1. Lauren Elizabeth McGarvey
1674 Carriage Hill Drive | Hudson, Ohio 44236 | 330.703.7610 | Lmcgarv2@kent.edu
OBJECTIVE
To begin my career in a friendly, positive work environment where I am able to learn and grow upon receiving my
Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maurice’s, Intern, Stow, Ohio June 2014 – April 2015
 Learned and performed management functions in a retail setting
 Completed various assignments to assist with learning and understanding of company philosophies
 Participated in weekly conference calls with individuals from Home Office
 Organized and managed an in-store fashion show in order to attract customers and drive sales
 Recipient of one of two $1,000 scholarships nationwide given to Maurice’s interns
BENSON, NY, Intern, New York, New York Sept. 2013 – December 2013
 Performed various tasks in a small business setting to assist day-to-day operations
 Catalogued merchandise and developed inventory management for product stored in the New York office
 Assisted with completing purchase orders and creating invoices to track merchandise and shipments
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Accessories Intern, New York, New York August 2013 – December 2013
 Contributed to the Product Development and Production teams for jewelry and accessories
 Checked-in and organized samples and prototypes into proper groups, and distributed properly
 Entered essential data into various computer systems such as content and color
 Filed and organized invoices and purchase orders from multiple vendors for sample merchandise
 Demonstrated attention to detail by comparing quality of samples throughout stages of production
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Hastings Waterworks, Manager/Swim Instructor, Brecksville, Ohio May 2013 – May 2014
 Oversaw three different pools and 17 employees to ensure lifeguards followed proper protocol
 Conducted facility and employee audits and created lifeguard schedules using Microsoft Excel
 Worked consistently as the head lifeguard from the summer of 2009 until the summer of 2012
Kent State University, Student Success Leader, Kent, Ohio Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
 Worked with the Undergraduate Studies Office and Exploratory Advising Centers
 Facilitated and instructed First Year Experience classes for freshman students
 Mentored students with problems or difficulties such as study habits, time management, and personal conflicts
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Order of Omega Honors Fraternity, President Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, Vice President Programming Spring 2014 – Fall 2014
Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, Director of E-Comm Spring 2013
Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, House Manager Fall 2012
Kent State University Dance Team, Member Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
Fashion Student Organization, Member Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
EDUCATION
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio May 2015
Bachelor of Science
Major: Fashion Merchandising, Minor: Marketing, GPA: 3.55 Dean’s List
New York City Study Away Program Fall 2013