Work Experience:
Operations Manager, Buckle, Myrtle Beach, SC (November 2017- April 2018)
Oversee a variety of operational task assigned by store manager for backroom management
Manage promotions by educating teammates and ensuring signage is displayed appropriately
Complete hiring selection activities
Compare and verify merchandise invoices to items received to ensure that shipments are correct
Create and develop any visual merchandising needed on a weekly basis
Coordinate with Freight Coordinator on a daily basis
Fashion and Event Designer, Saieta Designs, Myrtle Beach, SC (started in 2009)
Produce original clothing through technical design skills of flat patternmaking and draping
Completes full operational duties of buying, supplying, and customer relations
Handles production and styling for fashion shows and photoshoots
Identifies current and future customer requirements through trend forecasting and client preferences
Markets merchandise through advertising, trade shows, fashion shows, and client reference
Assistant Store Manager, Walmart, Myrtle Beach, SC (October 2015-October 2016)
Responsible for ensuring customer service, supervising employees, enforcing company regulations, and taking care of various administrative tasks: schedule employees, delegate daily assignments, implement promotional campaigns, track inventories, analyze and report sales data, coordinate merchandise shipments
Visual Merchandising Manager, Forever 21, Raleigh, NC (July 2012- October 2015)
Implemented and maintained the visual upkeep of the store and merchandise through: mannequin styling (windows and interior), executing floorset layouts and merchandising strategies through company wide visual promos
Oversaw and delivered the direction of new merchandise, replenishment, inventory control and associates
Brand Visual Merchandiser, Winston Retail Group, Raleigh, NC (August 2012-May 2014)
Merchandised and insured full selling potential of products by utilizing client and company directives by creating visual displays and mannequin styling (of windows and interiors) for designer and private product labels
Completed standard/specialized reports
Maintained visual upkeep of store merchandising direction per month
Fashion Production Assistant & Stylist, Avance’ Enterprises, Raleigh, NC (July 2013- January 2014)
Assisted in completion of full service fashion show productions
Wardrobe styled for fashion shows and photo shoots
Provided marketing services and representation for retail businesses and private designer lines
Design Assistant, Lache’ Design Company, Raleigh, NC (April 2012-December 2012)
Assisted in the completion of the design process and fashion show of the brand's Fall line of 2012
Maximized sales through maintaining a 75%-80% weekly conversion rate of sale goals
Maintained and updated social media account and website
Administrative Assistant, Basketworld, Raleigh, NC (December 1999-January 2009)
Distributed marketing materials
Performed administrative duties
