JaimiSierzenga

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• JaimiSierzenga
• sierz1je_at_cmich.edu
• 313-598-6465

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• Table of Contents
• Philosophy Statement Career Goals
• Resume
• Skill Sets
• Academic Work
• Letters of Recommendation
• Certificates Awards
• References

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• Philosophy Statement
• I believe it takes going above and beyond the
  expectations of a customer to provide exceptional
  customer service. I believe first impressions are
  powerful and you should always put your best foot
  forward. I believe in a positive attitude. I
  believe good judgment should be used in any
  decision-making. I believe it is important not to
  burn any bridges, you never know who might return
  from your past.
• Career Goals
• To hold a managerial position in a high end
  department store
• Motivate and Drive associates to meet and exceed
  goals and expectations
• Create a welcoming and positive work environment
  to promote high sales volumes and superior
  customer service
• Establish and maintain strong and honest Personal
  Trade relationships

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• Jaimi Sierzenga
• sierz1je_at_cmich.edu
• __________________________________________________
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• Objective To obtain a Retail Management
  position with an up-scale fashion retailer.
• Education Central Michigan University, Mt.
  Pleasant, Michigan
• Bachelors of Applied Arts, December 2008
• Major Apparel Merchandising
• Minor Photography (2-D Art)
• Experience Nordstrom Somerset Collection,
  Troy, Michigan
• Fashion Jewelry Intern, Summer 2008
• Completed multiple Learning Objectives to
  understand the operation of the store as a whole.
• Actively executed the daily operational and
  day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by
  Department and Store Manager
• Assisted in managing the Fashion Jewelry
  Department.
• Express Somerset Collection, Troy, Michigan
• Sales Floor Associate, Summer 2006 December
  2007

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• Skill Sets
• Management Skills
• Communicating and evaluating performance
  standards by focusing on specific behaviors and
  outcomes
• Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future
  sales volumes to maximize profits
• Leveraging individual differences and valuing
  diversity
• Merchandising Skills
• Understand and apply the principles and elements
  of design
• Responsible for designing and maintaining
  multiple visual display cases and fixtures
• Subtly inspire consumers to see value in retail
  products
• Personal Skills
• Time Management
• Anticipate change
• Committed to achieving performance goals.

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• (example of work)

HEV 335 Internship in Apparel MerchandisingA
structured internship experience that fosters
transfer of knowledge and skill into competencies
required for successful performance in an apparel
merchandising or design career.
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HEV 155 Introduction to Textiles  Study of
identifying major natural manufactured fiber
properties, uses, care
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HEV 250 Apparel Evaluation  Evaluative
techniques for analyzing apparel quality leading
to improved product knowledge. Factors that
determine the cost, price, quality, performance
and value of garments.
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HEV 356 Visual Merchandising  Principles
practices of effective merchandise presentation
display including techniques, resources
evaluation.
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HEV 450 TextilesApparel in a Global
EconomyExamination of issues related to the
globalization of the textile/apparel industry,
theories of international development
expansion, the distribution of fashion goods.
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HEV 456 Fashion Buying Fundamentals of the
fashion buying function practices,
procedures,techniques including merchandising
calculationscomputer applications.
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HEV 497V Fashion Advertising PromotionA study
of key fashion media, cutting edge strategies
techniques for branding, advertising promoting
fashion products.
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• Letters of Recommendation

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• References
• Tanya Domina
• Instructor, Apparel Merchandise Design
• 102 Wightman Mt. Pleasant, Mi 48859
• 989-447-5587 tanya.domina_at_cmich.edu
• Andrea Scheich
• Fashion Jewelry Manager Nordstrom Somerset
• 2850 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
• 248 -816-5100 - andrea.scheich_at_nordstrom.com
• Jason Zaim
• Nordstrom Human Resources
• 2850 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
• 248 -816-5100 - Jason.Zaim_at_nordstrom.com