SARAH A. MATHIS                                                                 

2905 HALSTEAD RD

                                                                        UPPER ARLINGTON, OH, 43221

                                        (614) 316- 5983, mathis.31@osu.edu

 

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging entry-level position in the fashion industry, with a focus on marketing and merchandising. 

Strongly desiring an opportunity to express creativity, product knowledge, and originality in fashion from mind to market.

 

 

EDUCATION

Parsons School of Design: Continuing Education                                                                                                                  New York, NY

Advertising and Consumer Analysis                                                                                                                                      Fall 2002

                                                                                         

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                                                    Columbus, OH      

Fashion Merchandising, B.S. (expected June 2004)                                                                                                Fall 1999 - Present

GPA 3.39 overall

Deans List: 1999, 2002

·          Marketing Policies and Promotional Strategy

·          Business use of Computer Related Sciences

·          Fiber Construction and Analysis

·          Principles of Art and Linear Design

·          Micro and Macro Economics

 

 

EMPLOYMENT 

The Donna Karan Company                                                                                                                                                 New York, NY

International Marketing and Licensing Intern                                                                                           September 2002- December 2002

·          Created all corporate communication for International Free Standing Stores

·          Coordinated and prepared all shipments via FedEx for Licensees and International Freestanding stores

·          Tracked corporate responses from all International Countries and licensee vendors

·          Prepared all commercial invoices for materials distributed to International Countries

·          Assisted all International Cliental and Press prior to the attendance of the Spring 2003 Fashion Shows

 

Pithecanthropus Consulting                                                                                                                                                 Columbus, OH

Marketing Representative                                                                                                                                       November 2001- Present

·          Documented corporate sponsored events for company newsletter

·          Attended Columbus Chamber of Commerce meetings to raise awareness of Java and JavaScript and encourage future businesses.

·          Contacted local newspapers regarding layout of company advertisements and promotions

 

Express World Brand                                                                                                                                                             Columbus, OH

Fashion Representative: Women’s Denim Expert                                                                                           October 1999– October 2002

·          Opened, closed, and helped create positive atmosphere at five different store locations with annual store volume                                             ranging from $6 -12 million a year.

·          Trained new employees regarding company-wide visual techniques to consumer psychology and converting the customer to feel welcome during their in-store experience: exceptional customer service

·          Participated in visual display of new collections, maintenance Fall 2002 front window as part of Floor-set Team

·          Informed customers via phone about current trends, fashion forecasting, and upcoming promotions.

·          Led seminars regarding latest product knowledge associated with denim for Fall 2001 Launch

 

 

ACTIVITIES

                        Kappa Delta Sorority: Vice President Public Relations, 2001-2002

                        University Registrar’s Council, Fall 2001 to Present

                        Baker Hall West Arts Council: Advertising Chair, 2000

                        International Thespian Society, inducted 1996

               

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

·          Environments:  Windows 95/98 NT, MS-DOS

·          Applications:  Adobe Photoshop 5.0, Microsoft FrontPage 2000, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook

·          Developed Website: http://www.ohio-state.edu/students/kd/