Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
OTHER
Timeline
Generic

Julie B Schworm

Amherst,USA

Summary

Current student with foundational knowledge in veterinary technology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate and Designer

Buffalo Shopcraft
06.2017 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.

Overhire Costume Shop Assistant

SUNY Buffalo
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Worked with Costume Shop Manager and designer to create costumes for student productions
  • Enhanced costume quality by conducting thorough inspections and repairs as needed.
  • Cut, sewed and altered costumes including mock-ups

Alterations Specialist

Tony Walker
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Maintained an organized workspace, keeping track of client orders and timelines for completion.
  • consistently delivered high-quality alterations in a timely manner.
  • Assisted clients with fitting appointments, ensuring accurate measurements and garment adjustments.

Alterations Specialist

Bridals By D
02.2012 - 03.2015
  • Supported bridal department with expert gown alterations, ensuring brides'' satisfaction on their special day.
  • Collaborated with sales associates to recommend appropriate alteration services based on individual customer needs.
  • Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.

Office Manager

Christine A. Moore Millinery
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries
  • Managed daily shipping operations and inventory

Assistant First Hand

Barbara Matera Inc.
10.2008 - 05.2009
  • Prepared work for stitchers and organized their projects
  • Made patterns based on draper’s original garment
  • Assisted in fittings for actors/dancers and marked alterations on fit garments

Shop Assistant

Timberlake Studios
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Sourced fabric, trim and notions for designers
  • Prepared work and managed stitchers progress on shop projects
  • Assisted in fittings and did major alterations for theater and fashion shows

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Design

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe photoshop, Microsoft word and excel and powerpoint
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer assistance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Point of sale systems

OTHER

Freelance graphic design and screenprinting for over ten years

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate and Designer

Buffalo Shopcraft
06.2017 - Current

Overhire Costume Shop Assistant

SUNY Buffalo
01.2017 - 03.2017

Alterations Specialist

Tony Walker
04.2015 - 10.2016

Alterations Specialist

Bridals By D
02.2012 - 03.2015

Office Manager

Christine A. Moore Millinery
08.2009 - 09.2012

Assistant First Hand

Barbara Matera Inc.
10.2008 - 05.2009

Shop Assistant

Timberlake Studios
01.2008 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Design

Pratt Institute

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Trocaire College