Jamaica S. Compton

4501 Granada Blvd. Apt # 215

Warrensville Hts, Ohio 44128

216-799-9257

Ahdonis03 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Objective: To obtain a challenging fulltime Career in the field of Fashion Design and Managerial Retail

Education:

International Academy of Design and Technology: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Associate Degree in Specialized Business/Fashion Merchandising

GPA: 3.6                                               Graduated: June 2008

Kent State University:    Kent, Ohio Various Courses August 2005

Skills:

·       Maintained, controlled accurate information                               

·       Delegated, obtained information, and met deadlines

·       Coordinated colors, and visual displays, designed apparel/ store prototypes

·       Investigated the motivation of buyers, strategized target market concepts

·       Organized, developed concepts and Strategic Business Plans

·       Sorted and analyzed textiles, oral presentations

·       Developed holiday displays throughout various facilities

·       Analyzed various products and the consumers who desire the product

·       Marketed merchandise to appeal to its prospect buyer 

·       Constructed partnerships with vendors and marketing ideas

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PhotoshopCS3, Flash HTML

Multilingual: English and Spanish

Work Experience:

Spencer’s Kemet Automotive Training Center: February 2009-Present Position: Clerical work/ Secretary

A Chance for Kids Non-Profit Organization: April 2008- Present Position: Freelance Fashion Designer

-Coordinated events, and designed little league football and cheerleading uniforms

Joe’s Crab Shack: January 2006- August 2006    Position:  Server

-Greeted tables and served food

Excellent Customer Service, opening and closing responsibilities

Spencer Gifts: August 2005- April 2006    Position:  Sales Supervisor of Retail Merchandise

-Selling, stocked, prepared merchandise, key holder, prepared the store for opening/closing
-Trained new employees, visual marketing, supervised employees, inventory

-Floor Plans and window displays, assisted customers as a floor salesperson
- Closing operations; cashiering, preparing bank deposits and registering funds

Ruby Tuesday’s: October 2004- September 2005   Position:  Hostess and Server

 -Greeted tables, and served food

Active Response Marketing: June 2002- August 2002    Position:  Telemarketer

  -Calling homes offering lower interest rates and home loans

Awards,  Achievements and Associations :