Paige Malone
Product Development, Retail & Lifestyle Intern · NBCUniversal
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
In My Own Words
Hello , My name is Paige Malone, I am currently a student at California State University Long Beach where I am studying Fashion Merchandising and Minoring in Marketing. I have an interested in International and Digital Marketing. My career goal is to become a creative director or a marketing manager for a fashion brand. I began my experience as a fashion PR & media intern for a PR firm located in Los Angeles over the course of 4 months I assisted stylists, help wardrobe pulls, helped reach potential brands for management, organized merchandise and learned more about Microsoft excel. I then went on to intern as a fashion buyer for a vintage boutique in Long Beach where I learned how to research fashion trends, assist in fashion advice to owner, and strategized. With a year of retail experience from working at Kohl's and Abercrombie & Fitch I experience customer service,Retail, Merchandise organization, and problem solving.
Work Experience
Product Development, Retail & Lifestyle Intern
NBCUniversal2024 – 2024
*Trend Forecasting: Analyzed fashion trends and conduct in-depth research to forecast trends for the 2026 collection across five intellectual properties, contributing to the strategic direction of upcoming product lines.
*Visual Concept Development: Created and refined visual concepts and aesthetics for new collections, including moodboards and style boards that guided the overall design vision.
*Design Presentations: Developed and delivered engaging design presentations for weekly pitches, effectively communicating design concepts and strategies to internal teams and stakeholders.
*Apparel Design Mock-ups: Produced detailed apparel design mock-ups, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design specifications for prototypes and production.
*Visual Merchandising: Assisted in the visual merchandising for a Universal Monsters-themed pop-up event, enhancing the customer experience through innovative and thematic displays.
Public Relations Intern
Brooklyn PR2023 – 2023
*Administrative Support: Efficiently managed client bookings, scheduled appointments, and oversaw inventory management to streamline operations and ensure seamless day-to-day activities.
*Styling assistance: Collaborated in photoshoots and provided styling advice for showrooms, ensuring visually compelling presentations that align with client preferences and seasonal trends.
*Media List Creation: Developed and maintained comprehensive media lists for the company database, facilitating effective communication with press and media outlets.
*Content Distribution: Distributed a range of content, including blogs, infographics, videos, and press releases, across social media platforms and traditional news outlets.
*Tracking & Placement: Monitored and ensured accurate crediting of designer information in media placements; secured feature placements in weekly/monthly magazines and online publications.
*Social Media Campaigns: Assisted in the design and execution of social media campaigns, helping to boost brand presence and audience engagement.
Buying Intern
And Then LB2022 – 2022
*Product Purchasing: Assisted in selecting and purchasing appropriate products for the physical store, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends and consumer preferences.
*Fashion Forecasting: Conducted fashion forecasting and analysis to support the development of future product collections, enhancing the store's trend relevance and appeal.
*Store Presentation: Helped in placing products on the store floor to craft a visually appealing and trend-driven presentation, enhancing the customer shopping experience.
*Budget & Performance Analysis: Assisted with budget planning, analyzed sales reports, and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed and strategic buying decisions.
Public Relations Intern
CLD PR2021 – 2021
*Media Placement: Secured client features in prominent fashion and trend stories for both print and online platforms, including major magazines like Vogue and Elle.
*Editorial Assistance: Collaborated with editorial teams and stylists on major brand shoot, contributing to high-profile fashion editorials.
*Influencer Outreach: Managed influencer outreach and gifting initiatives to enhance brand visibility and foster influencer partnerships.
*Social Media Management: Assisted with social media management to maintain a cohesive online presence and engage with target audiences.
*Credit Assurance: Ensured accurate crediting of designer information for placements secured by the celebrity team, enhancing brand recognition.
*Event Planning & Production: Contributed to the planning and execution of events, supporting logistical arrangements and production details.
*Styling Support: Assisted stylists both in the showroom and during White Fox photoshoots, facilitating seamless styling operations.
*Content Creation: Developed engaging copy and pitches for outreach to influencers and editors, driving media coverage and brand awareness.
*Client Product Placement: Monitored and pursued placement opportunities for client products across various media channels.
