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Summary
Education Work History
- Determined, self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable fashion industry professional - Possesses excellent communication skills - Great knowledge of computer software including 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
Graduation Date: 5.2013
Marketing/Events Intern at Michigan Avenue Magazine (Chicago, IL)
8.2012 to Present
- Helped plan, coordinate, produce, and run major events for the magazine
- Worked with all departments of the magazine (i.e. marketing, sales, advertising, etc.) to gain an understanding of how publications operate - Helped with all marketing and PR aspects of the company on a daily basis
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 Freelance Fashion Show Producer at Cadance, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
1.2012 to Present
10.2011 to Present
- Worked with Fashion Show Producer and Event Planner, Amy Olson, on multiple events & shows including Pamella Roland, Lia Sofia, & Hush Puppies - Responsibilities involved planning, coordinating, and running castings, fittings, pulls, inventory, financial planning, etc. - Helped style and coordinate models complete looks: clothing, hair & make-up, accessories, etc. - Worked on all apects of shows from conception to execution
Intern at Agency Galatea (Chicago, IL)
- Managed the agency’s website including photos, layout, editing, and design - Worked with models, photographers, and stylists to help coordinate shoots - Assisted on photoshoots, castings, and runway shows for the agency - Conducted PR and marketing for the agency including social networking
Volunteer
Chicago Fashion Week Volunteer 2010 to Present Event Production Assistant to event producer, Amy Olson, 2011 to Present FACTOR Women Street Team Member 2010 to Present Styling Assistant for Chicago Social and Michigan Avenue Magazine shoots 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
8.2011 to 1.2012