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OURTNEY
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, Missouri
May 2014
Major: Merchandising of Apparel, Textiles, and Furnishings | Minor: Business
3.45/4.0
Cardinal Key Honor Society
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brand Manager | Altard State | Leawood, KS

June 2014 Present
Uphold the Altard State visual standards by using weekly visual zone chart to create
successful approaches to floor sets; educate team on best visual practices
Analyze WWSR report weekly and create solutions to grow in areas where there is opportunity
for improvement
Travel to assist stores in recreating the Atlard State environment and support the company by
contributing to
new store openings
Sales Associate | Watercolors High Fashion | Kansas City, MO
Jan. 2010 - May 2014
Built relationships with the niche market for formal wear, leading to increased daily sales
results
Served as fashion coordinator for yearly Flair Fashion Shows
Student Ambassador | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO
Jan. 2012 - May 2014
Customized tours to educate potential students and their families on history, traditions, and
culture
of the University by creating a unique and memorable experience that exceeds expectations
Sales Representative Intern | r.b.c. inc, | Chicago, IL
May 2013 - Aug. 2013
Developed relationships with prospective buyers for the clothing line Hart Denim by asking
open-ended questions to determine which features to focus on
Professionally represented r.b.c. inc, for the clothing line Kersh at the MAGIC trade show in Las
Vegas
Sales and Management Intern | Buckle | Kansas City, MO
May 2012 - Aug. 2012
Aided manager in reviewing applications, scheduling and conducting team selection interviews
Reviewed daily progress with teammates at the end of every shift and provided constructive
feedback
in order to help their daily sales average $85

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Sept. 2010 - May 2014
Vice President of Public Relationships
and Recruitment
Planned themes, decorations, attire,
speakers
and activities for the three day
Panhellenic Recruitment process
Implemented new successful strategies
and processes for the selection process
of potential new members

Vice President of Membership

Education
Guided new members through 10-week
program of the 8 Core Values and 4
Aims
of Alpha Sigma Alpha
Developed a pledge class of new
members
that met all requirements to become an
initiated member of Alpha Sigma Alpha

St. Jude Up til Dawn

April 2011 - May 2014
Production Chair / Entertainment & Logistics Chair

Organized an all night event Stay Up for Good with activities and games that raised over
$10,000 for St. Jude Children Research Hospital