Rachel Koll
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Member since March 2010
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Summary
Hi everyone. I am a sophomore Design and Merchandising student at Drexel University, with a concentration in Retail Buying & Merchandising. Fashion is something I have always been passionate about, and I know that working in retail is the right place for me. I am looking for a possible 6 month co-op opportunity for Fall of 2010. I am an extremely creative person and would like to work in the visual merchandising field.
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I am interested in possible six month co-op opportunities, as well as a possible full time job for after graduation. Also I am interested in meeting anyone who has the same interests and goals as myself.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Experience
Positions are listed in chronological order, most recent first.
Sales Associate
Hollister Co. (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Retail)
6/
2008 —
8/
2009
Established knowledge of each garment in the store and its proper visual display
Achieved daily sales goals of store and surpassed previous years daily earnings
Performed regular floor sets as well as holiday overnight floor sets
Recruited employees and arranged interviews and orientation sessions
Sales Associate
ALDO Groupe (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Footwear)
6/
2007 —
6/
2008
Reviewed and memorized size, make, origin, and shoe-care items of each shoe
Met individual hourly sales goals as well as daily store goals
Arranged visual displays and performed multiple floor sets
Opened an outlet store at Grove City Outlets
Intern
JRG Advisors (Wexford, PA, USA)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Other)
6/
2006 —
9/
2009
Ran reports from GBS and EBDS databases
Assembled marketing kits and special events packages
Entered prospects and new clients into database
Organized annual shareholders meeting and various in-office meetings
Hollister Co. (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Retail)
6/ 2008 — 8/ 2009
Established knowledge of each garment in the store and its proper visual display
Achieved daily sales goals of store and surpassed previous years daily earnings
Performed regular floor sets as well as holiday overnight floor sets
Recruited employees and arranged interviews and orientation sessions
Sales Associate
ALDO Groupe (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Footwear)
6/ 2007 — 6/ 2008
Reviewed and memorized size, make, origin, and shoe-care items of each shoe
Met individual hourly sales goals as well as daily store goals
Arranged visual displays and performed multiple floor sets
Opened an outlet store at Grove City Outlets
Intern
JRG Advisors (Wexford, PA, USA)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Other)
6/ 2006 — 9/ 2009
Ran reports from GBS and EBDS databases
Assembled marketing kits and special events packages
Entered prospects and new clients into database
Organized annual shareholders meeting and various in-office meetings
Specialties
Retail → Visual Merchandising
Retail → Sales
Media → Graphic Design
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Education
Education is listed in chronological order, most recent first.
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Bachelors Degree, Design and Merchandising, 2008 — 2012 (expected)
Concentration in Retail Buying and Merchandising
Deans list Fall 2008-Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Fashion and Design Association
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Street Team
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Bachelors Degree, Design and Merchandising, 2008 — 2012 (expected)
Concentration in Retail Buying and Merchandising
Deans list Fall 2008-Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Fashion and Design Association
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Street Team
Honors & Awards
Dean's Scholarship: 2008-Present Dean's List: Fall, Winter and Spring term: 2008-Present Top earner in sales for associates for two consecutive months at ALDO Groupe
Interests
