1. 1228 Villa Road Birmingham, MI 48009 248-709-9380 Gracevar@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an advertising internship position in a business that facilitates
and encourages professional growth and advancement opportunities
EDUCATION:
Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI currently attending
Major: Advertising Minor: Marketing/Event Management; Bachelor of Arts-2016
Seaholm High School Birmingham, MI 2008-2012
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sales Associate, Abercrombie and Fitch Troy, MI November 2013-present
 Assisting clients with product selection and queries while building strong relationships
 Investigated and resolved client complaints
 Selected and set up multiple store displays
 Managed high client volume in a deadline driven environment
 Met and exceeded monetary daily goals
Food Service, Dairy Mat Birmingham, MI March 2010-present
 Customer service skills while working with a variety of customers
 Managed orders in a timely and efficient manor
 Collected and distributed money accurately
Food Service, Real Food on Campus Mt. Pleasant, MI January 2013-present
 Served customers, cleared and cleaned tables and dishes
 Evaluate and report food item supplies to management
 Merchandise food and beverages proficiently
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
American Advertising Federation (AD Club)
 Participated in Ad Con in Detroit, MI (2014)
 Created mock advertisements/marketing for Pizza Hut
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
 Social Chairperson (2015) organized community activities, develop and promote Greek Chapter
campus activities
 Education Chair (2014) develop and present historical background of our chapter
 Assisted in raising $20,000 for breast cancer awareness, $22,200 for Believe in Miracles
Foundation, $45,000 for Special Olympics, and $7,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute
Participated in Veteran and Elderly holiday programs
Animal Shelter Volunteer
CMU Club Volleyball team member
SKILLS:
 Knowledge and experience with building positive customer experiences through engagement,
attitude and service
 Reliable and proficient work ethic in diverse and stressful work environments
 Team experience through multiple years as a volleyball player
 Sales driven skills through profitable merchandising and promotions
 Leadership experience through organizing and chairing successful programs
Grace VARLESE