Susan Rose Miska
1111 Eagle Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (951) 526-4758 srmiska@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Expected Graduation August 2013
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Business Retailing
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
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Retail Marketing
Management in Marketing
Merchandising Problems
History of Contemporary Styles
Retailing
Consumer Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jewelry Sales Associate, Nordstrom, Frisco, TX
December 2012 – Present
 Began as seasonal employee, was promoted to permanent full-time associate after selling near $60,000 in sales
in a 2 and ½ week time period alone
 Worked with brand representatives such as, Michele and Movado, allowing our store to hold more exclusive
merchandise
 Accepted into the FNL (Future Nordstrom Leaders) program, an exclusive program which only accepts 4
candidates per learning semester
 Elected by my manager to be our stores team director for the Nordstrom Frisco Pinterest Page
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 through advertised promotions and packaging techniques to better improve
sales
 Responsible for providing accurate and knowledgeable guidance for computer related issues
 Maintained the needs of repeat customers, causing two small businesses to purchase all their computer and
software needs form the Best Buy store in Denton, TX, resulted in a sale of $74,253
Senior Draperies Associate, JCPenney, Austin/Denton, TX
August 2008 – August 2010
 Began as cashier, yet within three months was repositioned into a commission based window treatments
department
 Attended over 30 hours worth of custom window treatment seminars, workshops, and vendor exhibits
 Managed and designed sales goals for associates within my department
 Created floor plan displays for department
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
UNT Sailing Team, Crew Member
Michael J. Fox Foundation, Team Member
UNT LD Debate Team Leader
NT Daily, Writer, and Photographer for College newspaper
References Available Upon Request