Rebecca Bird

EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Science, Major: AYA Integrated English/Language Arts Education
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Mass Communication
Minor: English Literature
Deans List
Summer Business Institute, Study Abroad Experience London, UK
Miami University, Study Abroad Experience Florence, Italy

Expected graduation May 2016

GPA TBD
Graduated May 2011
GPA 3.46/4.00

June 2010 to July 2010

June 2009 to August 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Visual Coordinator, Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH
June 2013 to April 2014
Assisted the lead coordinator in the visual merchandising of Hollister Co. flagship stores in New York, NY and London, UK
Transitioned to a role as primary coordinator of Hollister Co.s highest volume domestic stores and Asia stores
Communicated with store management to ensure that implementation of new floorsets and floorset updates was timely and
efficient
Collaborated with cross-functional partners on item strategy and presentation in stores, including solving for item sell down,
maintaining company standards, and establishing brand identity and recognition
Associate Inventory Analyst, Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH
February 2013 to June 2013
Distributed more than 100k units of merchandise to domestic and international Hollister Co. stores each week
Responsible for independent projects as well as collaborating with peers to improve department processes
Assistant Inventory Analyst, Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH
May 2011 to February 2013
Forecasted sales based on financial plans, amount of inventory purchased, and past sales data
Distributed approximately 50k units of merchandise to domestic and international Abercrombie Kids stores each week
Collaborated with cross-functional partners on item strategy and distribution, including store presentation, solving for item sell down
and maintaining company standards
Brand Representative, Hollister Co., Livingston and Bridgewater, NJ
June 2008 to December 2010
Collaborated with the new stores team to set up and organize the opening of a store in Livingston, NJ
Represented the brand on the sales floor as a greeter and at point of sale
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
National Council of Teachers of English Student Affiliate at Miami (NCTE-SAM)
October 2014 to present
Attend monthly meeting covering topics in English and Language Arts education and professional development
Director of Greek Life Guides, Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 2010 to January 2011
Organized 70 Greek Life Guides who guided potential sorority members through the recruitment process
Public Relations Student Society of America, Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 2009 to May 2011
Contributed articles about the public relations field to the organizations newsletter, the PRemiere, printed four times each
semester
Attended monthly meetings featuring speakers in the fields of public relations, marketing, advertising, and broadcasting
Greek Life Guide, Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 2009 to January 2010
Introduced potential new members to Greek life, emphasizing the opportunities and benefits that membership offers, and guiding
them through the recruitment process
Chi Omega, Miami University, Oxford, OH
January 2008 to May 2011
Assisted in organizing events promoting strong relations between sisters as a member of the Sisterhood Committee
WMSR, Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 2007 to May 2009
Hosted my own radio show covering news in popular culture and recorded weekly news updates
SKILLS
Cultivating my writing skills through a personal blog: birdrebecca.wordpress.com
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and In Design
Knowledgeable of MLA and APA style