1. R E T A I L E X P E R I E N C E
Zara, Visual Merchandiser
2014 – PRESENT
•• Analyze product sales reports for +50k units on weekly basis
•• Communicate directly to corporate offices in Spain on feedback of product and sales
percentages for current season collections
•• Coordinate floor moves to accommodate the delivery of new merchandise and in
reponse to findings from sales reports
•• Promoted twice within one year from sales associate to visual merchandiser
•• Travel in/out of state to assist in store openings and for training personnel
Escada, Merchandising Intern
FEB 2014 – SEPT 2014
•• Installed window displays
•• Replenished and merchandised sales floor with new and existing merchandise
•• Assisted associates with production of in store/after-hours events
H&M, Sales Advisor
2012 - 2014
•• Aided visual merchandisers with department moves, store visuals and window
installations on a weekly basis
•• Updated and arranged products in the women’s denim and lingerie departments
Marshall’s, Sales Associate
2010 – 2012
•• Counted and documented up to $70k in cash as cash office associate
C O N T A C T
708.268.6541
emma.k.andrews@att.net
emmakandrews.com
E D U C A T I O N
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business
Minor in Creative Advertising
MAY 2016
•• Relevant Fashion Courses: Retail
Management, Fashion Product Evaluation,
Visual Merchandising at Macy’s, Fashion Show
Production, and Entertainment Marketing
•• Relevant Advertising Courses: Interactive
Advertising, Market Research, Advertising
Workshop, Interactive Advertising Campaigns
S K I L L S
TECHNICAL: Window installations, original concept
drawings, mood boards, knowledge of product
details and fabrics
INTERPERSONAL: Superb attention to detail, highly
organized, natural problem solver
E M M A A N D R E W S
VISUAL MERCHANDISER