1. Sarah L. Williams
4713 Eldon Court, Virginia Beach,VA 23462
(757) 667-0353
Schap015@odu.edu
Objective:
Seeking to further my professional career in a full time leadership position that would allow me
to gain valuable industry experience and apply my strong work ethic.
Education:
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Graduated May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Occupational & Technical Studies
Major in Fashion Merchandising
Study Abroad: Global Fashion Market, Paris, France June 2013
Gained cultural experience while studying the influence of diversity on fashion design
Professional Experience:
Norfolk Police Academy, Norfolk, VA July 2015
Police Recruit
 Participated in law enforcement preparation ranging from law curriculum, defensive
tactics, safety, firearms and physical training.
Virginia Beach Nutritional Corner, Virginia Beach, VA March 2015 - July 2015
Key Holder, Sales Representative
 In charge of opening and closing register duties, balancing register, maintaining daily
reports of transactions, and store operations.
 Helped customers meet their personal health goals through proper nutrition and
supplementation counselling.
Forever 21, Virginia Beach, VA Seasonal 2014
Sales Associate
 Greeting customers, helping guests on the sales floor, informing customers of sales or
specials, and ringing up purchases
 Sustain the stores visual presentation
Nordstrom, Richmond, VA Seasonal 2013
Sales Representative
 Perform daily department maintenance tasks including stock work, re-merchandising,
inventory, and in store orders
 Assisted with visual display, price markdowns, and merchandise transfers

2.  Provide honest and confident feedback to customers regarding product, merchandise
style, and fit
The Flores Shop: Branding Firm, Ashland, VA May 2013 - August 2013
Brand Marketing Intern
 Conducted brand marketing research for strategic support in client presentations
 Coordinated focus group event schedules with clients & participants
 Participated in brainstorming sessions for brand concepts with creative team
Billabong International, Virginia Beach, VA January 2012 - May 2012
Visual Merchandising Intern
 Maintained brand standards across promotional collateral
 Utilized display décor & floor sets to enhance aesthetic appeal of merchandise
 Facilitated event promotion details with sales representative & district accounts
 Developed visual display concepts to feature products & increase buyer attraction
ALMG Inc., Norfolk, VA August 2012 – July 2013
ABC Manager
 Responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies and events to attract
new clientele
 Utilized Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for social media advertising
 Managed no less than six employees during each shift
Wave Riding Vehicles, Virginia Beach, VA March 2010 – September 2011
Retail Employee
 Provided sales assistance in surf apparel and accessory product lines
 Sustained store displays through product merchandising
 Monitored inventory and contributed to the promotion of sales and events
Skills:
 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
 Photoshop
Extra-Curricular:
Old Dominion University Woman’s Rugby Team 2011 – 2013
Athlete/Member
Special interests
Hiking, body building, reading, traveling, extreme sports, and outdoor adventures.

3. References
Mr. R.C Williams
General Manager
Virginia Beach Nutrition Corner
2838 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
(757) 961-1630
Mrs. Carol Stevener
Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
11812 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233
(804)- 364-6900
carol.j.stevener@nordstrom.com
Mr. Ken Hunt
Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Representative
Billabong International
809 Greentree Arch
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 621- 1063
Ken@kfh.hrcoxmail.com
Mr. Kevin Flores
Chief Creative of Branding and Design
The Flores Shop
104 N Railroad Avenue
Ashland, Virginia 23005
(804) 767-0014
Kevin@thefloresshop.com
Mr. Kevin Hodges
Department Manager
Wave Riding Vehicles
1900 Cypress Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 422-8823
Kevinwrv@live.com