Danielle K. Powers

*** ********* ***** *******, **** 52003

563-***-**** lo712t@r.postjobfree.com

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

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