Alana Hassan is a recent graduate of the University of Madison-Wisconsin with a BA in Psychology and a GPA of 3.529. She has extensive work and internship experience in marketing, merchandising, sales, and community service. Her internships include positions at Beauty Brands and Golden Touch Imports where she assisted with marketing plans, analyzed data, and researched trends. She currently works as a Cutco sales representative where she has achieved multiple sales promotions and developed new client referrals. Throughout college, Alana volunteered with several charitable organizations focused on cancer research, helping children with special needs, and fundraising to prevent blindness.

1. Alana S. Hassan
28 Twin Walls Lane – Weston, CT 06883 – AlanaShassan@gmail.com - cell (203) 858-3927
Education
University of Madison-Wisconsin Graduating class 2016
BA Psychology, Cumulative GPA: 3.529
Work Experience
Beauty Brands, Kansas City, MO- Merchandising/Marketing/Ecommerce Intern Summer 2015
Reported directly to President
 Assisted with 360 marketing plans including print and digital, and annual sale promotions
 Provided graphics for Instagram campaigns
 Analyzed competitive marketing data
 Assisted in creation of newsletters and catalogues
• Contributed to opening of new retail store including the creation of planograms to maximize sales
 Compiled all product information into a single excel spreadsheet forbetter organization
 Participated in meetings with vendors
 Created and presented PowerPoint to CEO and senior staff on how to better target millennials
 Compiled information for CEO regarding brand awareness to college campuses
Golden Touch Imports New York- Design/Merchandise/Sales Intern Summer 2014
 Assisted President with daily duties in preparation for market week
 Assisted design teamin design choices and conducted research to determine future fashion trends
 Organized samples and office material
Vector Marketing-Cutco SalesRepresentative June 2013-Present
• Presented Cutco products for sale directly to consumer through preset appointments
 $17,190 in sales; hit 6 commission promotions in 2 months
 Filed and submitted customer orders
 Developed client referrals which led to new sales leads
 Attended advanced training workshops on sales techniques,consumer behavior and effective communication
Mixology Stores- SalesAssociate 2011-2012
 Planned and participated in the store opening
 Assisted management in opening and closing store duties
 Received and stocked new merchandise
 Provided excellent customer service
Charitable Organizations and Community Service
Norwalk Hospital Teenage Advisory Board-founding member 2011-2012
 Organized events and raised money for cancer care research
Friendship Circle 2009-2011
 Big sisterto a boy with cerebral palsy
The Weston Intermediate Social Club, Co President 2010-2012
 Work with children with special needs at the Intermediate School
Builders Beyond Borders 2010-2012
 Traveled to Latin American Countries to provide community service
Fight For the Cure 2008-2012
 Fundraise for Research to Prevent Blindness
 Hosted the New York City Walkathon-April 2011
Academic Awards and Achievements
 Dean’s List
 National Society of Leadership and Success
Activities
Dance 1997-present
Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi 2012-present
 Participated in raising money for the national philanthropies- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and
Sharsheret
 Participated in raising money for the local philanthropies- Polar Plunge, Shake it for Shana