Ryan M. Slawski
417.496.5874
RMSlawski@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science, Housing and Interior Design, May 2003
EMPHASIS
Residential Interior Design, Interior Design Specifications, Visual Merchandising and Display, Retail Design, Color Psychology, AutoCAD, Textile Science, Color & Lighting Techniques
OBJECTIVE
To obtain part-time, freelance or full-time employment as a visual merchandiser utilizing my education and retail experience to create a pleasant shopping experience while enhancing sales.
WORK EXPERIENCE
-Independent Interior Designer
Creating spectacular one-of-a-kind interiors to personal clients, space planning and staging, room layouts, project management, select and purchase all elements of the interior space including but not limited to; textiles, accessories, furniture and paint selection
June 2003-Present
-West Elm- Orlando, FL- Visual Merchandising
Create, construct and execute quarterly visual displays, maintain visual standards set forth by corporate guidelines, design and stylize displays according to current home trends, construction of in-store displays using power tools, maintain organization of the visual prop storage room
October 2010- Present
-AirTran Airways, Orlando, FL- Flight Attendant
Greet and ensure the comfort and safety of each passenger, perform in-flight safety demo and service, Lead Flight Attendant overseeing all aspects of the flight, Check Flight Attendant mentoring all aspects of job performance of new hires as well as other operational qualification checks
June 2004-Present
-Georgian Gallery, Atlanta, GA- Assistant Interior Designer
Assisted in the production of high-end custom framing, assisted the principal designer in tasks around the studio, measured clients windows for custom window treatments, worked with the principal designer in the selection process for materials, fabrics and elements to design a one-of-a-kind custom space, customer consultations
June 2005-June 2006
-Chautauqua Airlines, St. Louis, MO- Flight Attendant
Greet and ensure the comfort and safety of each passenger, single flight attendant playing a key team member in a crew of three, perform in-flight safety demo and service
June 2003-June 2004
-Katie-Beth Fabrics, Springfield, MO- Interior Design Internship
Created innovative displays, assisted customers with fabric and color selections, organized sample library and visual props in storage, ordered fabric and purchased accessories for visual display, responsible for the execution of visuals prior to store sale events
January-July 2002
-Dillard’s, Springfield, MO- Visual Merchandising
Visual display associate over fragrances and cosmetics, created attractive gift sets, maintenance of the visual prop storage room, executing visuals in accordance with weekly promotions, customer service
March-October 2001
-Famous-Barr, St. Louis, MO- Visual Merchandising
Visual display associate over men's furnishings, making sure props, mannequins and fixtures were clean and orderly for the sales floor, ensuring each floor set was executed prior to sales promotion, customer service, maintenance of the visual prop storage room
February-September 2002, Seasonal 2000-2003
-American Eagle Outfitters, St. Louis, MO- Visual Merchandising
Executed displays and mannequins according to the quarterly plan-o-gram, ensured proper care and storage of current signage, sales associate, customer service
May-October 1999
-Gordman's, St. Louis, MO- Sales/ Visual Merchandising
Sales associate in every department of the store, assisted the visual merchandising manager with visuals and floor sets, maintaining cleanliness of the visual prop storage room, assisted with the execution of mannequin and signage displays in accordance with weekly plan-o-gram guidelines, sales associate, customer service
May 1997-March 1999
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