M ARCIE S.

URGO
8 Blue Heron Drive, Georgetown DE 19947
302-856-3396 • (cell) 302-542-3999 • urgo44@aol.com

EXPERIENCE
Direct Sales / Freelance Makeup Artistry
2006 to Present
Motives Cosmetics, Cabi Clothing, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Sussex County, DE
Conducted in-home sales presentations of high-end designer clothing, skin care/cosmetic lines, and costume
jewelry. Developed client base in Rehoboth/ Lewes and surrounding areas. Launched seasonal fashion lines via
county club events. Held makeover and skin care seminars and worked as on-site makeup artist for special events.

Full-time Parent/ Homeschool

1999 to Present
Family Home, Georgetown, DE
Stay-at-home mother of two children. Homeschooled one child for 1 1/2 years through middle grades. Active in
PTA, and volunteered on a weekly basis as elementary school classroom assistant.

East Coast Regional Vice President

1989 to 1998
Premier Concepts, Inc., dba Impostors Faux Jewelry, Denver , CO
Oversaw all retail operations for 18-24 stores in Wash DC/ Balt., New York, Philadelphia, Florida, Atlanta, St Louis
areas. Personnel responsibility for 95 employees, annual revenues approx. $6.8 million. Direct oversight of 8
stores with 10-12 stores reporting via 2 district Managers. Responsible for new store openings, including real
estate selection, design, visual planning, tenant relations, operations and systems set-up, merchandise planning,
recruiting, staffing and training. Instrumental in buying and selection of merchandise. Created and implemented
marketing strategies and sales promotions. Represented company in live television home shopping network
production, coordinating script and product offerings and acting as company spokesperson.

Store Manager
1986 to 1989
Banana Republic, Annapolis , MD
Supervised staff of 20 salespeople and 2 assistant managers. Store volume $2.3 million, 3,000 sq. ft. Responsible
for sales generation, training and developement of staff as well as operations, inventory control and loss
prevention. High volume, tourist location in downtown Annapolis.

Cosmetic & Fragrance Demonstrator

1975 to 1985
Garfinkels, Saks 5th Ave, Neiman Marcus, Bethesda MD, Northern VA, DC
Represented upscale fragrance and cosmetic companies for promotional sales demonstration in prominent
department stores. Attended numerous training seminars with major cosmetic companies. Aquired strong selling
skills and developed excellent reputation for sales results.

EDUCATION
Delaware Technical Community College, 2004
Georgetown , DE
Course Study- Business I

Friendly Senior High School, 1974

Fort Washington, MD
Graduate

INTERESTS
Member - Business Networking International, Rehoboth One Chapter, Lewes DE
Member - Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Georgetown DE