EDUCATION
Auburn University | Auburn, AL
B.S. Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production Management
Focus: Apparel Design
Minor: Business
Expected graduation: August 2021
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
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Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, & Photoshop
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Optitex 2D & 3D
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Microsoft Office Software Excel, Word, & Powerpoint
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Home & industrial sewing
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Pattern making & draping
PROFESSIONAL
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Excellent creative thinking skills
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Strong aesthetic eye for styling, social media, photography, & modeling
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Experienced in effective customer service to assist customers with needs while increasing sales
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Enjoys collaborative & team working environments
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Proven to learn process quickly
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Gained experience in group leadership & mentoring
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Strong communication skills for team working & customer focused environments
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Strong interpersonal skills
EXPERIENCE
IVORY AND WHITE | Birmingham, AL
Intern | June - July 2020
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Assisted in bridal appointments
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Shadowed fitting & alterations appointments
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Gained knowledge of the wedding industry
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Familiarized with designers Ramona Keveza, Lela Rose, Monique Lhuillier, & Suzanne Neville
BEHIND THE GLASS | Auburn, AL
Sales Associate & Model | June 2015 - March 2018
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Assisted customers with styling recommendations in the fitting rooms & on the sales floor
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Styled displays around the store to increase visibility & sales
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Modeled full looks for social media & marketing
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Learned about style & fit of brands such as BB Dakota, Blank NYC, & Cupcakes & Cashmere
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Processed new merchandise, organized inventory in the stock room, & prepared clothing for the sales floor
PARABLE STUDIOS | Opelika, AL
Marketing Intern | June - July 2018
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Assisted designers with t-shirt & business card graphic design projects, utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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Sourced & constructed client gift baskets
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Learned about video, design, & marketing practices, receiving constructive feedback to grow as a designer