Week 9: Show Your Resume Around

Showing my resume around has definitely helped me gain recognition on the strengths & weaknesses of my resume. I spoke to professionals from companies as small as Double Zero to companies as big as Suit Supply. I was given plenty compliments on my resume when it comes to company growth & experience but also received constructive criticism as to the lack of detail.

One of the gentlemen I was able to talk to mentioned that in my profile statement I mentioned helping the company through innovative projects yet never mentioned any of these projects. He suggested that I bullet-pointed the most important projects I’ve worked on without disrupting the simplicity of my resume. I need to add more “talking points” as to why I stand out amongst the rest. Currently what my resume shows right now is that I was promoted easily but it doesn’t explain why.

Another individual also recommended that I specify what I did to increase customer loyalty. This way, I would get more opportunities for interviews. She said that my resume would be sufficient during an interview but to get an interview amongst the other applicants, I would need to spice it up a little more.

I am really glad that I had the opportunity to do this activity because it will definitely help me in the long run. Before showing around my resume, I had absolutely no clue what was missing or what I could improve on. Now that I have this information I will definitely re-do my resume. They have also been kind enough to let me send them my resume for review after I have made my improvements.

It is also good that I asked a variety of people from diverse companies because each company has certain things they are looking for that would best suit them. I learned a lot because of this activity.

Week 8: My Professional Resume

Kriscia Calimbahin

Kriscia.angela@yahoo.com

997 Grand Cerritos Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89183

702-688-0455

PROFILE STATEMENT

A dynamic individual with excellent exposure to fashion and retail management. Proven to increase revenue and customer loyalty through innovative projects. Highly motivated and looking forward to learning and contributing to the greatness of this industry.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

·      Fluent in English and Tagalog

·      Knowledgeable in operating

§  QuickBooks

§  Magento

§  PayPal

§  Authorize.net

§  Open Table

§  Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher

EDUCATION

Art Institute, Las Vegas, NV

Bachelor of Science Fashion and Retail Management Candidate, Feb 2014

EXPERIENCE

Louis Vuitton, Las Vegas, NV (2013)

Art Associate

·      Providing guests with a pleasant experience & detailed information on the art installation. Handling concierge duties & human resources projects to create structure for store management.

Hottie World Inc., Las Vegas, NV (2008-2012)

Assistant Creative Director (2011-2012)

·      Fashion styling for photo shoots, online promotions, and assisting in buying & merchandise management

Customer Service Representative (2010-2011)

·      Assisted customers with online shopping, addressed customer complaints to assure customer satisfaction, invoiced and packaged orders

Store Supervisor (2009-2010)

·      Hired and trained employees, visual merchandising, register transactions and management

Sales Associate (2008-2009)

·      Assisted customers with selection of apparel, cashier duties, mannequin displays

Week 7: Work Cooperatively With Others To Achieve A Common Goal

Having the ability to put Louis Vuitton on my resume is an amazing variable on it's own. Just the name & the recognition of the company is enough to work wonders. Beyond this I have definitely had the opportunity to expand my horizons not only in the world of Fashion Retail but also in fine arts. Most of my internship is spent working in a Ganzfeld by the Artist James Turrell titled "The Akhob". I was never really concentrated on the art industry until this came my way. The knowledge that has been given to me will definitely help me not only culture wise, but also when it comes to growing in my field. Artists & fashionistas have created a growing partnership throughout time because it is such a compatible relationship.

Louis Vuitton has partnered with countless artists in creating prints, trunks, designs, & etc. to showcase their talent. It has not only helped the artist share their work but Louis Vuitton as well to produce something that's unique & irreplaceable.

I have been given the opportunity to not only say i've worked for Louis Vuitton but also for James Turrell. I have been cultured when it comes to luxury brands & also when it comes to art.

They give us projects to work on during our down time that we can put on our resumes to show how we helped the company. They are certainly concerned with our future & dreams, they support it 100%.

Week 6: Explain Industry Codes, Ethics, & Laws

Interning at such a well known company is such a privilege. Louis Vuitton is known as one of if not the most famous luxury brands. Everything from body language, appearance, & productiveness is measured. We always have to be on our best & most proper behavior. We have to give guests an experience that exceeds their expectations. They are paying a huge price for a product that comes with superior customer service. From the time they walk in til the time they walk out, there cannot be any behavior less than perfect.

The thing i love about Louis Vuitton is the fact that they care about you & your future. They are very open when it comes to discussing growth opportunities, they definitely place you on the write path & even hold your hand. They are sincerely interested.

Part of being an intern/employee at Louis Vuitton is the ability to be innovative. They encourage & support creative projects that will not only showcase your skills but also help the company. With this, you receive full credit.

Our HR manager is also very involved with us.She has given us her information so that we can contact her at any time. She is very approachable but serious about her profession. She makes it clear what is expected of their employees & is also open to any ideas or questions.

We have a board in our break room that lets us express ourselves artistically. Whether it's an observation we've made at work or something that inspires us, we can share it with the rest of our team members.

There is definitely a lot of leniency behind the scenes to show their appreciation for us putting our best foot forward when we are "On Stage". The company's structure is unlike anything i've ever seen before & i am so very lucky to be a part of it.