Chelsea Laufenberg

1745 S. Marion Ave. A38

Springfield, MO 65807
(573)569-0765
chelsealaufenberg@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: chelsealaufenberg.weebly.com
Objective: Seeking a merchandising/marketing position for summer 2016.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising
from the College of Business, Minor in Marketing
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO GPA 3.96/4.0 scale
* Admitted into the International Honor Society 2013
* Dean's List Fall & Spring 2013-2015
Associate of Arts in General Studies
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO GPA 4.0/4.0 scale
* Dean's List Fall & Spring 2010-2012
* Graduated with Highest Honors

Expected Graduation: August 2016

May 2012

INTERNSHIP
Nordstrom, Overland Park, KS
Retail Management Intern
June 2016- August 2016
* Shadowed department manager over policies and managerial tasks
* Created schedules and daily responsibilities for sales associates for the month of July
* Merchandised new clothes in large quantities for annual sale
* Recruited potential employees to work at store location
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plato's Closet, Springfield, MO
Assistant Manager
February 2015- January 2016
* Train new employees on the policies of buying and processing merchandise
* Secures store upon closing as a main key holder
* Delegates tasks and implements new rules to sales associates in an effective manner
Forever 21, Springfield, MO
November 2013- February 2014
Forever 21, Houston, TX
November 2012- June 2013
Sales Associate/Cashier
* Changed floor sets, organized, censored, sized, replenished, and displayed merchandise
* Assisted and answered customers questions about trends, hues, and size options
* Traveled to Houston, TX independently for employment and training
Dublin's Pass Downtown, Springfield, MO
Coconuts Caribbean, Gravois Mills, MO
Server
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
* Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

August 2014- December 2014

Summers of 2009-2014

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Classic Rock Plans Book Project
Spring 2015
* Lead a group of five classmates in preparing an advertising budget and plan for a local prospective client
* Interviewed owner of company and conducted research over the course of the semester
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Clothing Bank
Association of Fashion and Design, Springfield, MO
Fall 2015
* Worked with Springfield public school children to pick out wardrobes for varying seasons