and developed skills in management and human resources
• Planned and executed department events by planning goals, appointments and communicating with management
Sales Associate & Temporary Sales Lead, Express Fashion Operations LLC, Lafayette, IN June 2016-May 2017
• Uncovered needs of customers, provided assistance and answered customers’ queries and concerns
• Handled cashier duties by taking cash or credit cards in exchange of goods sold
• Managed product returns and exchanges
• Performed floor sets to promote new merchandise
Activities and Honors
2016 Miss Wabash County Festivals Victoria’s Secret PINK Campus Sponsored Stylist
2015 Miss Wabash County Purdue Retail Organization
Purdue Equestrian Team 10-year 4-H Member