Kellie Raddatz

Ambitious Fashion Merchandising Graduate

Roscoe, IL 61073
kellie.raddatz@gmail.com - 815-621-6102
I am an ambitious and hardworking recent graduate of Western Illinois University. I earned my degree in
Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Entrepreneurship. My current career resides with Pandora as an
Assistant Manager and Service Specialist. I am continually growing and learning in this role and have
exceeded sales standards for the store. I am looking to continue to grow in the fashion industry and
challenge myself.

Work Experience
Assistant Store Manager/Service
Specialist
Pandora Rockford, IL
March 2015 to Present
Responsibilities:
Lead sales training
Manage and maintain customer relationships
Use analytic skills to problem solve
Plan store events and communication
Coach associates to improve sales
Open and close registers/ handle cash deposits
Create a positive team environment
Motivate and coach leadership team
Accomplishments:
I was promoted to Assistant Store Manager after
8 months as a Key Holder/Visual Specialist for
my professionalism, time management skills,
and ability to coach the team.

Key Holder/Visual Specialist

Pandora Rockford, IL
July 2014 to March 2015
Responsibilities:
Lead sales training
Use analytical skills to problem solve
Exceed sales standards
Lead installation of marketing campaigns
Open and close registers/ handle cash deposits
Create a positive environment
Accomplishments:
I have increased sales in jewelry categories that
needed more focus. I achieved a Design
Specialist role in the store based on my sales
contributions including ADS, UPT, number of
gold pieces sold, and number of credit cards
opened.

Assistant Manager
Maurices Rockford, IL
May 2014 to July 2014
Responsibilities:
Opened and closed store
Efficiently stocked freight
Provided exceptional customer service
Attended management meetings to discuss and
contribute to the store's goals
Accomplishments:
Although I only worked a short time at Maurices
I was a net producer and have contributed to the
store's successful sales.

Assistant
WIU Bookstore
Macomb, IL
September 2012 to May 2014
Responsibilities:
Set up exceptional visual displays
Efficiently stock freight
Attend buying meeting and contribute to buying
decisions
Operate cash register

Assistant Costume Constructor

WIU Costume Shop
Macomb, IL
September 2011 to May 2014
Responsibilities:
Designed studio show costumes
Help complete projects for upcoming
productions
Keep the shop organized and orderly
Complete alterations on costumes and construct
costumes

Desk Assistant

Peer Mentor

University Housing and Dining

Macomb, IL
September 2012 to December 2013

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL
March 2012 to September 2013

Responsibilities:
Provide customer service to residents
Answer phone calls
Check out keys and equipment
Check-in and give out packages

Responsibilities:
Attend class and assist students with advice or
homework
Lead class discussions or presentations

Education
BS in Family and Consumer Sciences/Fashion Merchandising
Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL 2011 to 2014
Skills
Sewing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Excel. Event Planning, CRM, Visual Merchandising, Sales Training,
Leadership, Management, Team work, Analytic Skills, Customer Service, Innovative/Creative Thinking,
Social Media
Links
http://kellieraddatz.weebly.com
Awards
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
2014I was awarded for the 2013-2014 school year based on leadership and community service.
Groups
Phi Kappa Phi 2013 to 2014
Honors Fraternity at Western Illinois Unviersity
Visual and Apparel Merchanidising Organization September 2011 to May 2014
VAMO is a fashion organization at Western Illinois University. I was secretary of this organization for a
year and Public Relations Officer for one semester.
Phi Eta Sigma January 2013 to May 2014
Honors Fraternity at Western Illinois University
Kappa Omicron Nu 2013 to 2014
Family and Consumers Sciences Honors Fraternity at Western Illinois University