Brenna Elston
Summary
Hardworking and passionate career seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level forecasting research position. Using my knowledge from education and experience, I am ready to adapt to a new environment and help my team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Key Holder
Brighton Collectibles
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Continuously improved product knowledge through ongoing training sessions, workshops, and self-study initiatives.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
Visual Merchandise Coordinator Assistant
Meijer
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with store managers to optimize product placement and enhance customer experience.
- Initiated store layout changes based on consumer shopping patterns, resulting in improved navigation for shoppers and increased sales per square foot.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins, and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Product Development
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH04.2024
Skills
- Market intelligence
- Quantitative Research
- Predictive Analytics
- Color Trend Forecasting
- Fashion Trend Forecasting
- Trend Detection
- Trend Monitoring
- Financial Market Research
- Fashion History Understanding
- Strong fashion knowledge
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Forecasting and Reporting
Accomplishments
FMPD Student Ambassador
Thompson Family Scholar
College Math Tutor
Additional Information
In my fashion forecasting class, I fell in love with the process of identifying upcoming trends; whether it be for textiles, styles, or colors. I had access to WGSN which gave me an immense understanding of the everchanging consumer market.
Timeline
Temporary Key Holder
Brighton Collectibles
08.2023 - Current
Visual Merchandise Coordinator Assistant
Meijer
01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Product Development
Bowling Green State University
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