Kayla Ricci
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SUMMARY
I am a young professional who is looking for a position in the PR industry. I am very personable and am willing to do whatever it takes to reach the desired goal.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
•Trend and emerging brand awareness
•Detail-oriented
•Strong market knowledge
•Superior communication skills
•Quick-learner
•Knowledge of Microsoft, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, InDesign and Online Mailing programs
•Professional photo shoot experience
•Hands on styling and set layout for photo shoots
•Experience back stage at fashion shows
WORK EXPERIENCE
Giuseppe Zanotti Design New York City NY
NY PR Office Assistant June 2015 - Present
•Assist in pulls for magazines and stylists
•Merchandised the showroom collections for press days
•Handling all sample trafficking
•International shipping: Accepting and sending shipments to and from the factory
•Assisting in the advertising campaign shooting
•Taking appointments during press week
•Assisting the sales team in requests, shipments and events
AEFFE USA New York City NY
Intern-PR Department Jan 2015 – June 2015
•Interning under the sample coordinator/PR managers
•Assist in pulls for magazines and stylists
•Merchandised the showroom collections for press days
•Pressing garments in and out
•Knowledge of Secure Track
•Creating barcodes, pricing
•Assisting in events and look book shoots
•Dressing models/preparing the showroom for market appointments
Oscar de la Renta New York City NY
Intern Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
•Dressing models
•Organizing the show room before and after market appointments
•Created gift bags, look books and tagged garments for market after the fashion show
Carolina Herrera New York City NY
Intern Apr 2014 – Apr 2014
•Unpacked, steamed and tagged all bridal gowns after the runway show
•Created, printed, and assembled look books for market
•Organized the gowns on racks and on the floor for market appointments
Wes Gordon New York City NY
Intern Jun 2014 – present
•Dressed models
•Rehung/steamed show pieces
•Printed and assembled look books for market
•Organized the showroom before and after appointments
Inked Magazine New York City NY
Assistant Fashion Editor Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
•Created spread sheets for new INKed brand inventory
•Contacted companies via email and phone for clothing and accessory requests for photo shoot pulls
•Created mood boards for model styling and positioning
•Styled models for multiple shoots including cover and 8-page spread in Inked Girls Magazine, Inked magazine ad campaigns and e-commerce
Garage King of Prussia PA
Sales Associate Oct 2014 – present
•Sold merchandise on the floor
•Register knowledge
•Assisted in setting up the floor and window displays
•Always exceeded personal daily sales goals
EDUCATION
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA
BS in Fashion Marketing, Mar 2015
•Best of quarter: Fashion Show Production
•Presidential Honor Roll
•Graduated with honors