Yeva Reinikainen ** Bennett Ave
New York, NY ****3
United States
*********@*****.***
Currently majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development at Academy of Art, aiming to leverage a proven knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry at large. Experienced in retail from pricing, buying, clothing production, and styling to successfully fill a sales associate role. EXPERIENCE
Buffalo Exchange- Williamsburg
Full time Buyer
October 2021- February 2023
● Experienced in evaluating, researching and buying clothes and accessories in accordance with the mission of the brand.
● Knowledge of different tiers of fashion brands, fabric quality, condition, and desirability
● Prioritizing and engaging with customers at all times while offering fashion and styling advice
● Responsible for visual upkeep of the business, including fashion styling via window displays, mannequins, and fashion advertisements
● Trend forecasting for menswear and womenswear by observing what is selling best in the inventory, and what customers are wearing
Crossroads Trading- Bedford N 7th st
Full time Buyer/ cashier/ floor assistant
July 2021- October 2021
● Buying clothing into the store strategically to cater to all different ages and styles of customers.
● Efficient work pace to run out bins of clothing to maximize revenue
● Styling and conceptualizing storefront mannequins and displays
● Making sales through quality customer service and fashion expertise
● Performed all checkout procedures accurately and with a PROJECTS
Modeling-
● Andi’s Wardrobe,
Soho
● Brad Smith
Gallery, Santa Fe
● Lily of the west
vintage clothing,
Santa Fe
quick pace each time while promoting any deals/ special events
Savers
Production and clothing roller; Pricer and tagger
January 2021- June 2021
● Working well in a busy team environment with people of all ages and backgrounds
● Working under pressure and performing well, maintaining customer service
● Quick problem solving
● Pricing clothing based on quality of garment and designer
● Rolling and putting away racks of 60 pieces of clothing in the designated amount of time given
EDUCATION
● 2020- 2023 Academy of Art University, BFA, Fashion merchandising and product design
● 2016-2020 Santa Fe Waldorf High School, Diploma
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request