EDUCATION
Berkeley College
Newark, New Jersey
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Management and Marketing
Jan 2010- August 2011
Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts
Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Du Jour Media / Fashion Assistant Paul Frederick
January 2013 - Present
New York, New York
Fashion Closet
. Keep track of samples coming in and out of closet
. Maintain an organized space
. Pick ups and Returns
. Organize and gather looks from lookbooks
. Assist on photo shoots
Fashion Editor/ Editorial Stylist - Yahaira Familia
August 2012 - December 30th 2012
New York, New York
Assistant Stylist
. Assist stylist on photo shoots / International travel
. Maintain stylist's schedule
. In charge of pull requests
. Pulling clothes from department stores and showrooms.
. Packed and picked up sample looks / returns
. Organized clothing/ studio for stylist
. Research/ contacted future possible clients
. Update excel sheets and database of client contacts
Cheap Chic Shopping Tours -Jess Zaino
June 2012 to August 2012
New York, New York
Stylist
. Creating wardrobes for clients that suite their day to day lifestyle
within their budget
. Blogging for website's blog (cheapchicshoppingtours.com)
. Attended events on behalf of stylist to promote cheap chic shopping
tours as well as conducted interviews/ product reviews for blog,
ABC Studios "The Chew" - Jess Zaino
June 2012 to August 2012
New York, New York
Intern Stylist
. Assist Stylist with pulling clothes from department stores for segment
makeovers
. Packed and picked up sample looks
. Organized clothing for stylist / returns to department stores and
showrooms
BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc.
October 2010 to Present
Wayne, New Jersey
Visual Support Associate
. Assist with implementing each brand moment
. Support/maintain corporate Visual directives
. Maintain daily visual standards. ( redress mannequins, ensure pile
highest are to company standard etc)
. Assist with product education with sales associates.
. Support window implementation.
. Ensuring that all marketing is to company standard.
. Implemented a trend board which correlates to current product to
what's in magazines.
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
. Building clientele through outstanding customer service and
understanding clients needs
. Driving sales
. Maintain and organized, visually appealing and welcoming store
environment
. Merchandising and styling sets according to the style directive
. Styling window mannequins/sets to offer clients a welcoming approach
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Boys and Girls Club of Newark
October 2006 - March 2012 (During School Term)
Newark, New Jersey
Youth Development Worker (Part-Time)
. Integrate youth aged 5 through 8 into the Boys and Girls Club of
Newark programs
. Ensure daily tutoring, homework aid, and educational assistance is
readily available
. Track youth development regularly via progress reports
. Entrusted to assemble Boys and Girls Club of Newark monthly newsletter
Catapult Learning
July 2011 to August 2011
Newark, New Jersey
Teachers Assistant
. Instruct various recreational and educational activities with
students
. Ensure student safety
. Assisting teacher with any tasks
New Jersey Department of Labor
Newark, New Jersey
Clerical Assistant /Receptionist (Temporary Basis)
June 2008 through August 2008
. Administrative responsibilities inclusive of data entry and records
management
. Drafted correspondence and relayed telephone messages in order of
their importance
. Completed clerical tasks as assigned
SKILL SET
. Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7
. Working knowledge of Mac & PC systems
. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
. Bilingual: English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
. Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills