SUSAN ROSE MISKA
srmiska@gmail.com ~ 315 S. Locust St. Apt 303 ~ Denton, TX 76201 ~ (951) 526- 4758
EDUCATION
The University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising
Major: Home Furnishings Merchandising
Minor: Business & Spanish
Denton, TX
Expected August 2013
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Retail Marketing; Marketing Channels; Management in Marketing; Merchandising Problems; History of Contemporary Styles;
Retailing; Drawing and Planning; Textiles for Home Furnishings; Consumers in the Global Market; Decorative Accessories;
Consumer Studies; Organizational Behavior in Management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Home Furnishing Sales Specialist Anthropologie, Southlake, TX
August 2011 – January 2012
 Assisted showroom designer with inventory and incoming styles
 Maintained accessories on showroom floor in a timely manner
 Aided sales staff and customers with purchases and pertinent information regarding new styles, delivery dates, and
availability
Computer Sales Specialist, Best Buy, Denton, TX
October 2010 – August 2011
 Engaged in new selling techniques and promotions ideas/packaging formats to better improve sales in the department
 Kept floor merchandise in pristine order
 Was Up to Date on all electronics software, and hardware innovations, was able to have repeat customers, and brought in two
small businesses to purchase all their computer needs form the Best Buy store in Denton, TX.
Personal Assistant- Intern, Double Platinum Swag, North Hollywood, CA
May 2011-August 2011
 Held many different titles, including personal organizer, and software manager
 Developed a computing system for Ms. Weilands Company to better aid in the flow of progress and profit.
 Was able to organize the entire office, and hire new employees to better serve the companies development, and success.
Senior Draperies Associate, JCPenney, Austin/Denton, TX
August 2008- August 2010
 Promoted from cashier, to lead sales consultant for the Custom Draperies department in a few short months while still in high
school
 Managed the profit margins, and developed organizational behaviors among staff, to better promote selling strategies for new
employees.
 In my first year sold near forty thousand dollars in draperies, all while part-time.
 Was able to multitask, create floor plan aesthetic, and attend Draperies, and textile seminars to better develop understanding
of the products.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Adobe software: Photoshop, InDesign, and Elements. Hand drafting/rendering; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint); Internet research; Knowledge of NKBA guidelines; CPR certified; Fluent in Spanish.
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
UNT Sailing Team, Crew Member
Michael J. Fox Foundation, Team Member for DFW Area
NT Daily, Writer, and Photographer for College newspaper
Hope and Love 4 Kids, avid Volunteer Member
Community Youth Council, Council Director, Conference Delegate
2011 – Present
2011 – Present
2009–2010
2006–2010
2006 – 2009
SUSAN ROSE MISKA
srmiska@gmail.com ~ 315 S. Locust St. Apt 303 ~ Denton, TX 76201 ~ (951) 526- 4758
REFERENCES
Mary Weiland
Founder of Double Platinum Swag LLC.
Double Platinum Swag
Sherman Oaks, California
(619) 302- 1366
Mia Hendricks
Founder of Non-Profit
Hope and Love 4 Kids
Kyle, TX
(512) 585- 1393
Susan Hewitt
Employee/Operations Supervisor
JCPenney
Austin, TX
(512) 873- 0092