Kathryn Vaccariello

• Assisted brides in selecting the perfect gown by carefully listening to their preferences and offering expert advice based on body type, venue, and personal style.
• Created an inviting and visually appealing sales floor through unique and organized merchandise displays for optimal sales promotion.
• Broadened industry experience by incorporating menswear consultations and booking bridal parties for Cuffs Formal Wear into work duties.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Utilized visual merchandizing tools to ensure corporate requirements and expectations were met
• Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
• Received, unboxed, and prepared the new merchandise in a timely manner to get product out of the floor.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

• Achieved monthly sales targets through effective product presentations and persuasive selling techniques.
• Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
• Developed and maintained thorough understanding of products and services offered for expertise in selling to customers.
• Contributed to visual merchandising efforts, creating eye-catching displays that attracted customers.

• Summa Cum Laude graduate
• Honor's Scholar

Extracurricular Activities:

• Fashion Council Member, fashion department organization
• MAC/SAC (Multicultural and Student Activities Council) Event Programmer
• Habitat For Humanity
• Nation Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma
• Merciad: University Newspaper
• University tutor

Relevant Coursework:

• Submitted complete business plan to ESRAP (Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices) competition: Take Two