Shawanda Kinsey

(951) 334 0904 shawandakinsey@yahoo.com Objective A professional, organized, goal oriented Apparel Merchandising and Management student seeking a buying internship that will allow me to exercise the analytical and creative skills learned through course work. Education California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Bachelor of Science Degree Apparel Merchandising and Manufacturing Concentration: Fashion Retailing Expected Graduation/ June 2014 FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA Associate of Arts Degree Merchandising Marketing Graduated June/ 2008 Experience Nordstrom Riverside, CA June / 2013 August/ 2013 Assistant Manager Intern Experienced creating work schedules for a simulated team within our department. Practiced orchestrating mock interviews and business reviews to other team members. Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals and strengthened customer
relationships.

Coordinated daily cash reconciliation and made sure cash registers were in balance at opening and closing. Stein Mart Riverside, CA August / 2007 June 2013 Merchandise Lead Training and supervising sales staff in the ladies department. Executing floor plans and keeping the sells floor up to the buyer and regional managers standards. Analyzing flash sales reports to see how departments are performing in sales so that merchandising changes can be made accordingly. Presenting merchandise for greatest customer appeal to increase inventory turnover and sell through percentages. Additional Information Currently provides community service work through the Prison Education Project as a math and literacy tutor. Active in member recruitment and programming for the student organization at California State Polytechnic University called Impact Movement.