About Ben Schott

Career Summary:

Fashion Merchandising student with hands-on experience in merchandise management and retail operations. Currently pursuing a BBA in Fashion Merchandising at LIM College, with minors in Buying & Planning and Visual Studies. Demonstrated ability to manage showroom operations, support sales teams, and coordinate large-scale product preparations, contributing to significant sales achievements. Recognized for strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with a proven track record in customer service and team training. Seeking opportunities in retail buying to leverage analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, aiming for internships in summer 2025 and a full-time role post-graduation.

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Ben Schott's Skills

Soft Skills

Organization: Demonstrated through managing showroom operations and maintaining sales floor consistency.
Leadership: Shown by managing new hire training processes and assuming assistant manager responsibilities.
Effective Communication: Evident from high customer satisfaction ratings and successful coordination with sales teams.
Critical Thinking: Applied in problem-solving and resourcefulness in various roles.
Teamwork: Proven by supporting team efforts in showroom and sales environments.
Active Listening: Essential for customer service roles and team collaboration.
Resilience: Displayed through handling multiple responsibilities and maintaining performance under pressure.
Negotiation: Utilized in customer interactions and sales processes.
Optimism: Maintained a positive attitude in various work environments.
Establishing Relationships: Built strong connections with customers and colleagues.

Hard Skills

Retail Mathematics: Used for managing stock levels and sales data.
Statistical Analytics: Applied in analyzing sales trends and performance metrics.
Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel (including V-lookup & Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Adobe Creative Suite: Skilled in Photoshop and Illustrator for visual presentations.
Google Workspace: Experienced with Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs for collaborative work.
Merchandise Management: Hands-on experience in managing showroom operations and product preparations.
Customer Service: Proven track record of high customer satisfaction and effective service delivery.
Sales Support: Assisted in sales processes and prepared products for various sales channels.
Visual Merchandising: Knowledgeable in creative direction and styling for visual presentations.
Philanthropic Coordination: Organized donations and supported community initiatives.

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Career
Accomplishments

Significant Sales Contribution at ICER Brands:

Successfully prepared over 100 different garments for photoshoots, leading to the availability of over 800,000 garments for sale before the holiday season. This effort contributed to the Ultra Game brand achieving a profit of $40 million.

Exemplary Customer Service at Men's Wearhouse:

Consistently received the highest ratings on post-transaction surveys completed by customers, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and satisfaction.

Philanthropic Initiative at ICER Brands:

Organized and packed 60 boxes of excess sample garments to be donated to Natural Disaster Relief areas, promoting philanthropic business decisions and supporting community welfare.