Bradey Charles Graves

Gravesb5245@my.uwstout.edu
703 Wilson Avenue
Menomonie, Wisconsin
(608) 797-5490

Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout - Menomonie, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science Degree: Retail Merchandising & Management
Concentrations: Buying and Selling Operations and Fashion Marketing
Minor: Business Administration
Chancellors Award of Academic Achievement UW Stout:
Las Vegas Magic Trade Show Study Tour

Anticipated Graduation: May 2015

Collegiate GPA: 3.5

Fall 2011, 2013, 2014

Summer 2014

American Intercontinental University of London London, United Kingdom

Spring 2013
Study Abroad: Studying Fashion Marketing
Completed Coursework: Fashion Product Development, Fashion Shows, and Cross-Cultural Relations
Countries Traveled: France, Netherlands, and Italy

Related Courses
Visual Merchandising, Retail Practicum, Merchandise Planning and Control, Trend Tacking and Forecasting, Textiles,
Quality Analysis, Management Information Systems, Logistics, Basic Merchandising, Social & Psychological Aspects of
Clothing, Target Marketing

Skills
MS Excel, MS Word, Social Media, Interpersonal Skills, POS Systems, Direct Customer Service and Sales, Problem Solving

Experience
Visual Merchandising Teachers Assistant UW Stout- Menomonie, WI

February 2014- Present

Strengthening my organizational skills by overseeing the visual promotion lab.

Advising and assisting Visual merchandising students with their projects and displays.

Cashier/Front End Operations Mills Fleet Farm Menomonie, WI

September 2013- Present

Expanding leadership skills by training/managing cashiers and assisting with any transactional issues.
Accurately reconciling cash terminals, processing daily paperwork and preparing daily deposits.
Enhancing problem solving skills by handling various customer problems and complaints in a professional manner.
Increasing attention to detail by accurately processing defective items according to manufacturers warranties.

Model (Sales Associate) Hollister Co. - La Crosse, WI & Eau Claire, WI

September 2012-Present
Working as part of team to achieve the highest level of service and corporate goals.
Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
Enhancing my leadership and communication skills by managing and training new store associates.

Impact Team Member, Hollister Co. - Lacrosse, WI & Eau Claire, WI

September 2010-September 2012

Advanced personal responsibility by taking initiative when given opportunities in multiple ordering and other areas of need.
Gained visual merchandising skills and experience in over 100 floor set designs and implementations.
Built organizational skills in stockroom maintenance and auditing presentations.

Activities
Stout Retail Association

Participated in the SRA Mentor/Mentee program, Fall 2013

Awarded Professional Development Series Certificate, Spring 2012
Participated in Stout Retail Associations Relay for Life Team Spring 2012

September 2011-Present