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Elanna Svarc

Buffalo Grove,IL

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented recent graduate with a foundation in history and hands-on experience from academic projects. Eager to transition into a freelance editing role, leveraging strong organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering high-quality work and helping clients achieve their goals with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Nordstrom Rack
03.2019 - Current
    • Engage customers in a welcoming manner, share product knowledge, and assist with product selection
    • Organize and display merchandise in an appealing manner for customers, re-ticket apparel, and showcase new items on the sales floor
    • Maintain orderly fitting room and sales floor appearance
    • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs
    • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

Logistic Team Member Fulfillment

Target
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Prepared and packaged online guest orders for shipment, utilizing barcode technology
  • Prepared all orders for customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Merchandise Associate

Marshall's
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Processed merchandise by tagging and sensoring corresponding items to specific price points
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales
  • Greeted store customers, offered assistance, and thanked each for their patronage
  • Kept work areas professional, organized and clean
  • Completed updates to signage, marketing materials and item price tags to reflect current promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History - History

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
07.2024

Associate of Art - History

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Research
  • Basic HTML
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Writing and Editing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Historical Analysis
  • Working knowledge of Digital Humanities Tools
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Fact-checking abilities
  • Editing capabilities

Certification

Ashurst UK Building Your Personal Brand Job Simulation on Forage, 05/2024, Completed a job simulation where I learned about branding and how to best put forward my personal brand. Learned how to utilize LinkedIn to advance my career. Discovered the importance of personal branding to help successfully stand out in a competitive job market.

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Timeline

Sales Associate

Nordstrom Rack
03.2019 - Current

Logistic Team Member Fulfillment

Target
10.2018 - 12.2018

Merchandise Associate

Marshall's
04.2018 - 06.2018

Ashurst UK Building Your Personal Brand Job Simulation on Forage, 05/2024, Completed a job simulation where I learned about branding and how to best put forward my personal brand. Learned how to utilize LinkedIn to advance my career. Discovered the importance of personal branding to help successfully stand out in a competitive job market.

Bachelor of Arts in History - History

Lake Forest College

Associate of Art - History

College of Lake County
Elanna Svarc