D|S Deanna Sylvester 708.373.3741 | dlynnsylvester@gmail.com Profile Determined fashion business student with an interest in trend forecasting, styling, and design. Creative, with exceptional teamwork, customer service, interpersonal, blogging, and styling skills. Experienced working in retail, fashion events, styling, and for a luxury brand.
Education Columbia College Chicago | Chicago,IL Expected May 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business, GPA: 3.9 (Dean’s List) Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Scholarship Award Key Courses: Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Styling, Vision to Runway, Blogging
Freelance Fashion Blogger— TrendsoHard.com July 2014-Present • Blogging about trends and personal style Designer for Static Nails 2014 • Collaborated and designed nail set “Skella” Etsy shop owner—etsy.com/shop/CarpeDiemVintage June 2012-Present • Buying and selling vintage merchandise through e-commerce platform
Professional Experience AZEEZA, Chicago, IL 2013-2014 Fashion Business Intern • Dressed models, assisted, and prepped for fashion show events • Assisted with Vogue Mexico photo-shoot, look books, and social media • Interface and consulted with clients, prep clothing, inventory, and visual merchandise Akira, Merriville, IN 2012-2014 Stylist • Effectively communicated with clients and carried out personal relationships • Created fitting rooms with complete styled looks for customers and clients • Styled customers/clients, sold merchandise, and met sales goals • Distributed merchandise and created displays
Volunteer Event Volunteer for Simply Stylist July 26, 2014 • Prepped gift bags, check-in, set-up, and provided assistance to the Simply Stylist team Volunteer/Dresser, Mario Tricoci “Make me a Model” Fashion Show May 16, 2014 Stylist Assistant, Drake Hotel Photo Shoot May 5, 2014
Skills Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Lightroom, and Social Media Platforms Communication and Interpersonal skills when working with team members and clients