June 2016-July 2016

• Assist store management in the opening, day-to-day operations, and closing the store as well as staff development, customer service, merchandising, sales, inventory control, loss prevention, shipping/receiving, information management, and leadership
• Direct sales floor activities, assist customers and address customer concerns
• Track, analyze, and convey store needs and sales goals to staff to ensure production targets are met
• Maintain the store's visual objectives and housekeeping standards by straightening merchandise and assisting in floor and fixture changes

May 2015 - August 2015

• Engaged in weekly Leader Development Meetings and participated in monthly conference calls to discuss sales goals
• Managed women’s denim and recruiting department, created a 30 day business plan in order to increase sales
• Set daily segment goals and managed teammates in order to meet segment goals 
• Recommended, selected, and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires to make sales
• Maintained knowledge of customer service expectations in order to meet the needs of every guest
• Performed merchandising tasks, such as handling freight, preparing displays, markdowns, and transfers

May 2015 - August 2015

• Pitched and produced  weekly articles  for the company website
• Attend monthly meetings to pitch ideas and present research
• Analyzed current trends and fashion icons in the industry to create compelling content
• Utilized social media to promote blog posts and generate interest 
• Created graphics such as mood and trend board to relate to article content 

August 2014-December 2014

• Published weekly articles for publication by conducting research on current trends and events
• Pitched article topics to the managing editor
• Promote articles through the use of social media 
• Participated in Peer Reviews in order to ensure quality work  
• Conducted interviews with readers, sources and professionals to produce  materials for publication
• Featured in the "Top 5 Read Articles"

January 2014-May 2014

• Captured street style photography on men's fashion around campus and submitted article's on trends
• Participated in webinars, bi-monthly Twitter chats with fashion industry executives, and other events
• Worked with editors to further develop photojournalism skills and enhance work
• Promoted articles through the use of social media