MAYALEN M. SOTO
PO Box 9204 S. El Monte Ca, 91733
sotomayalen@yahoo.com
323-489-9386
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising and Management
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
Associates of Arts , Merchandise Marketing
2009
2014
EXPERIENCE
AEG Merchandising, Los Angeles , CA
April 2014-current
Buying Intern
• Assisted buyer
• Input Purchase Orders
• Review Purchase Orders
• 6 month plan
Jcpenney, Downey, CA
April 2010 – December 2012
Department Manager /Internship Program
· Open/close the store on a weekly basis,
· Attend weekly trainings on intern and store management
· Delegate tasks amongst associates, train and coach associates daily, set weekly schedules
· Set weekly goals , store plans, set floor and merchandise arrangement.
Nordstrom, Glendale, CA
June 2012- August 2012
Cosmetics Intern
· Maintained an organized clientele book and increase daily and weekly sales
· Promote Nordstrom credit card and Anniversary sale
· Assist Make overs at the MAC counter and Estee Lauder Counter
· Attended monthly corporate meetings with the fashion board
Sephora inside Jcp, Montebello,CA
April 2010- June 20012
Product Consultant
· Maintained an increased daily and weekly sales goals
· Assisted customers in makeup application, consultation, and cosmetics/skincare knowledge
· Promoted the store during special events, such as inviting clients to the premieres of new
cosmetic collections
· Helped with store maintenance of the store by cleaning, sorting merchandise and organizing
cosmetic visuals
Macys, Montebello, CA
Clinique Consultant
· Maintain and increase weekly goals
May 2009- September 2009
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Maintain an organized clientele book and invite customers for events and products
replenishment
Open/Close counter and maintain cleanliness of cosmetic counter
SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication, sales & customer service oriented, proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer,Adobe Illustrator, Strategic thinker, Energetic and
multitasked.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Founder of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc at Cal Poly Pomona,
Miss California USA contestant 2012
BEBE/ELLE Fashion Show Debuts Long Beach 2007 and the Grove 2010
MAKE UP ARTIST Certified 2007