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RESUME

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SKILLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Fashion merchandising and design student graduating December 2018 with a desire to move upon graduation. A cumulative seven years retail experience in various positions, combined with merchandising and design education has resulted in the accumulation of skills in Excel and all other Microsoft Office applications, retail math, problem solving, research, communication, leadership, and adaptability. Self-motivated and dedicated to the continual growth of knowledge in retail planning and allocation.

EDUCATION
COURSES
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
FASHION MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
December 2015 - December 2018
Graduating with completion of both specialities of merchandising and design, GPA 3.91/4.0, Dean's List High Honoree four consecutive semesters,  graduating Summa Cum Laude, honor of distinction. 

 

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  • Merchandise Planning and Control 

  • Advanced Merchandise Planning and Control

  • Advanced Textiles

  • Economics: Micro and Macro

  • Fashion Economics

  • Business Organization and Management

  • Retail Management and Promotion

  • Calculus for Business and Social Sciences

  • Statistics

  • Professional Leadership

  • Problem Solving and Research Methods

  • ​Apparel Product Analysis

  • Fashion Trend and Industry Analysis

  • Clothing and Behavior 

  • Fashion History I and II

  • CAD for Apparel Design

  • Flat Pattern Apparel Design

  • Draping Apparel Design

  • Marketing Management

  • Fashion Promotion

For more info on how I've used these skills click here!

  • ​Excel Data Analysis

  • Retail Math

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Time management

  • Research

  • Analysis

  • Problem Solving

  • Adaptability

  • Communication

  • Multitasking

  • Attention to detail

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

WORK EXPERIENCE

ROYAL + REESE | NORMAL, IL

DESIGN TEAM LEAD

August 2018 -  Present

>Direct design interns and train new employees.

>Ensure quality and accuracy in garment production.

>Develop design ideas for future collections.

>Created system to track pattern piece inventory.

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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL

MERCHANDISE PLANNING AND CONTROL TEACHING ASSISTANT

August 2018 - Present

>Instruct students on merchandise planning, retail math, and Excel.

>Grade coursework and hold review sessions.

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ADVANCED TEXTILES TEACHING ASSISTANT

January 2018 - May 2018

>Instructed students in textile testing in accordance with ASTM and AATCC standards.

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CLAIRE’S INC. | HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

BUYING INTERN

June 2018 - August 2018

>Generated France specific precious metals assortment for Spring 2019 by analyzing sales data and trend reports.

>Analyzed weekly business of precious metals and body jewelry departments with buying and planning teams.

>Observed planning team in markdown decisions and examination of style summaries.

>Attended monthly planning and budgeting meetings held to determine profit and growth opportunities.

>Observed merchandise allocator in store grade management on AS400.

>Observed buying team in vendor negotiations, PO management on AS400, and preparation for buy trip.

>Analyzed IC and approval samples for correct packaging, labeling, and material.

>Conducted competitive shopping analysis for both North American and European divisions.

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HOLLISTER CO. | ROCKFORD, IL

BRAND REPRESENTATIVE AND STOCK ASSOCIATE

June 2011 - August 2018

>Met daily sales, conversion, and club sign-up goals through customer interaction and selling technique.

>Used planograms and markdown sheets to complete store updates.

> Completed daily tasks of managing inventory, working cash wrap, and maintaining sales floor.

>Trained and directed new employees on tasks that needed to be completed.

APPAREL SALES AND MARKETING INTERN

January 2018 - May 2018

>Met daily sales and order goals.

>Created content for social media platforms.

>Job shadowed VP of Marketing and CEO.

>Managed new and existing inventory.

PROJECTS

Go to my projects page for more information!

France Specific Precious Metals Assortment

Claire’s Inc. |  June 2018 - August 2018

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Retail Merchandising Project with Six Month Budgeting Plan 

Illinois State University | January 2018 - May 2018

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LeXe: A Plan for a Sustainable Business

Educators of Socially Responsible Apparel Practices | January 2018 - June 2018

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Representation of Aging Women in Advertisements

International Textile and Apparel Association Conference | January 2018 - Present

ORGANIZATIONS

FASHION MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION | MEMBER

August 2017 - May 2018

Attended biweekly meetings aimed to prepare members for a career in fashion and spoke with current professionals in the industry.

VOLUNTEERING

FIX - IT - FRIDAY | VOLUNTEER

AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2018

Altered and repaired clothing items for the public that needed mending.

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ILLINOIS STATE FASHION SHOW | BACKSTAGE COORDINATOR

APRIL 2018

Ensured fashion show ran smoothly by maintaining correct model order and fixing any issues that occurred backstage. 

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