Marie Rankin
Education Graduation 2020
Kent State University, graduation date May 2020 - Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Science – Major Fashion Merchandising, Minor Fashion Media
• Member of The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
• Holder of yearly Academic Scholarship
• Major GPA is 3.57
KSU Florence Campus - Florence, Italy Aug. – Dec. 2018
Work Experience
Retail Sales Associate | Vans - Beachwood, OH April – Aug. 2018
• Provided customer assistance on selling floor promoting brand and quality/control
• Assisted in the merchandising of the selling floor and stock room
• Visually merchandised product following corporate planograms and floor sets
• Awarded sales associate of the month twice throughout the retail ten year
Interior Design for Holly Rankin - Rocky River, OH 2017-2018
• Interior design assistant for new design on commercial projects
• Provided finished selections on all FF&E, including paint, flooring, lighting, and decorative/fine arts
Stylist Position | Free People - Woodmere, OH Dec. 2018 – present
• Assisted customers in creating individualized looks resulting in achieving sales goals through upselling
• Provide opening/closing assistance to management in retail operations
• Merchandised product to selling floor aligning and adjusting visual displays throughout the store and backroom
• Merchandise product for all online orders
Skills
Merchandising/Technical Skills
• Buying and Planning; Product Development; Visual Merchandising, Excel spreadsheets incorporating math and
analystics
Design Skills
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Croquis; Flats; Smart Draw
Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership; Customer Service; Organization; Team Player; Diligent; Conversational Skills, Goal Oriented
References
Danielle Haseley
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
28699 Chagrin Boulevard
Woodmere, OH 44122
(216) 765 – 0236
Liv Criss
Assistant Store Manager
Vans Store 496
26300 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 647 – 1180
Fabio Corsini
Fashion Media Professor
Kent State Florence
Via Camilla Cavour, 26
50122 Firenze FL, Italy
+39 055 – 265 - 8365
Chris Kofron
Education Graduation 2020
Kent State University, graduation date May 2020 - Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Science – Major Fashion Merchandising, Minor Fashion Media
• Member of The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
• Holder of yearly Academic Scholarship
• Major GPA is 3.57
KSU Florence Campus - Florence, Italy Aug. – Dec. 2018
Work Experience
Retail Sales Associate | Vans - Beachwood, OH April – Aug. 2018
• Provided customer assistance on selling floor promoting brand and quality/control
• Assisted in the merchandising of the selling floor and stock room
• Visually merchandised product following corporate planograms and floor sets
• Awarded sales associate of the month twice throughout the retail ten year
Interior Design for Holly Rankin - Rocky River, OH 2017-2018
• Interior design assistant for new design on commercial projects
• Provided finished selections on all FF&E, including paint, flooring, lighting, and decorative/fine arts
Stylist Position | Free People - Woodmere, OH Dec. 2018 – present
• Assisted customers in creating individualized looks resulting in achieving sales goals through upselling
• Provide opening/closing assistance to management in retail operations
• Merchandised product to selling floor aligning and adjusting visual displays throughout the store and backroom
• Merchandise product for all online orders
Skills
Merchandising/Technical Skills
• Buying and Planning; Product Development; Visual Merchandising, Excel spreadsheets incorporating math and
analystics
Design Skills
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Croquis; Flats; Smart Draw
Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership; Customer Service; Organization; Team Player; Diligent; Conversational Skills, Goal Oriented
References
Danielle Haseley
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
28699 Chagrin Boulevard
Woodmere, OH 44122
(216) 765 – 0236
Liv Criss
Assistant Store Manager
Vans Store 496
26300 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 647 – 1180
Fabio Corsini
Fashion Media Professor
Kent State Florence
Via Camilla Cavour, 26
50122 Firenze FL, Italy
+39 055 – 265 - 8365
Chris Kofron