Brigitte L. Hougan

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acgln3@r.postjobfree.com • Http://brigittelea.wix.com/portfolio • www.linkedin/pub/brigittehougan/

Ambitious Merchandising Management and Apparel Design graduate seeking brand representative, visual

merchandising, and assistant positions within the fashion and design industry.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Skilled in Fashion Merchandising and Design, and committed to fostering an innovative, creative and

positive environment

I am a passionate, driven, and competitive worker. I am accountable, organized and an exceptionally

quick learner.

Effective flexible leader and team player committed to creating a positive and productive work

environment.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Merchandising Management June, 2014

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Merchandising Trends, Fashion Forecasting, Textiles, Sewing (regular machine, Industrial, Serger),

Fashion, Fabrics, Design, Portfolios, Technical Flats, Design with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Trend

Boards, Tech packs, Fabric Testing, Knowledge of Domestic and International Production and Trade

Bachelor of Science, Apparel Design June, 2014

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or

International Study Abroad, Fashion Merchandising January 2012- June 2014

Lorenzo De Medici, Florence, Italy

• Academic Programs International for fashion and visual merchandising

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DAMchic Magazine, Corvallis, OR September 2013 – June 2014

Men’s Fashion Editor

• Organized inspiration boards and themes for photoshoots

• Group communication with entire magazine team and photographers

• Selected models, clothing, photographer, venue and created content

• Directed shoots by choose angles, lighting, and poses for models

• Wrote articles and provided finished photo and layouts

• Links to my published work:

o http://issuu.com/damchicmagazine/docs/the_uprise_issue-publish/1

o http://issuu.com/damchicmagazine/docs/the_metaphysical_issue/1

o http://issuu.com/damchicmagazine/docs/la_dramatic

Second Glance, Corvallis, OR October 2013 – January 2014

Merchandise and Marketing Intern

• Brought in new merchandise by selecting accessories and clothing to be sold in store

• Redecorated displays, windows, and merchandise

• Managed online social media promotions

• Customer service for fitting clothing and greeting customers

• Performed photoshoots of the employees and clothing to promote the merchandise

PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Portland, OR June 2013 – September 2013

Social Media Marketing Intern

• Promoted shoe design competitions through Google Plus, Instagram, and Facebook

• Worked with industry professionals about design

• Attended MAGIC Tradeshow

Premier Property Management, Vancouver, WA Summer 2009 – June 2013

Assistant to the Office Manager

• Performed credit, criminal and background checks for processing 100+ applications

• Recorded move-out inspections assessing tenant damages resulting in monetary calculations

• Managed lease signings with new renters, collected large check or cash deposits, explained and answered

questions with lease requirements and the addendums

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Giving Closet, Vancouver, WA September 2009 – September 2010

Volunteer

• Organized donated clothing/household items

• Restructured an area for children to play while parents shop around

• Cleaned, organized and restructured building to expand donation area

SKILLS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Computer Proficiency:

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Oregon State University Marketing Club: September 2011 – June 2014

• Assisted in driving sales up 300% for Topless Headwear

Oregon State University Fashion Organization: September 2011 – June 2014

• Supported in organizing all OSU fashion shows

• Submitted garments and announced at the 2013 Recycle Fashion Show

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