About Me
I am currently a Senior Apparel Merchandising Major at Seattle Pacific University. I am highly interested in retail, with 5+ years experience in sales. I began volunteering with SPU MODE Fashion Club when I transferred to Seattle Pacific University, and am now the MODE Fashion Club President for 2017-18, and in charge of planning our annual Spring Fashion Show. I have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. I am proficient in MS Office, including Excel. I am an experienced and motivated retail sales associate. I am adaptable, have strong communication skills, and work well both independently and in group situations. Art and fashion inspire me, and I have taken as many opportunities as possible to gain experience in the industry, through job shadows, internships, and volunteering. I am fortunate to have enjoyed 2+ years living, studying and traveling internationally based in Switzerland, which broadened my knowledge of other cultures and allowed me to observe European fashion trends.
Work Experience
June - Present, 2018
Intern - Luly Yang Couture - Downtown Seattle, WA.
Assists boutique manager with all aspects of daily organization and sales, greeting and assisting clients, helping keep track of orders, assist with visual merchandising and window displays, work upcoming creative projects, etc.
June - September 2017
Commission Sales – Nordstrom
Flagship Nordstrom, Downtown Seattle, WA.
Sales position in the Jewelry and Watches department. Responsible for creating and organizing merchandising displays, assisting customers with selections and purchases, sizing watches, fulfilling special orders and sending out repairs, setting and achieving personal and department sales goals.
June - September 2017
Intern – Style Miss Molly, LLC Fashion Blog
Assisted Seattle fashion blogger Molly Clifton with finding and reaching out to brands, working on collaborations, creating content for the blog, engaging with followers on social media, attending events, picking out clothes and accessories, planning for future projects, etc.
September – December 2016
Commission Sales – Nordstrom
Nordstrom Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood, WA.
Full-time sales position in the Accessories department, specializing in Jewelry and Watches. Responsible for creating and organizing merchandising displays, assisting customers with selections and purchases, sizing watches, fulfilling special orders and sending out repairs, assisting with store social media accounts (Instagram), setting and achieving personal and department sales goals.
May - September 2016, 2015, & 2014
Retail Sales Associate - Nordstrom Rack Golde Creek Plaza, Lynnwood WA.
Women’s Department sales and customer service one summer, and two summers in the Accessories Department as sales and customer service representative.
Volunteer Experience
2017-2018
SPU MODE Fashion Group - Club President
In charge of planning and executing bi-weekly club meetings on campus, hosting industry speakers, planning events for club members, organizing the annual spring MODE Fashion Show showcasing student designers, stylists, and models.
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Awarded Club of the Year by SPU ASSP 2017-2018
2006-Present
Pink Polka Dots Guild (PPD)
Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild Association Founding member of the fundraising guild since 2006. Served as Secretary for one year. PPD raises money for pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children’s Hospital, by selling handmade cards and crafts at farmer’s markets, an annual golf tournament, and helping at other Guild and Hospital events. We have raised and donated more than $850,000 for the cause since 2006.
October 2017
Luly Yang - Fashion Show Dresser & Volunteer
Seattle Bride Magazine and Luly Yang fashion show. Assisted backstage with event set up, organizing and pressing garments, and dressing models.
2012, 2013, 2014
Modeling Experience
Hourglass Footwear - Print & Television Model
New York Fashion Academy - Annual Fashion Show Model​ (2 shows)
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2012-2013
Nordstrom BP Fashion Board Member
Alderwood Mall Nordstrom.
Education
2016 - 2018
Seattle Pacific University
Apparel Merchandising Major, 3.5 GPA
SPU Mode Fashion Group President 2017-18
2014 - 2016
Franklin University Switzerland
Completed sophomore & freshman year as Visual Communications Major with a Fashion Studies Emphasis
3.5 GPA - Dean’s List
