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EXPERIENCE

Uprising Magazine                                                                                              Cedar Falls, IA
Editorial Director                                                                                           May 2020 - Present

  • Performing operational and administrative functions for chief editors

  • Directing fashion editorials from start to finish in a fast-paced environment

  • Overseeing and cultivating a team of 30 under tight deadlines

 

Dhakai                                                                                                              Cedar Falls, IA Fashion Trend Analysis Intern                                                                            Sept. - Nov. 2020

  • Created seasonal trend report for merchants and manufacturers

  • Presented weekly findings in company-wide meetings with the CEO

  • Studied and recapped daily WWD and WGSN reports

  • Interviewed top sourcing and design experts for blog content

Mohair Pear                                                                                                       Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage Closet and Fashion Visuals Intern                                                                June - July 2020

  • Solved organizational challenges with close attention to detail

  • Curated and merchandised $600+ in dead product 

  • Styled, staged, shot and edited marketing visuals for print and web channels

Masks for the Frontlines Iowa                                                                                Des Moines, IA
Web Design and Branding Intern (remote)                                                              May - July 2020

  • Optimized website for mobile, resulting in 300+ page view increase

  • Analyzed PPE trends via market shopping and case studies

Victoria’s Secret                                                                                                   Cedar Falls, IA
Sales & Support Generalist                                                                      Nov. 2017 - Oct. 2018

  • Coached onboarding SSG’s on best sales and marketing practices

  • Independently solved frequent floorset and inventory problems

EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa                                                                                   Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Textiles & Apparel                                                                           Dec. 2021

      3.81/4.00 Cumulative GPA

Hawkeye Community College                                                                                  Waterloo, IA
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts                                                                                   May 2014
      3.71/4.00 Cumulative GPA

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • PC and Mac, MS Office, Adobe Suite

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