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Paula (Smith) Jones
6 Pine Street
Arlington, VA  12333
555.555.5555 (home)     566.486.2222 (cell)
phjones@vacapp.com
                                                     
Experience

Key Holder, Montblanc
April 2001 - February 2005

• Opened new specialty boutique
• Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products
• Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records
• Integrated new register functions
• Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items

Sales Associate, Nordstrom  - Collectors and Couture Departments
July 1999 - April 2001

• Merchandised designer women's wear
• Set-up trunk shows and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines
• Worked with tailors and seamstresses for fittings
• Scheduled private shopping appointments with high-end customers

Bartender                                                                      
Jigg's Corner
February  1997 - July 1999

• Provide customer service in fast-paced bar atmosphere
• Maintain and restock inventory
• Administrative responsibilities include processing hour and tip information for payroll and closing register
Education

Ramapo College, Arlington, Virginia

Computer Skills         

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet 

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