Rebecca L. Wolgast
Aspiring Visual Merchandising Professional
Email: rebecca_wolgast@comcast.net
Objective___________________________________________________________________
An entry level Visual Merchandising position with the potential for growth, that allows me to
learn as well as utilize my art and fashion knowledge developed over 4 years of college.
Education _____________________________________________________________________
Lim COLLEGE – New York, NY
Bachelors of Business Administration Degree, 2009 GPA: 3.7/4.0
(Concentration in Visual Merchandising)
Brookdale community college – Lincroft, NJ
Associate’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, 2006 GPA: 3.5/4.0
Profile ________________________________________________________________________
LIM Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising
Member Sigma Beta Delta- Business Honor Society
LIM Scholarship
LIM Visual Merchandising Club
Volunteer NY Cares Day
Brookdale Community College: 10 Day Trip to Paris- Fashion Coordination Class
Event Planner
Private art classes with known Red Bank, NJ artist Evelyn Leavens;
http://evelynleavens.com/home.html
Skills Summary _________________________________________________________________
u Project Management
u Lead in Project Development
u Professional Presentations
u Customer Service
u Marketing & Sales
u Command Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
u Computer Savvy
u Written Correspondence
u Scheduling
Internships ____________________________________________________________________
Van Cleef & Arpels – New York, NY
Visual Merchandising and Store Planning Intern 01/09-05/09
u Assist with Installation of Valentine’s Day 2009 display
u Source store planning elements
u Construct material boards
Babies “r” us – New York, NY
Visual Merchandising Intern November 2009
u One day internship to ready store for the holidays
u Construct fake present boxes
u Assist with merchandising floor sets and windows
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________
Investors Savings bank – Short Hills, NJ
Teller 07/09- Present
u Provide quality customer service and support
u Maintain knowledge of bank products to elicit sales
u Accurately manage routine settlements
Teller/Platform 2007-2009
u Open and maintain new accounts
u Aid customers in financial planning
u Process financial documents for customers
LIM College – New York, NY
Student Worker- Admissions Department 01/07-05/07
u Address telephone questions regarding LIM
u Input applicant inquiry cards into college database
u Maintain applicant files
Related Experience _____________________________________________________________
Macy’s – Freehold, NJ
Sales Associate- Designer Handbags & Fine Jewelry 2005-2007
u Merchandise Coach products and other designer handbags on selling floor
u Responsible for dressing display mannequins
u Recover and restock department inventory
rag shop arts and crafts – Freehold, NJ
Key Holder/Supervisor 2003-2005
u Supervise five sales associates
u Merchandise selling floor
u Create product promotional displays
