Image Consultant

Melody A. Boykin

*** *. ****** **** *******, IL *0624 • 773-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Fashion Executive with BS in Fashion Merchandising, and minor in Marketing possessing luxury retail sales , visual merchandising and fashion styling experience.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FASHION MERCHANDISING 05/2007

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE (SIUC) Carbondale, IL

•3.8 GPA with Minor in Marketing : Graduated Summa Cum Laude

•25 Most Distinguished Seniors Award 2007

•Best team marketing /design plan for senior fashion design project 2006

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Winston Retail Solutions Chicago, IL

Freelance Merchandise Coordinator (12/10- Present )

•Successful in performing in store visual merchandising and reporting photos for apparel national brands.

•Consistently train sales associates via seminars on brand knowledge and selling tips.

•Provide competitor feedback and company infovia weekly merchandise reports.

Independent Contractor Chicago, IL

Freelance Creative Executive (07/10-12-10)

•Successful in using web-based tools /programs to self publish fashion articles on

formal wear attire for online website.

•Provided and developed effective social media marketing strategies for local business executives.

•Served and hosted as brand ambassador for local store, designers and wholesale special events.

Bloomingdales Chicago, IL

Professional Selling Specialist (10/07- 06/10)

•Served as a department mentor by leading co-workers in customer service, and product knowledge 2009/2010.

•Received best store team award 4th quarter 2009 for sales performance.

•Beat Department Average of 15% for client affiliated sales goal by achieving over 20% for 4th Quarter 2009.

•Successful in maintaining client loyalty by using effective personal marketing techniques to drive repeat business with personal clientele .

•Served as an annual special event captain /leader by collaborating with in store public relations to ensure department special event sales goal were met.

•Awarded Top Credit Producer Award 3rd Quarter 2008 for entire Bloomingdales Store.

JCPenney Carbondale/Chicago, IL

Sales Manager Intern/Sales Associate (06/06 – 10/07)

•Creatively displayed store merchandise presentations.

•Motivated sales associates to achieve company goals in the areas of customer service, catalog referrals, credit applications, etc.

•Worked with diverse store teams to execute daily store tasks in various areas including replenishments, stocking, pricing, loss prevention, and visual merchandising.

Payless Shoe Source Carbondale, IL

Sales Associate (05/06- 06/06)

•Provided friendly customer service by leading the team as a smile captain.

•Received and stocked new merchandise on sales floor.

•Successfully followed store procedures as a key holder in opening and closing store.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, (SIUC) Carbondale, IL

Student Center Check Cashing Sales Clerk (08/04-04/07)

•Responsible for accurately cashing large check amounts on a daily basis

•Prepared and distributed $10,000 banks to student center vendors.

•Assisted Staff with multiple office tasks including copying, filing, etc

Kmart Chicago/Carbondale, IL

Cashier (06/04- 04-05)

•Increased net sales, through various sales promotions.

•Proved to be effective in customer service task.

•Completed customer purchasing transactions effectively, and efficiently.

Fashion Cents Maywood, IL

Sales Associate (2002-2003)

•Assisted customers with selecting fashion trends.

•Improved store environment by helping to provide safe, and clean atmosphere.

•Worked with supervisors to create fun and exciting windows display.

AFFILIATIONS

Toastmasters International (LWCA) Bellwood, IL

Secretary (2008-2010)

•Organized club special events such as speech contest, and holiday events.

•Served as club ambassador at local and regional conferences.

•Effectively maintain club member roster and successful meeting minutes monthly.

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