1. Maria Pasalidi
917 588 8026
Mariapasalidi@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Moscow State University -BA- Fashion Merchandising,Marketing and Management
EMPLOYMENT:
Visual Assistant/ Key Holder 2015-2016
 Achieved and exceeded the personal sales and productivity goals agreed upon with the store
manager
 Demonstrated a complete knowledge of the merchandises’ features and benefits to maximize the
sales opportunity
 Responsible to do client development beyond the initial transaction; utilizing phone, email &
written follow-up contacts
 Operated the POS register and email systems
 Safeguard the store’s inventory by adherence to the company’s loss prevention program
 Followed all store operational policies and procedures
 Client Book Management and Clienteling
 Identified and created brand appropriate visual displays and promotional projects
 Planned and implemented in-store visual campaigns
 Worked closely with the Marketing team to determine brand appropriate communication, as well
as Buying teams to determine promotional focus for the design and production of all elements
related to visual merchandise presentation
 Innovated new ways to keep communication to store fresh and effective by using technology to
advance current processes and tools
 Created and ensured consistency with seasonal styling of all visual direction from windows to in-
store presentations
 Coordinated and ensure proper follow through for all ongoing visual merchandising projects in
order to meet stated deadlines
 Communicated and collaborated with the store manager and merchandising team for all creative
needs including in-store merchandising, marketing materials, visual display installation for events,
etc. in the execution and completion of projects
 Liaisoned with Merchandising team and Store Planning to ensure guidelines are adhered to in all
store environments

2. Saks Fifth Avenue
Loro Piana 2014-2015
Brand Ambassador
 Responsible for hitting monthly sales targets for all product categories;
 Relaying product knowledge and working with all sales associates and personal shoppers to
educate them about the brand in general and the specifics of each collection;
 Effectively and efficiently operate & drive business in several different product categories through-
out the store;
 Liaise with Loro Piana Visual Merchandising to ensure that all visual standards are consistently
maintained:
 Prepare recap on business performance / sales, clienteling, top sellers, etc.;
 Participate in market appointments to ensure that the assortment is appropriately tailored to the
specific needs of the Saks Fifth Avenue customer
 Provide feedback to the vendor regarding insight on missed opportunities, best sellers
and competition.
Bloomingdale’s 2010-2013
Burberry London /Burberry Prorsum
Brand Specialist
 Achieved the sales goals for the season.
 Maintained Client book
 Managed the administrative process to run the day to day business.
 Followed through with buyers on order transmissions.
 Managed account specific day-to-day activities (Pos, shipping, customer service)
 Communicated with Brand Ambassadors/Selling specialists to make sure they are informed and
have all tools to achieve sales plan
 Communicated daily with buying office of clients (Assistants buyers/planners/buyers) to provide
most exceptional customer service.
 Analyzed weekly selling and see opportunities for re-orders, swaps, and react to business needs.
 Prepared presentations on best sellers, opportunities, etc.
 Communicated to management overall business and product trends at accounts.
Anne Fontaine INC. 2006 - 2010
Key Holder /Assistant manager
• Achieved/Exceededpersonal andstore salesgoalsandperformance metricsthroughthe
implementationof revenue buildingstrategies.
• Coachedand developedstaff toexceedindividual andstore goals.
• Coachedand developedstaff toprovide aworldclassshoppingexperience throughthe effective
executionof ExtraordinaryBrandSelling byestablishingaclientbase,stayingconnectedtocustomer
needs,anticipatingcustomerchanges,andmeetingcustomerchallenges.
• Supported the Store Manager andSeniorAssistantStore Managerinthe achievementof all financial

3. and operational objectiveswithregardstoexpense control,LossPreventionaudits/checklists,and
weeklyreports.
• Monitoredandmaintaincompliance of all companypoliciesandprocedurestomake soundbusiness
decisionsandcommunicated/educatedall staff members
• Partneredwiththe Store Managerand SeniorAssistantStore Manageronthe implementationof
visual merchandisingdirectivesandmaintained standards consistentwithcompanybrandstrategies.
• Communicated withStore Manager,SeniorAssistantStore Managerand/ordirectlytoCorporate
partnersregardingproductmix,trendsandneeds
• Holded store keysandregularlyparticipated instore opening andclosingfunctions.
SUMMARY
Resourceful assistantstore managerequipped withextensive experience inretailmanagementand
salesemploys excellentleadershipskillsandmultitaskingstrength.Broadretail andsalesexperience
witha superbworkethics.
Languages
Fluent in Russian and English
Skills
Microsoft Office XP, Photo Shop, Quick Books, Mac and PC Systems
REFFERENCES UPPON REQUEST