Summary A determined, creative and hard working individual with eclectic style that enjoys all things in fashion with a focus in visuals, merchandising and styling. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills. Education Columbia College Chicago, IL Bachelors of Fine Arts- Fashion Business, Marketing Minor GPA: 4.0 Work Experience Creative Intern at Ralph Lauren, Chicago IL • Assisted with all window and floor displays • Dressed and style all mannequins throughout the store • Constantly coordinated display items to standards
5.2013
5.2012 to 5.2013
Sales Associate at Anthropologie, Chicago, IL 5.2012 to 11.2012 • Handled customer transactions at cash wrap • Assisted and consulted customers at the dressing rooms and worked as a stylist • Prepared items for selling floor as well as maintained organization throughout store Visual Merchandising Intern at Anthropologie, Chicago, IL 9.2011 to 12.2011 • Determined which velocity items in the store were selling and why • Created window and store displays • Prioritized merchandise on the sales floor for new product Visuals/ Sales Support Associate at Victoria’s Secret, Chicago, IL 4.2011 to 8.2011 • Rearranged store floor sets independently as well as in teams • Processed new merchandise and determined placement on sales floor • Led and supervised stock checks for customers and co-workers Volunteer Experience Assistant for Oak Street Design’s 2013 Project Windows Event Fashion For A Cure 2012 runway dresser Style Max/ The Merchandise Mart set up volunteer Style Chicago event volunteer/runway dresser Memberships National Society of Collegiate Scholars 1.2011 to 5.2013 Board member of Columbia College Fashion Association 9.2010 to 5.2013 Skills Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office as well as social media outlets including: Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and blogger.