Amy Ford is seeking an internship in account planning/management. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Advertising and Anthropology from Cal State University Fullerton and expects to graduate in December 2010. She has relevant coursework and sales experience at Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom. She also has leadership experience as Vice-President of her university's Amnesty International club.

1. Amy Ford<br />14201 Taft St., Garden Grove, CA 92843 United States<br />714-458-8677 | anford88@aol.com <br />OBJECTIVE <br />An internship opportunity in account planning/ management<br />EDUCATION<br />Cal State University FullertonBachelor of Arts degree, Communications/ Advertising, AnthropologyFullerton, CAExpected graduation date: December 2010Grade Point Average: 3.75 <br />Orange Coast CollegeCoast Mesa, CAAssociate of Arts degree, Communications May 2008Grade Point Average: 3.77 <br />RELEVANT COURSEWORK<br />Principles of Advertising<br />Writing for the Advertising Industry<br />Advertising Media Planning<br />Creative Strategy and Execution<br />Visual Communication<br />Communications Law<br />Principles of Public Relations<br />Culture and Communication<br />News Writing and Reporting<br />Language and Culture<br />Traditional Cultures of the World<br />Advertising & Brand Communication Management<br />RELATED EXPERIENCE <br />Nordstrom RackCosta Mesa, CASales associate/Jewelry Ambassador December 2005 – May 2010<br />Exceptional customer service, establishing new clientele on a regular basis<br />Cashiering, handling of all cash and credit card transactions in department via person and via telephone<br /> Opening of new credit accounts<br />Handling of customer inquiries and problems<br />Merchandising, maintaining and restocking inventory<br />Assisting in loss prevention<br />Setting up weekly trunk shows with jewelry and watch vendors such as Lois Hill, Michele, Fendi, Juicy Couture, etc. <br />Nordstrom Cerritos, CA<br />Sales associate/Fine jewelry specialist May 2010 – Present<br />Exceptional customer service, establishing new clientele on a regular basis<br />Maintaining and exceeding daily sales goals<br />Cashiering, handling all cash and credit card transactions in department via person and via telephone<br /> Opening of new credit accounts<br />Handling of customer inquiries and problems<br />Assisting with store opening and closing procedures, including balancing cash drawers<br />Merchandising, maintaining and restocking inventory<br />Attending product knowledge seminars, such as David Yurman and Lagos fine jewelry<br />LEADERSHIP SKILLS<br /> Vice-President of Amnesty International club from August 2006- May 2008<br />COMPUTER SKILLS<br />Extensive use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint<br />Extensive use of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and LinkedIn<br />Extensive use of email<br />ADDITIONAL SKILLS<br />Communicates well in speech and writing (including business writing)<br />Extensive research capabilities<br />Moderate understanding of the Spanish language, including writing<br />AFFILIATIONS <br />Amnesty International Club, member and vice-president , Fall 2006 - Spring 2008<br />Sierra Club, member, Fall 2006- Spring 2008<br />Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, member, Fall 2007-Spring 2008<br />Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, member, Fall 2007-Spring 2008<br />Advertising Club, member, Fall 2008- Spring 2009 <br />Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, member, Spring 2008-present <br />Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, member, Spring 2010-present <br />AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS<br />Dean’s List, Fall 2006- Spring 2010<br />Myles Atlas Memorial Scholarship 2009 recipient<br />Nordstrom Rack 2009 Customer Service quot;
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