KRISTEN T.

REID
Kristen.T.Reid@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Senior Sales Associate with experience in supervising and managing sales personnel in a fast paced, high-energy
retail chain. I have created a work environment that is result driven, producing high expectations and superior
customer service. I believe in a strong work ethic that addresses individual pursuits and a well-coordinated sales
team effort.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLE HAAN – RICHMOND, VA JULY 2008 THROUGH OCTOBER 2009
Cole Haan is a subsidiary of Nike, Inc., and is a company whose heritage defines traditional American style and
luxury. Though best known for high-quality, high-fashion footwear that uses Nike Air Technology, Cole Haan
began producing high-end accessories in 2004.
Floor Leader/Sales Associate:
Responsible for the supervision and skill improvement of 6 to 8 sales associates, the implementation of store
programs and activities as dictated by my Store Manager and our Corporate Headquarters, as well as achieving a
monthly sales goal and conducting client outreach services in order to drive sales.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Managed a team of 6 to 8 sales associates.
• Consistently achieved top sales volume in my store for the fiscal month.
• Completed a monthly “inspiration board” consisting of visual merchandising ideas that helped associates
improve their sales by approaching their job from a visual perspective.

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE – BRIDGEWATER, VA SPRING ACADEMIC SEMESTER 2007

Bridgewater College is co-educational college located in Bridgewater, Virginia. Since it’s founding in 1880,
Bridgewater has provided students from all over the world with a well-rounded, liberal arts education.
Writing Center Tutor:
Edited and helped students improve research papers, essays, and various other written documents for both
assigned coursework and professional pursuits.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Independently edited student’s written work in accordance with the Modern Language Association’s
Professional guidelines.
• Helped students improve their written documents through one-on-one editing and by teaching them better
writing techniques.
• Helped students track their progress by completing a written report on their improvement as well as
offering constructive criticism.

CATHY JACKSON LEITNER, PLC – HARRISONBURG, VA JANUARY 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 2003
Cathy Jackson Leitner is an independent estate-planning attorney practicing in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Since
leaving a much larger firm in late 2002 and forging out on her own, Ms. Leitner’s practice has grown immensely,
and she continues to be one of the predominant practitioners of her specialty in the Harrisonburg area.
Administrative Assistant:
Prepared Ms. Leitner’s daily correspondence to clients and fellow professionals; maintained the office filing
system; kept client accounts current in accordance with time-billed and payments made.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Implemented and helped maintain Ms. Leitner’s current office filing system.
 • Learned Quickbooks accounting software and utilized the software to create the office billing system.

KRISTEN T. REID
30 Emery Street • Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540.246.1145 • Kristen.T.Reid@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion and Retail Management (2009-Present)
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH – Online Division; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts Studies (2005)
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Weyers Cave, Virginia

SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Front Page, Power Point, and Outlook; Extensive experience with
both Macintosh and PC systems; Intermediate, and ever improving, ability with the Spanish language; Strong
written and verbal communication skills; Proficient with Quickbooks accounting software.

REFERENCES
References are available upon request.