PATRICIA BLAIN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Talented sales and customer service professional with more than 20 years of experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Northwestern Medicine
10.2012 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Hospital ranked among 'America's Best' by Us News & World Report
- Trained to provide great customer service and communication to patient families and Northwestern Medicine staff.
- Trained in patient engagement, HIPAA, infection prevention and security services.
- Hospital ranked among 'America's Best' by Us News & World Report
Personal Shopper
Marshall Field's/Macy's 28 Shop
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Exclusive in-store boutique shop within Marshall Field's/Macy's
- #1 salesperson of designer brands including Badgley Mischka, Etro, Issey Miyake, Marc Jacobs, Missoni and Yves Saint Laurent.
- Developed affluent client base of senior executives, physicians, celebrities and socialites.
- Exclusive in-store boutique shop within Macy's.
Clothing Consultant
Mulberry Neckwear/Henry Jacobson
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: San Franciscan clothing designer and retailer
- Chicago representative for designer of men's ties, dress shirts and sportswear based at Marshall Field/Macy's.
- Successfully launched new Henry Jacobson luxury shirt line as well as Sean John, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Ben Sherman tie lines.
- Reported on stock levels, competition and sales figures to corporate office daily.
- Trained Macy's employees on product and sizing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications, Fabric Design, Business
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Microsoft Office Computer Training Source Certificate Program, WIOA Grant
- Interior Design, School of the Art Institute Certificate Program
- Adobe Certified Expert, Computer Training source Certificate Program, WIOA Grant
- Personal Shopper, Macy's 28 Shop, sales of over $600,000 based on a 30 hour week
Volunteer Leadership Roles
- Volunteer of the Year, Center on Halsted, 2019, Fashion Show
- Condo Liaison, 19th District Police
Career Achievement Highlights
- Service Excellence Award, Brooks Brothers
- Most Valuable Player, Nordstrom Men's Half Yearly Sale
Timeline
Volunteer
Northwestern Medicine
10.2012 - 06.2022
Personal Shopper
Marshall Field's/Macy's 28 Shop
02.2006 - 12.2010
Clothing Consultant
Mulberry Neckwear/Henry Jacobson
05.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications, Fabric Design, Business
Purdue University
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