Saron Bizuayehu
[email protected] | (240)-821-4811 | [www.linkedin.com/in/saron-bizuayehu-a2957577]
Education
University of Maryland, College Park - Cumulative GPA: 3.67
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Supply Chain Management Expected Graduation:
Honors Programs: Carillon Communities: Write Now, Jimenez Porter’s Writing House May 2018
Work Experience
Fannie Mae Washington, D.C
Single Family Operational Risk Management Intern June 2017-August 2017
• Maintain Risk Profile whilst simultaneously documenting Governance and Reporting Compliance (GRC) Project progress
• Conduct Process Mapping for both Special & Distressed Assets (SDA) and Credit Policy through Visio software
• Coordinate Weekly GRC Project Tracker Updates for the Capital Markets, SDA and Credit Policy teams
• Formulate New-Hire Training tools and guides for navigation through Fannie Mae
Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase, Washington D.C
Chanel Sales Assistant Intern November 2016-January 2017
Provide support to sales staff with daily operations including scheduled audits and locators
Promote multiple sales campaigns, holiday events, and sustain client records
Communicate with various retailers and manufacturers to retrieve high demand products
Nordstrom Bethesda, Maryland
Retail Management Intern May 2016-August 2016
Exercise retail management skills in a fast-paced department with 20+ salespersons
Book appointments to assist customers for their individual shopping needs
Attend retail management, product development, and consumer analysis training courses
Resident Assistant, University of Maryland College Park, MD
Resident Assistant (2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years) November 2015-Present
Resolve and mediate conflict between residents in a 4.7 million dollar residential facility
Produce educationally, socially, and culturally beneficial programming events for residents
Advise, manage, and provide resources for 45+ residents in South Campus Commons 7
American Apparel D.C Metropolitan Area
Assistant Manager March 2014-July 2016
Support store manager in delegating tasks, maintaining store standards; store manager in training
Manage and train 30+ employees through RetailPro Software, Xterprise Clarity Suite
Assist in the month-long store closing of the Silver Spring location and the relocation of employees
Key-holder
Serve as the manager-on-duty during opening and closing shifts for storefront with $2 million in revenue
Lead sales associates to achieve maximum sales productivity at the Silver Spring and F street locations
Responsible for inventory control to minimize shrinkage and discrepancies to ensure asset protection
Leadership Experience
MasTERPiece Retail-Business Organization College Park, MD
Vice President May 2017-Present
Operate planning for fundraising opportunities and community service
Represent organization at information fairs with 100+ members recruited
Create, promote, and execute fashion shows, panels, and career-oriented events
Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity College Park, MD
Marketing Committee April 2017-Present
Create and produce advertisements for the fraternity and operate social media accounts
Active participant in the coordination of community service and professional development events
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Theta Nu Chapter College Park, MD
Financial Secretary May 2016-Present
Participate in monthly chapter meetings involving community service and outreach
Perform duties for programming committee including but not limited to initiative research
Responsible for the collection of monies, processing, filing, and handling of chapter funds
Imara Roose Inc. Mentoring Program Greenbelt, MD December 2015-Present
Corporate Relations Director/Mentor/Volunteer
• Mentor to 50+ Eleanor Roosevelt high school girls planning to matriculate to a 4-year school
• Serve as a liaison between corporations and the Executive Board for a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Garner 40+ financial sponsorships and donations ranging from $200-$5,000
Skills: Fluent in Amharic and Tigrinya, Proficient in Spanish
