sarah micklow resume 2016
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Sarah A. Micklow 759 South 6th Street | Philadelphia, PA | 19147 | 570.764.7520 | [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manor Home and Gifts, Philadelphia, PA October 2007 - Present
Retail Manager& Sales Associate
● Enhance customer experience by providing a welcoming and friendly environment. ● Fulfilled customers’ special orders in store, online and over the phone. ● Assist with bridal registries, including Microsoft Excel database and bridal website. ● Organize vendor documents and invoices; process all orders for manufacturers ● Manage social media accounts for store’s Twitter (@manorhg), Facebook and Pinterest. ● Maintain updated knowledge of over 100 different luxury items and brands. ● Communicate with vendors to ensure delivery of products and large-volume orders. ● Conducted market and product research for upcoming trends to buy new product lines
increasing sales quota for each quarter. ● Merchandise and organize showroom; plan in-store events to drive sales.
Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA May 2007 - October 2007
Research Assistant, Regional Foundation Center
● Performed grant research to identify prospective funding opportunities. ● Collected data on individual donor prospects and corporate giving in the region. ● Assisted patrons with research requests and general use of resources. ● Created a Microsoft Excel database to catalog Social Science Department periodicals.
Temple Opera Office, Philadelphia, PA August 2006 - May 2007 Administrative Assistant, Opera Theatre
● Provided administrative assistance for the opera production manager and producer. ● Organized ticket sales and assisted with all aspects of opera productions. ● Cataloged music archives, created and updated Microsoft Excel database.
VOLUNTEER/NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE
Vaudevillians NYB January 2011 – Present
Captain – 2015/2016
• Lead New Year’s procession in 2016 Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade. • Planned, organized and executed fundraisers for operational expenses. • Managed operational budgets and purchasing activities. • Contributed to the cohesive creative aesthetic of the Vaudevillians New Years Brigade.
Member – 2011 – 2015
• Participated in fundraising events; marched in Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade.
Fashions for Good LLC 2015 - Present
• Consult on website content and social media account best practices to promote nonprofit supporting Philadelphia schoolchildren
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Quickbooks Pro, Raiser’s Edge
EDUCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA May 2007
Esther Boyer School of Music - Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, Voice
HONORS/ACTIVITIES:
• Esther Boyer Scholarship, Talent Merit (2004 - 2007) • Temple University Opera & Concert Choir – (2004 -2007)