Saron Bizuayehu

saron.bizuayehu@gmail.com | (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