PAOLA RUIZ
*** ** *** **, *** ****.Miami, FL ****0 305-***-**** acrwaj@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Ai Miami International University of Art & Design - Miami, FL Dec 13 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion Merchandising
Dean’s Honor Roll
Parsons The New School For Design – New York, NY Sept 08- Apr 10 Enrolled in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design Program SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) – Savannah, GA Sept 07- July 08 Enrolled in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design Program PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vogue Mexico & Latin America - Miami, FL Oct 12-present Editorial Assistant to Beauty Editor
• Assist Beauty Editor with research and trend forecasting while working on story ideas
• Organize and maintain files for access and accuracy
• Create and establish relationships with various beauty brands
• Compile press kits for editorial purposes
• Mail out the monthly issues to major fashion houses and significant high-profile clientele
• Create inventive mood boards for clients using computer skills
• Represent VOGUE at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 and at various fashion events
• Write content in collaboration with the digital department for www.vogue.mx
• Write and edit beauty content for print using InDesign Program Moguldom Media- Freelance Position Nov 13- Mar 14
Weekend Editor for Mamimuse
• Created and published content for mamimuse.com including original slideshows and articles with trending topics that catered to bilingual working mothers
• Edited articles and stories from other authors
• Updated the home content on web page and posted daily updates
• Managed social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook Einstein Prep and Learning Center – SJO, Costa Rica May 10- Dec 10 Art teacher/Tutor
• Helped students compose art & design pieces for their portfolio
• Taught students ages 10-18 drawing & painting principles
• Helped students with their SAT and TOEFL exams
• Assisted students with their college essays & writing skills SKILLS
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
• New concepts for line development
• Strong sense of style, shape and color
• Extensive knowledge of the fashion industry
• Product Development
• Planning and time management
• Budgeting
Marketing Communications
• Fashion journalism for editorial writing
• Public Relations – press kits and networking
• Branding & Research
• Presentation and event planning
• Communication & Social Media
• Team Building & Leadership
Creative Presentation
• Creative Innovation
• Trend Forecasting
• Fashion styling
• Fashion Illustration
• Magazine Layouts
• Analyzing Content
Computer and Language
• Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In design
• Tri-lingual, English, Spanish and
Portuguese
• Conversational in French