Ella Neades
Student
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong creative skills eager to secure entry-level fashion position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Brand Associate
Old Navy, Gap
Des Moines, IA
2023.05 - Current
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks, processed cashier transactions quickly and accurately, driving brand loyalty programs, and placed various styles of product on sales floor.
Retail Sales Associate
Stuff Etc.
Ankeny, IA
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Greet customers and answer their questions, keep floor stocked and neat, run dressing rooms, process clothing, and operate point-of-sale system.
Studio Assistant
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines, IA
2019.07 - 2020.03
- Prepared and cleaned up supplies for classes, assisted children with their art projects, communicated with art teachers to run class smoothly.
Mentor
Children and Family Urban Movement
Des Moines, IA
2017.08 - 2019.05
- Taught young girls grades 6–8 various life and health knowledge, created lesson plans, and responsibly supervised youth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA 2021.05 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
North High School
Des Moines, IA 2021.08 - 2021.05
Skills
Communicate effectively with customersExcellent organizationStrong attention to detailActive listenerEstablish positive relationships with all kinds of peopleMaintain punctualityPositive attitude
Timeline
Brand Associate
Old Navy, Gap
2023.05 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Stuff Etc.
2022.05 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
North High School
2021.08 - 2021.05
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Des Moines Area Community College
2021.05 - 2023.05
Studio Assistant
Des Moines Art Center
2019.07 - 2020.03
Mentor
Children and Family Urban Movement
2017.08 - 2019.05
Community Involvement
- Volunteered at the ARL, where I washed dishes and set up enrichment activities for the animals (2023)
- Assisted in preparing food for my church and volunteered at multiple events that were held there (2014-2019)
- Attended the White Privilege Conference, where I learned and discussed a lot about important topics and issues involving race, sexual orientation, and gender (2019)
- Volunteered for the After School Arts Program at the daddy daughter dance, this involved passing out craft materials, connecting with people in the community, and cleaning up after the event (2019)