1. Toni S. Thomas
864-320-4986 ▪ 1536 Delane Avenue, Apt. 2, Charlotte, NC 28211 ▪ ToniThomas8tt@gmail.com
PROFILE: Multi-talented, enthusiastic, and determined leader looking to transition into Fashion Merchandising and
Marketing Communications. Experience in retail management of high volume stores and customer service with strong
leadership skills.
EDUCATION:
Johnson & Wales University: Charlotte, NC
B.S. Fashion Merchandising& Retail Marketing, February2015
Concentration: Marketing Communications
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Word Press Point of Sale Systems and various social media platforms
Strong work ethic, and willingnessto take direction and constructive criticism, detail oriented and team player
Successfully completed courses in: Creative Writing, Newswriting, Social Media & Internet Marketing, Creativityin
Advertising, Consumer Behavior, Merchandise Mathematics, and Visual Merchandising
CUSTOMER SERVICE/CLIENTRELATIONS EXPERIENCE:
Ross January2016- Current
Area Supervisor Charlotte, NC
Oversee more than 50 associates in a $7million high volume store
Merchandised all soft lines and hard lines according to the monthly StoresPlanogram Guide
Made executive decisions based around forecasting
Determined root cause of opportunitiesand implemented action plans
Managed payroll on a daily bases
Processed the inbound truckof stock deliveries for the salesfloor with a sense of urgency
Drove resultsfor inventory and maintained a progressive scorecard for entire store
Functioned as a manager on dutyto open and close the store
Wells Fargo May 2015- January 2016
Commercial (Business) Teller Rock Hill, SC
Handled multiple commercial depositsand large amountsof cash at once
Welcomed new customers and established relationshipswith existingclients
Listened for customer solutionsto access their financial and personal needs also maintained dailysalesgoals
Complied with banks standardsto open and close the building as a dailykey holder
MARKETING/PREXPERIENCE:
Bear Claw Events December 2014- May 2015
Internship/ Brand Ambassador Charlotte, NC
Represented clients and promoted products through channelsof direct marketingand sales
Developed knowledge of products to assist customers
Lead manymarketing events to engage consumers and anticipated customer needs while buildingrapport
Accountable for meetingsalesquota for each rotation and providinga daily product sales analysis to management
Managed inventorycontrol that consisted of over 1,000 itemsper client
Trained new associates with direct marketing techniqueson how to sell and promote products effectively
Maintained visual upkeep and planogram for openingand closing showcase events
Sheen Magazine June 2013- September 2013
Internship/Editorial Writer Fountain Inn, SC
Conducted professional, informative and dynamicinterviewswith celebritiesand artists
Assisted in executingand creating new communication avenues and marketingstrategies
Collaborated with managingeditor and publicrelationsstaff on various projects
Charlotte Seen February 2014- May2014
Internship/ Fashion PR Charlotte, NC
Marketed and promoted formal events
Attended fashion events and constructed website reviews
Submitted articlestolocal magazines