Angela Shippen
Salesperson and Artist · MAC cosmetics
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
Multi-passionate professional seeking a full-time merchandising position in Southern California. Hi! I went to school for Fashion Merchandising but most of my professional experience has been in international education. I moved to Spain with a scholarship to teach English in 2010, thinking I'd be gone for a year to practice Spanish and gain international experience. I never would have imagined that I would end up staying over five years and become fluent. My husband and I decided to move back to the US this past August (2017), and he was recruited for a position in Austin, Texas. We're looking to move again to the west coast where there are more fashion brands. I'm itching to start working in a more challenging, hands-on position. I am available to start immediately with 2 weeks notice. Thank you!
Work Experience
Salesperson and Artist
MAC cosmetics2018 – Present
Makeup Artist and Sales Associate for Mac Cosmetics.
ESL Teacher
U.C.E.T.A.M; various in Madrid, Spain2001 – 2017
Planned and taught lessons in all subject matters; supervised and led groups; assisted in curriculum development. Broadened my students’ vocab through creative elements, i.e. photography, drawing, art, film, design. Utilized alternative methods such as phonetics instead of alphabet for early-learning. Consistent, high-level of patience and understanding in an international environment. Effectively communicates and solves problems in both Spanish and English.
Copywriter and Translator
Panda Security; Madrid, Spain2016 – 2016
Supported the marketing, sales and design teams while multitasking a number of time-sensitive tasks such as internal/external reports, press releases and social media content. Translated daily articles for the blog and managed comments. Collaborated with the team to develop new Marketing objectives for US and Canada. Adhered to all corporate brand guidelines when writing copy. Developed excellent communication skills as the only English speaker in a foreign environment.
Key-holder
Charles David2013 – 2014
Assisted team in sales, merchandising floor, inventory, and cash/credit transactions. Successfully responded to business objectives from HQ, and was able to surpass LY sales with old merchandise (HQ going out of business), using creative and innovative solutions. Created and maintained customer relationships through positive interaction, the use of excellent interpersonal skills, and
Temporary Administrative Assistant
The Eastridge Group2012 – 2014
Greeted customers and created relationships with clients / potential clients (both local and foreign). Responsible for booking travel; both domestic and international. Organized and managed invoices, PO’s, and classified client documents. Completed data entry and revisions. Answered telephones using a multi-line system and sent corporate e-mails with Outlook.
Intern
E! Television2010 – 2010
Assisted the International team with programming acquisitions/buying decisions. Conducted program research, compiled information based on programming, and communicated insight to team members. Term-long project: Created an excel document organizing all past, present, and future programming information with the footage commentary to facilitate the buying process. The V.P. of International Networks used this binder as her guideline during market in France.
Retail Management Intern
Nordstrom2009 – 2009
3-month intensive fashion internship where I learned from Nordstrom leaders in Merchandising, Buying Production, and Design. Researched trends, merchandised sales floor, and planned/executed marketing initiatives. Coordinated in-store promotional events to raise brand and product awareness for the consumer. Coordinated an in-store rally that motived employees to surpass the daily sales expectation.
Salesperson
Nordstrom2005 – 2007
Seasonal salesperson at Nordstrom during college. Worked in customer service, sales and with cash/change transactions.