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I am very interested in a full time employment opportunity in the outdoor and lifestyles industry. I am looking for a position where I can utilize my creative ideas and fresh insight.

My academic course work in the Retail Management Department at Purdue University has provided an understanding and appreciation for the apparel industry and the role of merchandising in the world of fashion. I am an energetic, passionate student of fashion with an appreciation for individual style.

My last several roles have taught me that I miss being outdoors and breathing fresh air everyday and truly crave to work in the outdoor and lifestyle industries. 


• Saint Bernard – head visual director responsible for: store display, personal styling, photo studio styling, website
styling, and all social media coordination
• Brooks Thomas – managed all social media accounts, customer service, event planning
• Celebrating Women Baylor Health Care System Foundation – managed guest speakers, executed event timeline, and
managed social media
• The Conservatory – worked on product styling, e-commerce data, website launch
• Modern Luxury Men of Fashion Event- styled models, curated customer network, grew vendor relationships
• Phoenix Fashion Week – styled models, worked with vendors for event set up, followed up with potential customers/
vendors
• San Diego Fashion Week – styled models, dressed models, executed show timeline

• Trained on visual guidelines with managers and store teams (including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks,
Bloomingdales, and independent retailers) within 26 state territory
• Provided excellent customer service with every client interaction by informing and educating customers about brand
history, partnerships, and product details for Shinola and Tom Ford Timepieces
• Trained associates in over 26 states (from WC to SC), then after initial seasonal training, based on sales would travel
where needed
• Routinely monitored data from wholesale accounts, investigating significant volume improvement opportunities, and
consulted with store managers on the optimum implementation of marketing programs to increase sales and
profitability
• Coordinated wholesale revenues in excess of $2.3M involving Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Saks
• Managed on-boarding training platform and online training resources for retail and wholesale team
• Developed and built ways to constantly evolve and improve the training systems used at HQ as well as in the field
• Consolidated and regularly updated training resources for retail, wholesale, and customer service while assisting with
training presentations for new hires and in retail stores
• Communicated sizing, fitting, defective product issues, feedback on product, returns, FAQs, etc. between wholesale
teams and Shinola sales team
• Interfaced with retail, e-commerce, key accounts, sales, design, and production for Shinola and Tom Ford Timepieces
• Identified product opportunities in order to drive incremental revenue and market penetration for the brands while
emphasizing key market trends
• Worked with third party company (Snap and Style) to deliver personal styling services to our online customers
• Created website content to align with customers’ expectations and assist in product questions

Wholesale Training Manager

•	Managed day-to-day running of company’s main social media accounts
•	Improved branding and devised product knowledge for store employees
•	Led launch of new website 
•	Promoted brands such as: Hermès, Dedar, Promemoria, Philippe Hurel, Vaughan; an annual business of $9.6 million
•	Presented social media campaigns to vendors and clients
•	Hosted events to grow sales and promote brand recognition within design community
•	Provided excellent in-depth customer service to customers to maintain brand's standards


Business Development Manager

•	Launched the grand opening of For Home Forty Five Ten which brought over 200 people and created several new customer/ interior designer relationships
•	Oversaw all aspects of sales associates performance, sales, and operations
•	Coached sales associates on action plan while offering advice, support, and motivation to help meet objectives
•	Created a strong visual appearance of the store by effectively executing merchandise plans and strategies
•	Participated in sales process to enhance customer service and shopping experience
•	Cultivated a positive morale among store staff
•	Hosted events promoting store vendors, interior designers, and personal stylists
•	Handled all aspects of customer complaints with exchanges, customer compensation, home damage and overall customer satisfaction


Manager

•	Coordinated sales associates for Women’s RTW, Men’s, and Home; an annual business of $6.1 million
•	Assisted personal shoppers/ interior decorators
•	Pulled for photo shoots involving several different magazines in DFW area
•	Curated outfits for customers and personal shoppers; including RTW, Shoes, and handbags
•	Reported sales associate’s daily/weekly/monthly sales recaps
•	Coordinated trunk shows; fulfilling/completing/ ringing orders
•	Trained and mentored new coordinators and sales associates



Retail Coordinator

•	Provided excellent in-depth customer service to customers to maintain our brand's standards
•	Promoted client loyalty through consultative and relational sales
•	Head Visual Coordinator responsibilities: set store visuals according to company’s updates
•	Assisted the GM with managing store operations, including sales, marketing, human resources, operations, tailoring, public relations, budgets, logistics, and product placement
•	Trained and mentored new associates


Menswear Stylist

•	Provided professional consultation to style and wardrobe clients	
•	Helped drive sales, acquired new customers and strived to constantly improve the customer experience
•	Interacted successfully and positively with clients to generate repeat and referral business
•	Marketed company initiatives and new products to create and increase brand awareness
•	Organized events & fashion shows to locally market and promote the brand, including cross promotion work with So Scottsdale and Modern Luxury Scottsdale 


Assistant Manager

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Taylor Allen — Freelance Stylist at Freelance

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