EXPERIENCE
Uprising Magazine Cedar Falls, IA
Editorial Director May 2020 - Present
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Performing operational and administrative functions for chief editors
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Directing fashion editorials from start to finish in a fast-paced environment
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Overseeing and cultivating a team of 30 under tight deadlines
Dhakai Cedar Falls, IA Fashion Trend Analysis Intern Sept. - Nov. 2020
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Created seasonal trend report for merchants and manufacturers
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Presented weekly findings in company-wide meetings with the CEO
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Studied and recapped daily WWD and WGSN reports
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Interviewed top sourcing and design experts for blog content
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Mohair Pear Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage Closet and Fashion Visuals Intern June - July 2020
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Solved organizational challenges with close attention to detail
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Curated and merchandised $600+ in dead product
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Styled, staged, shot and edited marketing visuals for print and web channels
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Masks for the Frontlines Iowa Des Moines, IA
Web Design and Branding Intern (remote) May - July 2020
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Optimized website for mobile, resulting in 300+ page view increase
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Analyzed PPE trends via market shopping and case studies
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Victoria’s Secret Cedar Falls, IA
Sales & Support Generalist Nov. 2017 - Oct. 2018
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Coached onboarding SSG’s on best sales and marketing practices
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Independently solved frequent floorset and inventory problems
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EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Textiles & Apparel Dec. 2021
3.81/4.00 Cumulative GPA
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Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts May 2014
3.71/4.00 Cumulative GPA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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PC and Mac, MS Office, Adobe Suite