1. Erika Rausch
1326 Sawgrass Drive| Brookings, SD 57006| (605)-350-0231| erika.rausch19@gmail.com
Highlights
 6+ of working experience in fashion retail.
 3+ of Spanish classes at South Dakota State University.
 Ability to work with diverse cultures as shown in completing an international internship as a
designer’s assistant.
 Networks with many businesses as evidenced in the various job opportunities below.
Education
 South Dakota State University| Brookings, SD Graduate May 2016
o Bachelor of Science degree
o Apparel Merchandising Major| Spanish Minor
Related Experience
 Mary Kay Consultant November 2015-Present
Mary Kay, Corporation| Brookings, SD
o Consistently places in Top Ten Sales Consultant each month.
o Schedule appointments with various clients weekly.
o Manage all orders from start to finish.
o Buy and track all product inventories.
 Sales Associate and Social Media Manager May 2014-Present
Duane’s Carpet Outlet, Inc.| Huron, SD
o Assist buyer in purchasing all inventory (tile, carpet,vinyl, laminate, and hardwood).
o Collaborates with an Independent Social Media Consultant in order to connect with
customers and raise sales.
o Organize inventory of 100+ carpet and vinyl rolls.
o Contributes in bookkeeping using Excel and QuickBooks Pro.
o Visualize director for interior of new houses by picking paint colors, cabinet pieces, and
floor covering of all types.
 Sales Associate June 2010-Present
Maurices, Corporation| Huron, SD
o Served as Assistant Manager for one year while college schedule allowed.
o Work with technical design and product management to ensure design packages are
accurate and complete.
o Support the development of the team by coaching and providing open, honest, and direct
feedback with a sense of urgency.
International Experience
 Internship and Designer’s Assistant May 2015- July 2015
Ernesto de Sostoa, Inc.| Valencia, Spain
o Assisted in communicating with vendors and purchasing high end accessories for all
dress types.
o Supported Mr. Sostoa and dressmakers with fittings and alteration by measuring body
types and recording notes.
o Collaborated with the clients and employees during the design process.
o Designed a visual from scratch using only fabric, a mannequin and pins.
o Translated and created an electronic copy for Mr. Sostoa’s Indumentaria of Valencia.
Volunteer Experience
 Dos Osos Preschool
 Project Joy