ELENA USHAKOVA
Summary
Focused on arranging products in attractive, attention-grabbing display to improve sales and store profitability. Familiar with best practices in marketing, sales, and customer relations. Pursuing new professional opportunity and desiring to build long-term career in the field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Associate
Lafayette148, Inc
National Harbor
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Digitally styled new collection launches
- Dressed mannequins by combining new collection looks with accessories
- Increased repeat business by building a digital client book and sending personalized product recommendations and new collection updates
- Delivered a luxury checkout experience by meticulous wrapping purchases
- Selected by management to lead digital mannequin styling creating and uploading new collection looks to the company's internal datebase to align merchandising standards across all locations
Keyholder/Merchandiser
Jacadi
McLean
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed weekly floor layouts in alignment with corporate visual merchandising directives.
- Processed and priced incoming merchandise shipments.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse in compliance with corporate standards.
- Delivered excellent service and assisted customers with sizing, styles and color recommendations.
- Efficiently processed POS (Point of Sale) transactions including cash, credit purchases and refunds.
Sales Associate
UNIQLO
Washington
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Greeted customers in a professional and welcoming manner; offered recommendations on styles and sizing, based on individual preferences.
- Processed transactions and assisted customers with rewards program enrollment.
- Maintained brand and operational standards, including visual presentation and store cleanliness.
Sales Associate
Vilebrequin
McLean
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided excellent customer support and service; maintained thorough knowledge of products.
- Effectively utilized visual merchandising techniques to maintain visual presentation according to company guidelines.
- Maintained warehouse organization; assisted with the processing of inbound and outbound merchandise shipments.
- Consistently collaborated with the team to achieve and exceed sales goals.
Sales Associate
Athleta
Tysons
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Warmly greeted customers upon entering the store; answered general inquiries.
- Offered customers advice on style, fit and color according to their preferences and needs; assisted customers in the fitting rooms with additional sizes or items.
- Accurately handled online shipments for the store.
Sales Associate Key Holder
Calzedonia
Tysons
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed store openings and closings according to company safety procedures and guidelines.
- Provided excellent service by assisting customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals.
Hostess/Cashier
JINYA Ramen Bar
Washington
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Welcomed customers upon their arrival and seated them according to rotation guidelines.
- Professionally handled incoming calls and requests; accurately processed takeout orders.
- Efficiently prepared and set tables according to service standards.
Sales Brokerage Associate
Компэл
Moscow
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Effectively managed sales and distribution of electronic components on behalf of the manufacturer focusing on international markets.
- Researched and analyzed electronic components pricing based on market trends, demand, supply and availability.
- Efficiently handled 100 - 150 customer quote requests daily, with a response time of 1 - 2 minutes.
- Managed international customers across multiple time zones delivering consistent and personalized service.
- Participated in international business exhibitions to promote products, build industry connections and explore new business opportunities.
Education
Intensive Fashion Design -
British Higher School of Art and Design
Moscow, RussiaBachelor - History and International Relations
Kemerova University
Kemerova, RussiaSkills
- Sales
- Fashion Retail
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Trilingual
- Technical Skills
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
Lafayette148, Inc
12.2025 - 02.2026
Keyholder/Merchandiser
Jacadi
01.2025 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
UNIQLO
10.2022 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Vilebrequin
10.2021 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
Athleta
10.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Associate Key Holder
Calzedonia
08.2019 - 03.2020
Hostess/Cashier
JINYA Ramen Bar
10.2017 - 10.2018
Sales Brokerage Associate
Компэл
02.2014 - 12.2015
Intensive Fashion Design -
British Higher School of Art and Design
Bachelor - History and International Relations
Kemerova University