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Industry Experience

As a fashion design and apparel merchandising student, I bring a strong eagerness to learn paired with hands-on experience across creative, technical, and retail environments. My background includes designing and constructing final garments, participating in runway and retail projects, and working in a high-volume retail setting where I applied merchandising strategy, trend awareness, and sales performance insights to drive results. I am passionate about bridging creative design with consumer-focused solutions to deliver meaningful, real-world business impact.

  • As a Sales Associate in the Point of View department at Nordstrom, I deliver a personalized, elevated shopping experience rooted in styling expertise and thoughtful clienteling. Returning for my third summer, I thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where I combine trend knowledge, wardrobe building, and relationship-driven service to support both new and returning clients.

    • Provide appointment-based and walk-in styling, curating cohesive wardrobes tailored to individual client needs and lifestyles

    • Collaborate closely with the merchandising team to showcase new arrivals, organize the selling floor, and maintain visual standards that enhance in-store storytelling

    • Selected as part of the styling team during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, managing scheduled client appointments to secure wishlist items and build long-term wardrobes

    • Build strong client relationships through active listening, personalized recommendations, and consistent follow-up, driving repeat business and customer loyalty

    • Consistently exceed personal sales goals in a high-volume retail environment

    • Recognized as atop seller during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for three consecutive years

    Skills:
    Customer Service · Clienteling · Styling & Wardrobe Building · Visual Merchandising · Trend Awareness · Sales Strategy · Time Management · Team Collaboration · Communication · Problem Solving

  • This role allowed me to leverage my deep understanding of sorority and fraternity culture while supporting the growth of a custom graphic design brand.

    • Proactively identified and recruited new clients within the collegiate Greek life community

    • Served as the primary liaison between clients and the design team, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the design and production process

    • Led client presentations, managed orders, and coordinated fulfillment timelines

    • Supported brand growth through relationship-building, outreach, and social media engagement

    • Ensured quality control and client satisfaction from concept through delivery

    Skills:
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Sales & Client Outreach · Networking · Social Media Marketing · Brand Representation · Project Coordination · Quality Control · Time Management · Communication

    • Designed and constructed a three-piece look using Liberty London fabrics, showcased in a Florence runway fashion show

    • Collaborated with classmates to develop a cohesive capsule collection, including mood boards, collection concepts, tech flats, and final garments

    • Strengthened technical skills in garment construction, pattern development, and fabric application

    • Applied teamwork and communication skills to meet creative deadlines and present cohesive design narratives

    Skills:
    Garment Construction · Pattern Making · Collection Development · Concept Creation · Team Collaboration · Design Research · Textile Knowledge · Creative Problem Solving

Education

Washington State University, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Merchandise, Textile, and Design (Dual Major)

Florence University of the Arts

Fashion Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Retail Strategy Study