ConnorChilders
200 W. 67th Street, Apt. 12H, New York, NY 10023 * connorchilders.com * (913)-742-9970 * connorchilders@gmail.com
Summary
Education Work History
- Determined, self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable fashion industry professional - Possesses excellent communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Studio - Well experienced with various social media facets including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blogging Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Bachelors of Fine Arts- Fashion Business, Public Relations Minor GPA: 4.0, Dean’s Honor Roll
Marketing/Events Intern at Michigan Avenue Magazine (Chicago, IL) - Help plan, coordinate, produce, and run major events for the magazine
8.2012 to Present
- Work with all departments of the magazine (i.e. marketing, sales, editorial, etc.) to gain an understanding of how publications operate - Help with all marketing and PR aspects of the company on a daily basis
Intern at Atelier AZZA (Chicago, IL)
3.2013 to Present
Freelance Event Production Assistant at Cadance, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
10.2011 to Present
- Coordinate PR, brand outreach, and event prouction for design house - Helped coordinate, plan, and open brand’s first retail store on Michigan Ave. - Assist in showroom maitenance, brand representation, and assistant duties
- Worked with Event Producer, Amy Olson, on 20+ fashion events and shows including Pamella Roland, Lia Sofia, & Hush Puppies - Responsibilities involve planning, coordinating and running castings, fittings, pulls, inventory, financial planning, etc. - Help plan, style, and coordinate models complete looks - Work on all apects of events from conception to execution
Intern/Freelance Creative at Ralph Lauren (Chicago, IL) - Creative visual internship that developed into a freelance position - Worked with all visual aspects of the store including window displays, styling mannequins, and interiors - Job skills required included timeliness, fast-learning, creativity, self-motivation, outgoingness, and dedication Intern at Agency Galatea (Chicago, IL)
1.2012 to 1.2013
8.2011 to 1.2012
- Managed the agency’s website including photos, layout, editing, and design - Worked with models, photographers, and stylists to help coordinate shoots - Coordinated and Assisted on agency’s photoshoots, castings, and runway shows - Conducted PR and marketing for the agency including social networking
Volunteer
Styling Assistant for ELLE Magazine and Chicago Social photo shoots Dressed 40+ fashion shows including: Oscar de la Renta, Yigal Azrouel, and Jason Wu Chicago Fashion Week Volunteer 2010, 2011, & 2012 Fashion’s Night Out Volunteer 2010, 2011, & 2012 Fashion for a Cure 2012 Event and Runway Coordinator Vice President & Recruitment Director of Columbia College Chicago Fashion Association