Karen J. Caturan
- Purchasing
- Data Analysis
- Visual Merchandising
- Web Design
Resume Introduction
Resume Introduction
Summary
Summary
Motivated, detail-oriented, business professional seeking to apply a comprehensive background of well-diversified experience and pertinent double degree education to a progressive organization. Visual merchandising and product placement specialist with the ultimate goal of increasing brand awareness. Pursuing an opportunity that utilizes numerical business analysis, creative problem solving, reliability, and interpersonal communication skills to achieve company goals.
Possess experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, customer service (both B2B and B2C), operations management, and visual merchandising.
- Utilize new concepts quickly, including computer training of new software.
- Background developing visual merchandising in floor sets, back walls, and windows.
- Demonstrates leadership and the ability to exceed goals set by upper management.
- Uses educational and professional experiences to enhance performance, continuously striving to identify new successful processes.
Education
Education
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL 2005
Bachelor of Science in Operations and Information Management –
College of Business
- President of O.S.A. (Operations Management and Information Sciences Student Association) 2004
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL 2005
Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising –
College of Health and Human Sciences
Coursework Includes
Coursework Includes
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
Information Systems in Organizations
Operations & Information Management
Strategic Management
Quality Management
Service Management
Principles of Marketing
Operations Analysis
Database Management
Business Calculus
Business Communications
Principles of Selling
Apparel Product Analysis
Garment Construction
Economics of Apparel and Textile Industries
Consumer Behavior Related to Apparel
Fiber & Fabric Analysis I & II
Fashion Industries
Fashion Merchandising
Basic Drawing I & II
Beginning Design I & II
My work experience consists of Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Purchasing, Pricing Analysis, Management, B2B Customer Service, Retail Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales Operations and Corporate Information Management especially specific to Ecommerce overall. Thoroughly involved in the physical preparation of three store openings: Under Armour Brand House (on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, IL), Urban Outfitters (in Wicker Park area in Chicago, IL), and Banana Republic Factory Store (in Chicago Premium Outlets Shopping Center in Aurora, IL); therefore, have first-hand knowledge and experience of what high quality pristine retail visual presentation should consist of.