Social Media Store Manager
Resume:
Melanie Thorpe
Paradise Road, Black Rock, St. Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados
1-246-***-**** *****************@*****.*** 27th December 1995 Education
The St. Michael School, Barbados
The Barbados Community College,
Barbados
Fashion Design (AFA), September 2012 -
November 2015
Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
Introduction to Styling Course (SXS 100),
January 2016
Certifications
UWI Open Campus
Event Planning
September 2018 - January 2019
Experience
La Vern By MR- Creative Director
June 2017 - Present
● Oversee the entire production process.
● Manage sketch and design process.
● Conduct market research for new fabrics,
techniques and design inspiration.
● Fabric and trim sourcing.
● Developing, editing and cutting patterns.
● Sewing final pieces.
● Sizing and quality control.
● Creating marketing campaigns.
● Produce lookbooks with professional
photographs.
● Coordinating events.
● Managing all aspects of an event.
● Building relationships with vendors.
Island Direct Concierge LLC - Sales
Contractor
January 2020 - September 2020
● Manage restaurant retailers
● Promote service using solid argument to
prospects
● Maintain positive relationship with retailers
● Planning and completing field marketing
campaigns
● Develop robust knowledge of all services
● Report weekly on the status of potential
retailers & clients
● Expedite the resolution of customer
problems to maximise satisfaction
● Maintain a well developed line of prospects
● Schedule meetings with prospects
● Develop strong relationships with retailers
Hugos Restaurant, Barbados - Hostess
May 2018 - December 2019
● Greeted and welcomed guests pleasantly to
the restaurant.
● Seated guests and provided them with
menus.
● Booked and confirmed guests reservations
via the Nibbles system.
● Informed the wait and kitchen staff of any
guest allergies and celebrations.
● Alerted the wait and bar staff of any seat
and reservation changes.
● Guaranteed the comfort of guests while
they waited to be seated.
● Efficiently placed and sent orders to the
kitchen via the Touch Bistro system.
● Operated as cashier.
13 /59 Restaurant, Port Ferdinand,
Barbados - Hostess
March 2018 - May 2018
● Greeted and welcomed guests pleasantly to
the restaurant.
● Seated guests, provided them with menus.
● Booked and confirmed guests reservations.
● Informed the wait and kitchen staff of any
guest allergies and celebrations.
● Alerted the kitchen and wait staff of any
seat and reservation changes.
● Guaranteed the comfort of guests while
they waited to be seated.
● Informed manager of any guests
complaints and comments.
● Operated as cashier.
Sea Reinas Limegrove, Barbados - Sales
Associate/ Store Manager
May 2016 - Oct 2017
● Created advertising displays to promote
store products and special offers.
● Contributed to company’s social media.
● Conducted store audits.
● Assisted customers in finding attire.
● Followed up on work results and made sure
goals were met.
● Attended team meetings to discuss needed
sales promotional strategies.
The CoCo Magazine - Contributing Editor
April 2016 - September 2016
● Worked with blog creator to discuss goals
and potential topics for the fashion blog.
● Viewed the editorial calendar to ensure blog
writing on different topics and drafts
submissions met deadlines.
● Kept up to date on fashion trends by doing
extensive marketing research
● Wrote blog articles about trends on culture
and fashion.
● Presenting and editing articles for final
submission by the deadline.
Praxis - A Store For Men, Barbados -
Sales Clerk / Visual Merchandiser
June 2015 - October 2015
● Created advertising displays.
● Arranged merchandise to promote store
products and special offers.
● Helped to conduct store audits.
● Assisted customers in finding formal
wear perfect to attend any formal
events.
● Managed all point of sale transactions
and balanced and deposited all profits.
Wardrobe Breakdown, NY - Styling
Assistant
October 2015 - January 2016
● Bought props, and costumes for off-off
Broadway stage plays.
● Designed and altered costumes and props
to match play concepts and time periods.
● Created visual design concepts for
presentation
● Provided styling and personal shopping
services to individuals, play producers and
directors.
● Established loyal relationships with clients,
and artists.
● Provided assistance wherever needed
Skills
Creative Proactive Detailed Positive
Composed Friendly Organized Self-motivated Professional Team Player Microsoft Word Multi Tasker Adobe Photoshop Canva Over
Volunteer Work
● I Am A Girl Barbados
● NCF Barbados Beach Clean Up
● Anna Kontokosta, NY - Styling Assistant
● Barbara Berman, NY - Mercedes Benz
Fashion Week Dresser
References upon request.
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