Alexis Reneé Jones
Fashion Merchandiser & Visual Stylist
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
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Assisting head faculty member with classroom instruction material, grading, and record keeping
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Performing various clerical duties such as documenting, faxing, scanning, and organizing filing system
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Working with faculty members to conduct research
Kohl’s Brand Representative
August 2016 - Present
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Identifying, assessing and negotiating local key event sponsorship and media opportunities to help drive Kohl's brand awareness on campus
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Accountable for executing event-marketing and branding activities: formulated strategy with goal of building brand awareness
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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
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Planned and maintained store’s merchandising aesthetic including mannequin, interior, and window displays
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Tracked and analyzed all inventory reports to implement creative merchandising changes to meet weekly goals
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Collaborated with department managers to develop promotional materials and plan for upcoming events
Senior Sales Associate
September 2014- October 2015
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Maintained excellent clientele services for students seeking professional attire in preparation for interviews, jobs, conferences, and internships
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Executed marketing and visual merchandising initiatives in order to increase student appointments
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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
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Identified and reached out to local and corporate companies to secure sponsorship for fashion show
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Organized advertisement-selling process for business ads in the program
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Promoted and market events through various social media outlets and created excitement for the fashion show
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