Tonicia Merchant
**** ********* ******** *********, ********* 2B New York, NY 10039
**********@*****.*** 347-***-****
EDUCATION
Buffalo State College, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Technology
●Educational Opportunity Program Scholar
●W. Hall Wendell, Jr. Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Visual Merchandising, Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising Application, Fashion CAD, Fashion Forecasting, Fundamentals of Apparel Construction
Objective: To pursue a career that will allow me to utilize my skills towards the betterment of the company, and simultaneously foster my growth. To work in an environment that will stimulate my mind and assist in my maturity within the workplace.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A&M Group International, New York,NY November 2017- Present Assistant Merchandiser & Design Lead
●Identified new jewelry trends on current E-commerce markets such as Gilt, Hautelook, and Ruelala
●I created 3 gorgeous jewellery collection for Spring 2018 for individual and wholesale buying
●I provided the best content and context marketing proposals before pitching to major retailers such as Nordstrom
● I Processed, packaged,and shipped orders from Amazon, Walmart and Groupon
Negro Ensemble Company Inc., New York, NY July 2017-December 2017
Office manager and Sound technician
●Overseen SYEP students (3) in daily office tasks
●Organized and logged receipts for the fiscal year, in preparation for accountants
●Preformed sound checks for shows and keeps a detailed logs for equipment usage
●Assisted as a sound technician in ongoing plays using Qlab software to managed sound q for storyline
Secret Tailor, New York, NY May 2016 – July 2016
Visual Merchandising Intern
●Photographed male fabric samples and uploaded them to a shopping portal to provide positive a shopping experience for the bespoke suiting company
●Designed and created a visual booklet of assorted fabric styles and patterns for clients to review
●Conducted direct marketing throughout Wall Street; approached young professionals, explained the company’s services, and took their suit measurements to encourage them to sign up
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY July 2015 – August 2015
Receptionist, Office of Educational Opportunity Programs
●Answered phones and kept an organized log of office traffic to streamline communications
●Organized student files based on graduating class to ensure updated records
●Restocked office supplies and cleaned common areas to provide a functional workplace for students
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Harlem Children’s Zone, Participant September 2005 – Present
●Attended college prep seminars, enrichment programming, and college visits, received tutoring support
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop), NedGraphics
Certifications: CPR, First Aid certified