OURTNEY LEMENS

\ EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, Missouri Major: Merchandising of Apparel, Textiles, and Furnishings | Minor: Business Cardinal Key Honor Society Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society May 2014 3.45/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate | Watercolors High Fashion | Kansas City, MO Jan. 2010 - Present Build relationships with the niche market for formal wear, leading to increased daily sales results Design displays and dress mannequins featuring current trends to attract customer traffic Served as fashion coordinator for yearly Flair Fashion Shows Student Ambassador | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO Jan. 2012 - Present Customize tours to educate potential students and their families on history, traditions, and culture of the University by creating a unique and memorable tour experience that exceeds expectations Contribute to Northwests increasing enrollment rate and longevity of the University Sales Representative Intern | r.b.c. inc, | Chicago, IL May 2013 - Aug. 2013 Developed relationships with prospective buyers for the clothing line Hart Denim by asking open-ended questions to determine which features to focus on Promoted the company through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest Increasing the following by 70 percent Professionally represented r.b.c. inc, for the clothing line Kersh at the MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas Sales and Management Intern | Buckle | Kansas City, MO May 2012 - Aug. 2012 Aided manager in reviewing applications, and scheduling and conducting team selection interviews Reviewed daily progress with teammates at the end of every shift and provided constructive feedback in order to help their daily averages sales to reach over $95 Attended weekly manager meetings to discuss new strategies and promotions

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Alpha Sigma Alpha Vice President of Public Relationships and Recruitment Planned themes, decorations, attire, speakers and activities for the three day Panhellenic Recruitment process Implemented new successful strategies and processes for the selection process of potential new members Sept. 2010 - Present Vice President of Membership Education Guided new members through 10-week program of the 8 Core Values and 4 Aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha Developed a pledge class of new members that met all requirements to become an initiated member of Alpha Sigma Alpha

St. Jude Up til Dawn April 2011 - Present Production Chair / Entertainment & Logistics Chair Organized an all night event Stay Up for Good with activities and games that raised over $10,000 for St. Jude Children Research Hospital Independently delegated task to Logistics and Entertainment Chair to ensure collaboration with student body