Kelly Elizabeth Holbrook 433 57th Street - Oakland, CA 94609 - keholbrook@gmail.com
I am seeking a position in a fast paced business setting that allows me to use my knowledge of fashion merchandising towards the success of the company.
Education San Francisco State University May 2008 Department of Consumer and Family Studies Apparel Design and Merchandising major with an emphasis in Merchandising
Experience RL & Associates, Inc. San Francisco, CA Purchasing Agent April 2005 - December 2007 Responsible for bid requests and price quotations. Process purchase orders and completed purchasing, recording and maintaining of stock. In charge of shipping processes. Upkeep good client relations, as well as scheduling between clients and company technicians. Perform administrative tasks to support office infrastructure.
Studio 102 San Francisco, CA Patternmaker Assistant June 2006 - August 2006 Assisted the Head Patternmaker in daily needs, including pattern cutting, sample sewing and spec sheets. Hands on education of patternmaking responsibilities from 1st to Production, by hand.
DHC, Inc. San Francisco, CA Sales Associate, Customer Service October 2004 - May 2005 Performed sales associate duties, kiosk based. Worked in the call center taking customer phone orders.
Froley, Revy Investment Company, Inc. Los Angeles, CA Administrative Assistant July 2003 - August 2004 Performed administrative tasks to support office infrastructure. Actively sought out coworkers input in a self-motivated effort to learn about the financial industry.
GapKids/babyGap, Topanga Plaza Canoga Park, CA Baby Specialist, Sales Associate November 2000 - August 2002 July 2003 - January 2004 Successfully completed additional training to become a specialist in the baby department. Responsible for visual merchandising with a primary focus on the baby department-included window and floor displays and wall plans for store layout. Performed regular retail and customer service duties of a sales associate.
Skills Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Proficient in both Mac and Windows OS Platforms Basic knowledge of Photoshop Visual Display Merchandising Responsible, Self Motivated, Creative, Excellent Relational/Communication Skills, Quick Learner, Organized
