Sales Associate

ERIN VENABLE

**** ******* **. ***** ****** ROCK, AR 72118 501-***-**** EMAIL:

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A well organized, highly motivated, self reliant professional looking for a

challenging full time position in the fashion and design industry.

Goal is to obtain a position in the fashion industry that will enable me to

showcase my strong talent in styling and merchandising, utilize my natural

creativity, display my strong organization and my excellent communication

and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS- CONWAY, AR

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE INTERIOR DESIGN

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE- NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

Associates OF Arts

EXPERTICE

on set figure styling (womens/mens/children/plus/junior)

extensive knowledge in contemporary/modern/traditional/junior style

flat/still/PRODUCT styling

prop styling

visual merchandising

retail sales

Sewing and design experience

e commerce styling

advertising/campaign styling

home styling/interior design

test shoots

experience in studio coordinator responsibilities

maintaining awareness of current and future trends

photography and lighting knowledge

set design/execution

EXPERIENCE

November 2014- present Freelance fashion/prop/home stylist

Little Rock, Ar

Work with various Clients to best suit each specific need.

Work as a personal stylist and personal shopper

Work independently or with a team depending on assignment.

Job Description varies greatly depending on assignment.

Collaborate directly with designers, photographer, hair and makeup artist

and directors to produce the best overall work

Stay current on fashion and hair and makeup trends and techniques.

Stay current on new home design features and styling.

OCTOBER 2013- November 2014 ON-SET FASHION STYLIST

DILLARDS CORPORATE ADVERTISING - MAUMELLE, AR

ON SET ECOMMERCE ON-FIGURE STYLING, STILL/FLAT/PRODUCT STYLING, PROP

STYLING

WORK WITH SENIOR STYLIST, STUDIO DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STUDIO

COORDINATOR, IMAGING, HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ASSISTANTS

ON A DAILY BASIS TO EXECUTE AND PRODUCE THE BEST OVERALL IMAGES, while

maintaining on-set etiquette.

Execute pinning techniques to ensure proper garment fit

Utilize hair and makeup knowledge

exhibit extensive brand and pairing knowledge

DELIVER HIGH QUALITY, HIGH COUNT ECOMMERCE AND ADVERTISING/CAMPAIGN SHOTS

coaching and developing styling assistant team

coaching and developing new model talent

OCTOBER 2013-OCTOBER 2012 VISUAL MERCHANDISER

FOREVER 21- LITTLE ROCK, AR

RESPONISIBLE FOR THE OVERALL ESTHETIC, FEEL AND MOOD OF THE EXTERIOR AND

INTERIOR DISPLAYS

Create and execute wall builds to accommodate inventory levels, Principles

of design, available space, and corporate directive.

MANNIQUINE STYLING

PROP STYLING

coach and develop assistant team

successfully worked individually and as part of a team

MARCH 2009-OCTOBER 2012 OFFICE MANAGER

JESSIE LAW FIRM P.L.C.- NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

managing CLIENT RELATIONS

NETWORKING

MAINTAINING WEBSITE

ACCOUNTING

NOVEMBER 2008-MARCH 2009 INTERN

RED DOOR GALLERY - NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

DESIGNED AND SET UP GALLERY FOR EVENTS

interior design

REDESIGNED GALLERY ON A WEEKLY BASIS to suit new pieces and give fresh

feel

SET UP CLIENT MEETINGS FOR ART PLACEMENT AND DESIGN

FRAME ARTWORK

MAY 2006-NOVEMBER 2008 LADIES SHOES SALE ASSOCIATE

DILLARDS- NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

MEET AND EXCED SALES GOALS

BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

MAY 2004-MAY 2006 SALES ASSOCIATE

WARRENS- NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

MEET AND EXCEED SALES GOALS

BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

august 2003-may 2004 bridal consultant and sales associate

bridal cottage- North Little Rock, AR

consult with brides and bridal party

establish a good re pore with clients

evaluate the proper fit for a variety of shapes and sizes

keep inventory organized

keep strict/organized calenders and notes for each clients event

Meet and exceed sales goals

TOOLS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

CAPTURE ONE

AUTO CAD

Microsoft office programs: WORD/excel/outlook/power point

INDESIGN

Illustrator

proficient in mac and PC computing platforms

online portfolio

http://peaceloveglam.wix.com/book

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