1. STEPHEN SCHMID
1236 MauryRD.Orlando Fl.32804( 407)-443-3494 | scs11557@aol.com,LinkedIn
COVER LETTER & RESUME
Hello my nameis Stephen. I amexcited doingmy part,to joinforces with your
luxury retail sales team,beforethearrival of Autumn, 2015.
I enjoy sharingmy visual arts skill andeducation,to createthebest“world class
customer service.” . I haveworked as a personal shopper,with customers fromall
over the world. Together we enjoyed shopping in specialty retaildepartmentstores
and boutiques,located in Chicago Il.,Bal Harbour Shopsin Miami Fl.aswell asOrlando’s
Expo Design Center. My retail specialty niche,isin helpingcustomers seethe
beautiful possibilities open to them,for their visual design projects,usingyourproducts.
I havediscovered thatabout95 %of my customers,finditvery difficultto group and
organizevisual shapes and colors to obtain a greatlook... Customers say thatwith my
help,they areableto delightfullysolvetheir mostdifficultvisual design challenges.Se
No matter whatHomeDesign, Furniture,Personal Clothing,Makeup and Accessorizing
projects my customers haveto complete. They loveto usecolor schemedesigningto
meet the projectneeds. I havea portfolio;full of complimentarycustomer letters.
Theseletters explain howmy customer services,saved themfromwasting precious
resources,duringthedesign and productselection process. I work hard to buildthe
mostvaluable,longtermprofessional friendships. Thesemutually productiveand
supportiverelationships,rewardmewith newcustomer referrals;alongwith a winning
reputation for providing professional excellence,incustomer serviceand selling.
I havebeen blessed startingin2001,to havealwaysbeen ableto hold a parttime
position withPublixSupermarketsin Florida. Ever sincemy visual artsandluxury
retail salescareer and collegeschooling;wereputon hold after the9- 11 bombingsand
financial crash. I haveenjoyed learningand developingworldclasscustomer service
and businessmanagementskills,fromthepros atPublix. I havehad thefollowing
PublixStorePositions: Cashier,FrontEnd Clerk,Stock Clerk and Product
Demonstrator. Publix taughtmehowto professionally surviveandsucceed,asone
of their winningteammembers.
I see thatthe luxury retailmarket isexpanding. My goal isto securea positionin
this businessonceagain,in order to help developthemostvaluableartproductionsand
sales accomplishments,for everyoneinvolvedwith our team.
Thank you for your attention,
Stephen C.Schmid
SKILLS
Languages
I haveworked in downtown Chicago IL,alongwith Bal HarborShops Florida. I have
no problemestablishingan instantsocial connectionwith anyperson of any social
economic background. I amableto sell whatever inany pricerangealongwith
establishinglongtermrelationships.

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Software
· Windows8,Office,Photoshop, Power Point,Cad.Retail POS.systems alongwith
inventory control.
· Ableto quickly sketch outvisual designs with dimensionsin perspective, to help
customer seethebestpicturethatcan be;consequently they feel confidentdesiring
the products presented in my visual presentations.
EXPERIENCE
2001-2006
&
2007- present
Cashier,/ Sales Clerk,PUBLIX Supermarkets@ PalmSprings Crossing,AltamonteFl.
· Responsiblefor outstandingcustomer service. Creatinga delightful socialshopping
experiences whilecompletingprojectfollowthrough. Building excellent,improving
relationships. Thecustomersandstaff likeand trustme
· HousewareStock Clerk, ApronsSimpleMealsdemonstrator,Departmentproduct
demonstratorand sales,FrontEnd Service,
· I amtold thatI communicatewith courage,transparency,kindness,humorand
respectful honesty. I look atthewholepicturewith a bright sideperspective
2001-2009 Sales Clerk,TheOrlando ExpoDesign Center,Fl.
· I was hired for Visual Display,promoted to co-managetheMirrorand ArtGalleries,
consequently increasingdepartmentsales40 %, Dueto the implementation of my own
designed productlocationand retrieval systems producingquick sales. Receivingthe
company highestrewardsand honors. I havereceived a portfolio full of customer
letters of appreciation. I learned howto designwith,sell and install products in all
12 of Expo’s Departments,receivingmany customer referrals.
Experienced in Fork Lift,Order Picker,Electric Ladder,
2000-2002 Home Furnishings - SalesClerk,Jacobson’sAltamonteFl.
ResponsibleforStock roominventory ,Visual Display,Sales Quotas,SuperiorCustomer
Service
2013-2014
1980-2001
Sales Clerk,PierOneExports,Winter Park VillageFl.
ResponsibleforStock room inventory,Visual Display,Sales Quotas,SuperiorCustomer
Service. CustomersTrusted my skills
Freelance CosmeticVendor,Makeup Artist ,Product Demonstration&Sales
Chicago Il. Bal Harbour and Miami Fl. Luxurydepartmentstoresand boutiques
Emlin cosmetics, Ultima ll, Halston,Ralph Lauren,Christian Dior,Revlon,Shiseido,
GeorgetteKlinger Salons

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Responsiblefor customer service, sales, Businessbranding and building,Fashion
photography,Facialsurgerypost opp.Makeup consultation,Stockand product
ordering.
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EDUCATION
1976 High SchoolDiploma, LyonsTownship,La Grange Il.
1976 Non Degree, 8 year Apprenticeship,CharlesVickery Studio,Lagrange IL.
Drawing,Paintingwith acrylics,water color,Airbrush,Visual Design&
Perspective,ColorSchemeDesign, Photorealism,Ongoingstudies
1978 Certification,Sixweek non degree,Salon Managementand Franchise
Ownership Program
ChristineValmyInternational School of Cosmetology & Esthetics
261 5th
Ave,New York,NY. 10016, 3.0 GPA.
1985 Non Degree studies, Miami DadeCommunity CollegeFL
ArtAppreciation,Writing 3.5 GPA.
2010 Ass.DegreeStudy,Interior Design,International Academy of Design & Technology FL,
30 Credits,uncompleted degreestudies
2013 DegreeStudies Valencia, Community College,Winter parkFl.
Enrolled in AssociateDegreeProgramGraphicArt Notcompleted
REFERANCES
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Revlon Inc.: 237 Park Ave. New York N.Y. 10017, 212-527-4000
Shiseido Cosmetics: 900 3rd Ave. New York N.Y. 10022, 212 805-2300
Georgette Klinger Salon: 9700 Collins Ave, BAL Barbour FL, Out of Business

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Main Salon, 87 Vandam St. New York N.Y. 10013, 212-620-
0180
Christine Valmy International School of Cosmetology & Esthetics:
261 5th Ave FL 24, New York N.Y 10016, 212 779-7800
Christian Dior 19 E. 57th St. New York N.Y. 10022, 212-751-7466
Halston; 96 Spring St. #2 New York N.Y. 10012, 212- 282-1200
Emlin Cosmetics: 290 Beeline Dr. Bensenville Il. 60106, 800-993- 6546,
http://www.emlin.com/
Pam Potenza: My Expo Design Center’s Store Asst. Manager, Independent Realtor FL
LinkedIn
Mr. Doug Hill: Publix Store Manager; Altamonte Springs Fl. 407-260-9973
Mr. Jeff Nardelli: Publix Store manager Casselberry Fl. Cell, 407-227-3134,
Store407673-0162
Mr. Paul Schetzle: Publix Front End Manager, 407-462-7226
Mrs. Jean Dearie: Publix Receiving Manager, 407-816-0884
Mrs. Myra Julian: Publix Apron Simple Meals Trainer & Regional
Miss Tammy Robinson: Publix Front End Manager, 407-260-9973