Sara Pollin: Saks Off Fifth
Sara Pollin: Saks Off Fifth
Sara Pollin: Saks Off Fifth
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: I am Sara Pollin, a senior at the University of South Carolina majoring in Retail Management and
minoring Public Relations. I have gained a holistic view on the retailing industry through my past experiences. I am a
confident, social, driven person who is hoping to surge into a Merchandising role upon graduation in May 2020.
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Retail Management May 2020
Minor: Public Relations
GPA: 3.91
Certifications: Keyhole Social Listening Software
Related Coursework: Retail Buying, Retail Promotions, Shopper Analysis, Sales Strategies
WORK EXPERIENCE
SAKS OFF FIFTH New York, NY
Buying Intern-Men’s Tailored June 2019- July 2019
▪ Utilized Excel to generate weekly, monthly and seasonal best seller recaps for the four departments,
create pivot tables tracking trends, update digital inventory
▪ Participated in meetings with product vendors for the company and offered input in decision making
▪ Analyzed past and current business while comparing competition to identify new opportunities for
department growth
▪ Attended personal development seminars and guest lectures through the HBC Internship Program
AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Augusta, GA
Sales Associate April 2018, 2019
▪ A paid position during the week of the 2018 and 2019 Masters Tournament
▪ Collaborated with twelve other employees to provide excellent customer service
▪ Organized merchandise for patrons in size order and according to color
M BOUTIQUE Columbia, SC
Sales Associate August 2018- January 2019
▪ Collaborated with five other employees to reach weekly sales goals
▪ Developed an understanding of visual merchandising, buying logistics, and small business management
▪ Prepared new inventory three times a week to place on the sales floor
▪ Completed 300 hours of the 2018 Fall semester as practicum requirement for academic credit
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DANCE MARATHON Columbia, SC
Director of Family Relations March 2018-March 2020
▪ Served as a liaison between the 16 miracle families and the USC DM staff
▪ Organized events each semester to engage and encourage miracle families
▪ Created a monthly family newsletter that was sent at the beginning of each month
▪ Contributed to USC’s million-dollar fundraising for the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital by personally
raising $8,000 over my four years of involvement
USC PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT STAFF Columbia, SC
Co-Director of PNM Relations February 2018- September 2018
▪ Monitored the USC Sorority Recruitment email to respond to inquiries about the USC Recruitment Process
from the 1,800 Potential New Members
▪ Worked with the VP of Recruitment of the College Panhellenic Association to organize transportation
accommodations and attendance policies for Potential New Members for the Fall 2018
▪ Contributed to the logistics and organization process of USC Sorority Recruitment
RELATED SKILLS
• Microsoft Excel • Social Media Promotions • Visual Merchandising • Public Speaking