C O R Y G O L L A R
S K I L L S
E D U C A T I O N
Western Kentucky University
FASHION MERCHANDISING DEGREE
E X P E R I E N C E
Own Your Roots
Target
BOUTIQUE OWNER
Developing my own line of apparel
Sourcing and buying my own merchandise
Creating marketing ads through Facebook and Instagram Participating in vendor events to sell my merchandise Creating engaging content to promote new items
Catering and engaging with my customers on what they are wanting for the current season
Selling my product through a local retail store called Southern Ruetz Consistently managing my inventory through Shopify Developing engaging videos to reach my customers through TikTok VISUAL MERCHANDISER
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ownyourroots.com
In-store event promotions
Seasonal Campaigns
Brand alignment
Merchandising planning
Experienced in Adobe software and Microsoft suite
Detail oriented
Verbal and written communication skills
Creative mindset
Ability to recognize future trends
Experience with interior and exterior displays
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
Awarded Top Ten Sales at Buckle in 2018 & 2019
Received, “Teammate of the Spring Season" while at Buckle Held Leaderships positions for Phi Mu Fraternity:
-Vice President of Recruitment Creative 2018
-Social Chair 2016
-Designed props and costumes for Spring Sing 2016
Completed New York Study Tour 2019
Volunteered for Nashville Fashion Week 2019
Partnered with Winston Retail to work with Ralph Lauren at the PGA tournament 2021
Stylist for Bad Boy Motors shoot in 2022
Curated and Directed my first fashion show with my own line 2024 Brought joy to the guest as well as made sure they had an enjoyable experience
Prioritized assisting guests for quality guest experience Mentored and guided the designated business owners in each department to ensure that their adjacency was up to date
Directed the mannequins, home department, and all other focal areas throughout the store
Strategized the merchandise to drive sales depending on each season or occasion
Developed and trained others according to headquarters standards Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays Stocked and replenished the merchandise according to store layouts Teamed up with the Executive Team Leader and Style Team Leader to provide insight, as well as solve merchandising issues STYLE TEAM LEADER
Buckle
2018-2019
Head of the accessory department and created new tactics to raise sales
Held accountable for segment sales and set goals for each team member to complete
Was responsible for sales, customer service, & strategic product placement throughout the store
Shared selling practices for sales with teammates to improve store sufficiency
Recruited new teammates at the Gordon College of Business Career Fair