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Education

Central Michigan University                        

Fashion Merchandising (Major) and Professional Sales (Minor)      

Bachelor of Applied Arts; May 2017                                    

GPA: 3.5/4.0         

Accelerated Master’s Degree Student (2016-Present)
Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology

Master of Arts; May 2018 (Expected)

Work History

​Human Environmental Studies Graduate Assistant

​August 2016 - Present

  • Assisting head faculty member with classroom instruction material, grading, and record keeping

  • Performing various clerical duties such as documenting, faxing, scanning, and organizing filing system

  • Working with faculty members to conduct research

Kohl’s Brand Representative

​August 2016  - Present

  • Identifying, assessing and negotiating local key event sponsorship and media opportunities to help drive Kohl's brand awareness on campus

  • Accountable for executing event-marketing and branding activities: formulated strategy with goal of building brand awareness

  • Target, identify and develop contacts for recruitment

Store Management Intern, Kohl's

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

​First Impressions Merchandising Manager

​October 2015 – May 2016

  • Planned and maintained store’s merchandising aesthetic including mannequin, interior, and window displays

  • Tracked and analyzed all inventory reports to implement creative merchandising changes to meet weekly goals

  • Collaborated with department managers to develop promotional materials and plan for upcoming events

Senior Sales Associate

September 2014- October 2015

  • Maintained excellent clientele services for students seeking professional attire in preparation for interviews, jobs, conferences, and internships

  • Executed marketing and visual merchandising initiatives in order to increase student appointments

  • Suggested, selected, and procured outfits and matching accessories based on client’s appearance and preferences

​Threads Fashion Show, Director of Sponsorship and Public Relations

​October 2015 –May 2016

  • Identified and reached out to local and corporate companies to secure sponsorship for fashion show

  • Organized advertisement-selling process for business ads in the program 

  • Promoted and market events through various social media outlets and created excitement for the fashion show

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