Lauren Elizabeth McGarvey 1674 Carriage Hill Drive | Hudson, Ohio 44236 | 330.703.7610 | Lmcgarv2@kent.edu

OBJECTIVE

To begin my career in a friendly, positive work environment where I am able to learn and grow upon receiving my

Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maurice’s, Intern, Stow, Ohio June 2014 – April 2015

Learned and performed management functions in a retail setting

Completed various assignments to assist with learning and understanding of company philosophies

Participated in weekly conference calls with individuals from Home Office

Organized and managed an in-store fashion show in order to attract customers and drive sales

Recipient of one of two $1,000 scholarships nationwide given to Maurice’s interns

BENSON, NY, Intern, New York, New York Sept. 2013 – December 2013

Performed various tasks in a small business setting to assist day-to-day operations

Catalogued merchandise and developed inventory management for product stored in the New York office

Assisted with completing purchase orders and creating invoices to track merchandise and shipments

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Accessories Intern, New York, New York August 2013 – December 2013

Contributed to the Product Development and Production teams for jewelry and accessories

Checked-in and organized samples and prototypes into proper groups, and distributed properly

Entered essential data into various computer systems such as content and color

Filed and organized invoices and purchase orders from multiple vendors for sample merchandise

Demonstrated attention to detail by comparing quality of samples throughout stages of production

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Hastings Waterworks, Manager/Swim Instructor, Brecksville, Ohio May 2013 – May 2014

Oversaw three different pools and 17 employees to ensure lifeguards followed proper protocol

Conducted facility and employee audits and created lifeguard schedules using Microsoft Excel

Worked consistently as the head lifeguard from the summer of 2009 until the summer of 2012

Kent State University, Student Success Leader, Kent, Ohio Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

Worked with the Undergraduate Studies Office and Exploratory Advising Centers

Facilitated and instructed First Year Experience classes for freshman students

Mentored students with problems or difficulties such as study habits, time management, and personal conflicts

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Order of Omega Honors Fraternity, President Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, Vice President Programming Spring 2014 – Fall 2014

Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, Director of E-Comm Spring 2013

Delta Gamma Fraternity-Gamma Epsilon, House Manager Fall 2012

Kent State University Dance Team, Member Fall 2011 – Spring 2013

Fashion Student Organization, Member Fall 2011 – Spring 2013

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio May 2015

Bachelor of Science

Major: Fashion Merchandising, Minor: Marketing, GPA: 3.55 Dean’s List

New York City Study Away Program Fall 2013