1. STEPHEN SCHMID
1236 MauryRD.Orlando Fl.32804( 407)-443-3494 | scs11557@aol.com,LinkedIn,
Facebook
COVER LETTER & RESUME
My nameis Stephen Schmid. My visual artand sales career began,when I apprenticed
for eightyears,with a world famous painter. Mr.Vickery,taughtmehowto paint
delightfully photorealistic visual images,of any subject. I can arrangethecolors,shapes and
lightsource,to communicatea story,aswell as inspiretheaudienceto feel emotions.
Interior Designstudies,gotmehooked on Computer Graphic ArtProduction,andhowto
createcolor schemes,which maketheart,mostattractive. I useWindows 8,Office13,
Adobe Photoshopand POS.computer systems,to design andprintwith I amsurethatI can
be proficient,usingyourcomputersdesign andprintingsystems. I amenrolled in a Graphic
Art programatValenciaCollegein Winter Park,to expand my business communication skills.
I havehelped retailers sell a lotof products and theircustomers createbeautiful art,using
the merchandisefor salein thefollowing businesses: Retail Supermarkets,Fashion and
Accessory Boutiques,Interior Design& HomeImprovementCenters,PortraitPhotography,
ModelingAgencies,ArtGalleriesandResidential HomeInvesting,remodelingand resell.
For the lastnineyears, my primary focushasbeen to optimizemy family’sHolisticHealth
and Fitness regimens. Wehavetaken nutrition classesand researched yoga,vitamins,body
careproducts,and switched our primary Dr.to a Holistic Group Practice. Healthy discipline,
enables meto servemy relationshipswith Olympicstrength. AtPublix,my lovehasto
sparklewhileI leap through hoops;ensuringthatshoppingisan awesomepleasure,for the
greatpeopleof AltamontSprings
. I haveenjoyed learning fromPublix’sbestprofessionals,watchingthemwork to help
the team earn a #2 World’s BestSupermarketrating fromConsumer Reports, alongwith a
Fortune500 favorite,as oneof thebestcompanies to work with inAmerica. Publix has
earned my sincereappreciation and support. But,my heartis drawn to theWholeFoods
team. I wantto work with people,who accountably supportideas,andrelationships,which
producethehealthiestlife,and hopes for all of us. Thank you for your attention.
Stephen Schmid
SKILLS

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Communication
I haveworked in downtown Chicago IL,alongwith Bal HarborShops Florida. I have
no problemestablishinga functional social connection,with any person of anysocial
economic background. I amableto sell, establishinglongtermrelationships. I
was born with extremely strongvisual artproductiveabilities. I amableto see,
processand redesign a visual imageinmy mind. I amableto easily communicate
with others,a successplan for upgradingtheir projects. I earn their trustand these
peoplebuy my servicesandour productsfromme, givingourteamthelifesupporting
referrals itneeds to survivein anddominatethesupermarketindustry..
Software
· Windows8,Office,Photoshop, Power Point,Cad.Retail POS.and signagesystems
alongwith inventory control,andproductordering.
· Ableto quickly sketch outvisual designs with dimensionsin perspective,to help
customer seethebestpicturethatcan be;consequently they feel confidentdesiring
the products presented in my visual presentations.
EXPERIENCE
2001-2006
&
2007- present
Cashier,/ Sales Clerk,PUBLIX Supermarkets@ PalmSprings Crossing,
AltamonteFl.
· Responsiblefor outstandingcustomer service. Creatinga delightful
social shopping experienceswhilecompletingprojectfollowthrough.
Building excellent,improvingrelationships.
· HousewareStock Clerk, ApronsSimpleMealsDemonstrator,
Departmentproductdemonstrator and sales,FrontEnd Service,
· I amtold thatI communicatewith courage,transparency,kindness,
humor and respectful honesty. I look atthewholepicturewith a
brightsideperspective
2001-2009 Sales Clerk,TheOrlando ExpoDesign Center,Fl.
· I was hired for Visual merchandising,and in two yearswas promoted
to co-managetheMirror and ArtGalleries. I trained thestore
employees to learn a newproductlocation systemin my departments.
Thesedepartmentsales rose40 %. My managers say thatmy work
did thejob. They gaveme the company’s highesthonors. I have
received a portfolio full of customer lettersof appreciation. I
learned howto design with,sell and install productsinall 12 of Expo’s
Departments,receivingmany customerreferrals.
Experienced in Fork Lift,Order Picker,Electric Ladder,

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EXPERIENCE
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2000-2002
2013-2014
1980-2001
Furnishings - SalesClerk,Jacobson’s AltamonteFl.
ResponsibleforStock roominventory ,Visual Display,Sales Quotas,
SuperiorCustomerservice1980-2001
Sales Clerk,Pier One Exports,Winter Park VillageFl.
Responsiblefor Stockroominventory,Visual Display,SalesQuotas,
Superior Customer Service. CustomersTrusted my skills
Freelance CosmeticVendor,Makeup Artist ,Product Demonstration &
Sales
ChicagoIl.Bal HarbourandMiami Fl. Luxury departmentstores and
boutiques
Emlin cosmetics,Ultima ll, Halston,Ralph Lauren,Christian Dior,
Revlon,Shiseido,
GeorgetteKlinger Salons
Responsiblefor customer service,sales,Businessbrandingand building,
Fashion photography,Facial surgery postopp.Makeupconsultation,
Stock and productordering
Meetingbusinessgrowth plan’sneeds andgoals.
EDUCATION
1976 Non Degree, 8 year Apprenticeship,CharlesVickeryStudio,LagrangeIL.
Perspective,ColorSchemeDesign, Photorealism,Drawing,Paintingwith
Acrylics,Water Color,Airbrush,Visual Design,Portraits
1976 High SchoolDiploma, Lyons Township,La GrangeIl
1978 Certification,,Salon Management and Franchise OwnershipProgram,
Makeup,skincare,facial massage,sales,productknowledge
Christine ValmyInternationalSchoolof Cosmetology& Esthetics
261 5th
Ave, New York,NY. 10016, 3.0 GPA.
1985 Non Degree studies,Miami DadeCommunity CollegeFL
Art Appreciation,Writing3.0 GPA.
2010 International Academy of Design & Technology FL,
Interior Design DegreeStudies
30 Credits,completed in degreestudies
2015 New Horizons,Computer LearningCenters
12221 LeeRoad Orlando FL32810 407-210-4200x210
Enrolled in photo shop 1,ongoing business and graphic artstudies

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REFERENCES__________________________________________________________________________
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Revlon: 237 Park Ave.New York N.Y. 10017,212-527-4000
Shiseido Cosmetics: 900 3rd Ave.New York N.Y. 10022, 212 805-2300
Georgette Klinger Salon: 9700 CollinsAve,BAL Barbour FL,Outof Business
Main Salon,NewYork N.Y. 10013, 212-620-0180
ChristineValmy International School of Cosmetology & Esthetics:
261 5th AveFL 24,New York N.Y 10016,212 779-7800
Christian Dior 19 E. 57th St. New York N.Y. 10022, 212-751-7466
Halston; 96 SpringSt.#2 New York N.Y. 10012,212- 282-1200,
Emlin Cosmetics: 290 BeelineDr.BensenvilleIl.60106,800-993- 6546,
http://www.emlin.com/
PamPotenza: Expo Design Center’s StoreAsst.Manager,CURRENTLY
An IndependentRealtorFL,PamPotenza @Linkedin.com
Mr.Sergio Oneill: Publix Asst.MerchandiseManager,AltamonteFl.littlesernnjpa@yahoo.com
Mr.DougHill: Publix StoreManager,AltamonteSpringsFl.407-260-9973
Mr.Jeff Nardelli: Publix StoreManager,Casselberry FL,Cell,407-227-3134, Store407-673-0162
Miss Tammy Robinson: Publix FrontEnd Manager,Fl. 407-260-9973
Mr.Paul Schetzle: Publix FrontEnd Manager,Fl. 407-462-7226
Mrs.Jean Dearie: Publix ReceivingManager,Fl. 407-260-9973
PORTFOLIO VIEWED UPONREQUEST+++++++++++++

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