Abby Rosen

Abby.Rosen1@gmail.com

Summary
Self-motivated educator and clothing retail professional looking for a new challenge. Proven
creative unafraid of taking risks or being a part of a collaborative team or community.
Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
BAA - Teaching Communication Arts and Literature
Professional Experience
High School for Recording Arts
Lead English Instructor

2/2014 - 10/2015
Minneapolis, MN

Created and implemented secondhand mobile retail business plan in under six months
Selected secondhand, vintage and designer clothing from local garage, estate and thrift sales
Priced and prepared secondhand clothing and accessories for sale
Merchandised products inside 1996 Mini School Bus for sale at local festivals and events
Wrote copy for website, social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Half Price Books

Bookseller and Merchandiser

8/2014 - 6/2016
1166 University Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Prepared and delivered diverse lesson plans based on student needs and MN State Standards
Advised 30-40 students on academic progress and graduation requirements as an advisor
Adapted curriculum based on student interest, IEP requirements and peer feedback
Communicated necessary student information regularly to students, colleagues and parents

The Uncommon Loon Thrift Clothing Boutique on Wheels

Owner and Sole Proprietor

Cum Laude Distinction

6/2013 4/2014
5017 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN

Purchased secondhand books from customers and repriced them for resale
Maintained current knowledge of store inventory, customer demand and upcoming trends
Merchandised and maintained creative table and shelf displays for the Childrens Book section
Organized, packaged and dispersed donations to local charities and schools

Ragstock
Sales Associate & Keyholder

1
0/2011 - 4/2012
704 Superior St, Duluth, MN

Assembled outfits for store displays including front windows and wall displays
Provided excellent customer service on the floor and as a cashier
Completed store closing procedures including inventory, cleaning, money counting and depositing

Platos Closet
Sales Associate & Keyholder

7/2010 - 5/2011
5115 Burning Tree Rd #315C, Duluth, MN

Purchased secondhand clothing and accessories according to demand and current trends
Assembled outfits for store displays including front windows and wall displays
Completed store closing procedures including inventory, cleaning, money counting and depositing