Education
I'm a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising, and a double minor in Apparel Design and Event Management. During my time in the program, I was able to explore the business side of the industry along with how creativity impacts the industry. In February 2020 + 2023 I was provided the opportunity to attend the MAGIC trade show with the SFA and it opened my eyes to the many opportunities and things I could do in the industry. I learned how to use the Adobe Creative Suite and primarily used InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The program gave opportunities to speak with industry professionals all over the world via Zoom to give insight into the workforce. Some of my favorite and most impactful classes I took were fashion trend analysis, apparel manufacturing, and advanced fashion design. All of these classes constantly pushed me to think creatively and critically through research and technical work. After my time at CWU with the knowledge gained, I feel ready to succeed in the fashion industry.
COURSES
Advanced Fashion Design
Advanced Sewing Techniques
Apparel Manufacturing
Buying + Merchandising Math
Consumer Textiles
Fashion Line Development
Digital Presentation Techniques
Fashion Show Production
Fashion Trend Analysis
History of Fashion
Merchandise Buying + Planning
Socio-Cultural Aspects of Apparel
Style Principles
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
Internship Experienc
River + Roots
Responsibilities
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Identify business strategies for buying/selling
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Identify the flow of merchandise from the buying stage through store stocking and merchandising
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Document the flow of merchandise and the variations of this flow for different products
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Identify practices for advertising products and/or the store
River + Roots is a wellness-based company that sells essential oils, crystals, sage, and more. My time with River + Roots was such a blast. I spent the summer creating and restocking products which we took to local markets to sell. The internship consisted of two days a week throughout the summer, one day was production focused and the other was market focused. This experience had me exploring new products I wasn't familiar with and being more involved in the community.
I learned so many wonderful things that I could apply to not only my personal life but the fashion industry as well. I grasped a better understanding of marketing in person and online. I created long-lasting professional connections with the community and my supervisor. I learned how to source and buy materials to create a product to sell. I also started to learn how to create visual displays with items other than clothing.
House of Hart Boutique
Responsibilities
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Identify the process and procedures for company purchases
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Increase skills in buying and merchandising
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Identify visual merchandising practices
I had the lovely opportunity to intern for the House of Hart Boutique for a summer. House of Hart is a family-run boutique that sells locally made items as well as some of their own designs. honed in on mastering my visual display skills and running the business during the day. When I wasn't connecting and selling to customers I was working on alterations for all kinds of garments. During the day I was in charge of recognizing where we needed new products, acquiring them, and putting them out on the floor.
I learned how to alter clothing to better fit our clients which is something I found a new joy in. I got a better understanding of the complete process of buying for a company. During the day I also grasped a better understanding of visual merchandise with clothing and other products.
Professional
Experience
Greensource - Apparel Sample Coordinator
December 2023 - Current
Responsibilities & Duties
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Create and update Sample Requests with factories
•Communicate with factories daily
•Keep factories on track with creating samples and ensuring they have all needed components: fabric information, art, labels, hang tags, color standards, trim info, etc.
•Create Sample Detail CADs and host New Order Meetings
•Data entry in Product Lifecycle Management system (Flex PLM) and Quote Management System (QMS)
•Create virtual 3D garments in Vstitcher
•Render 3D images and 360 degree turntables
•Create sample Hangtags
•Create swatch cards, punch garments to determine fabric weight
•Physical sample management and organize racks
•Assist in prepping market samples to send to buyers
•Assist in styling photo shoots and modeling
•Assist with trend forecasting and seeing what is out in the market
•Check graphic print designs for Trademarks
•Work closely with and assist the Director of Design and Merchandising
Blue Sky Bridal - Bridal Stylist
August 2023 - December 2023
Responsibilities & Duties
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Assisted with finding gowns and/or accessories that fit the client's personality and taste.
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Analyzed and evaluated the clients' behaviors to assist in finding the right gown. Knowing the gown's history and making.
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Ran the shop from open to close. Answered emails and phone calls promptly. Documented inventory for new incoming gowns and processed documents for outgoing gowns.
Starbucks - Shift Supervisor & Barista
February 2021 - April 2023
Responsibilities & Duties
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I assisted the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts.
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I deployed partners and delegated tasks so that partners could create and maintain the Starbucks Experience
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I anticipated customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment
and customers for cues. -
I communicated information to the manager so that the
the team could respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during
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Assisted with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful
performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed. -
Provided feedback to store manager on partner performance during shift.
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Contributed to a positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.
House of Hart - Apparel Retail Specialist
June 2022 - August 2022
Responsibilities & Duties
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identify the process and procedures for company purchases
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increase skills in buying and merchandising
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identify visual merchandising practices
River + Roots - Retail & Projects Coordinator
June 2021 - August 2021
Responsibilities & Duties
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identify business strategies for buying/selling
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identify the flow of merchandise from the buying stage through store stocking and merchandising
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document the flow of merchandise and the variations of this flow for different products
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identify practices for advertising products and/or the store
The Gap Factory - Retail & Brand Associate
July 2019 - September 2019
June 2020 - June 2021
Responsibilities & Duties
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Performing inventory audits to ensure that merchandise is accurately priced and accounted for
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Assisting customers with any questions they may have about products or services offered by the company
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Maintaining store security by monitoring customer activity and responding to any security breaches or thefts
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Providing product information to customers, answering questions about products, and offering suggestions for products that might interest them
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Scheduling and coordinating deliveries of products to the store when necessary
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Performing clerical tasks such as counting inventory, unpacking boxes, and storing merchandise in the back room
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Selling products to customers by explaining product features, demonstrating their use, and helping customers make selections
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Participating in special events such as product demonstrations, workshops, and contests to promote specific products or brands
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Assisting with inventory management by tagging or scanning items as they are received from vendors or suppliers