Kat Bruce
Waukee,IA
Summary
Hardworking and driven worker with 7 years of retail experience. I am passionate about styling and creating a wonderful experience for customers. I have a formal design education that has helped to develop the necessary skills for customer driven retail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member - Specialty Sales
Target
West Des Moines
11.2023 - Current
- Organized store merchandise and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong and driven work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
Client Service Representative
VCA Avondale Animal Hospital
Des Moines, IA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
Key Holder
Anthropologie
West Des Moines, IA; Savannah, Ga
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized styling advice and outfit recommendations.
- Collaborated with fellow stylists to create visually appealing store displays that attracted customers and showcased merchandise effectively.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
Key Holder; Assistant Manager
Eddie Bauer
Des Moines, IA
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of products.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Design Intern
Goldbug Inc.
Denver (Hybrid)
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Designed a miniature accessory line, organized/updated textile library, completed market research of competitors
Education
Post-graduate Work - Textiles And Fibers
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GABachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandise And Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Retail management and Training
- Visual merchandising
- CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lectra
- Technical Packs
- Trend Research
- Illustration and Print design
- Patternmaking, Draping, Sewing
- Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet, Felting
Timeline
Team Member - Specialty Sales
Target
11.2023 - Current
Client Service Representative
VCA Avondale Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Key Holder
Anthropologie
10.2021 - 04.2023
Key Holder; Assistant Manager
Eddie Bauer
12.2020 - 08.2021
Design Intern
Goldbug Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2020
Post-graduate Work - Textiles And Fibers
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandise And Design
Iowa State University