Danielle K. Powers
*** ********* ***** *******, **** 52003
563-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective____________________________________________________
To obtain an entry level position in fashion marketing and public relations
Education¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬-____________________________________________________ Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising and Design
Emphases: Merchandising and Public Relations/Event Management
Minor: Journalism
Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Internship___________________________________________________ Sequin Llc June 2010-August 2010
Public Relations Intern New York, New York
• Event planning – assisted with strategic and tactical aspects of event planning for editors, clients and customers
• Public relations materials – assembled press kits, trend packets and retail reports
• Big picture view – participated in and understood jewelry market from design to forecasting to merchandising to shipping in both wholesale and retail
• Interpersonal skills – honed listening and communication skills, asking questions and observation skills; became a stronger team player
• Creativity – produced (independently) mood boards, promotional gift items, photo shoot samples
Work Experience______________________________________________
Younkers August 2010-present
Sales Associate Ames, Iowa
• Offered customer service
• Merchandised in a large department store
The Gap August 2008-May 2010
Sales Associate Ames, Iowa
• Provided customer service in person/by phone
• Created visual displays of merchandise
• Processed weekly shipments
Gotta Have It Boutique June 2008-August 2008
Boutique Sales Dubuque, Iowa
• Designed displays and layouts for a boutique entrepreneur
• Responsible for opening and closing of store
Key Skills____________________________________________________
Exceptional organizer/multi-tasker Effective time manager
Excellent oral and written communicator Strong team member
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Basic Mac, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator skills
Activities____________________________________________________
Iowa State Daily Style Page August 2010-present
Iowa State Fashion Show November 2009-May 2010
• Alumni and Industry Relations Director for University show attended by 2500+
• Producer for University show attended by 2500+ September 2010-present
Trend Fashion Magazine PR Director October 2009-May 2010