Caroline Furiate

• Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
• Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
• Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with designers to curate beautifully decorated coastal interiors for high budget homes.
• Create a clear path of communication between the team to streamline projects.

• Teach high school students art with consideration to differentiation, skill level, and ability.
• Head of 3D art program which teaches students ceramics, installation art, jewelry/metalsmithing, and other 3-Dimensional art forms.
• Teach and develop district's first virtual art program.

• Teach Teen Classes at studio of internationally acclaimed artist, Andy Braitman.
• College portfolio prep, AP portfolio prep.
• Instruct young, serious artists how to develop their skills with Figure Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and more.
• Manage Instagram account and curate content to promote business, customer relationships, and community involvement.

-Execute corporate directives for merchandising, mannequin styling, floor sets, and window displays.

-Communicate floor visions to department managers, train sales associates on proper merchandising, and oversee the overall aesthetic of Charlotte, NC store.

-Install, style, and photograph monthly window displays to submit to corporate.

-Chosen for "National Highlight", best in the company window display, three times out of 122 stores.

-Appointed "Nordstrom All-Star" award given 4 times a year to individuals who embody Nordstrom mission and excellent customer service.

-Interim Manager- February-June 2016.