Project: Assist with the photography for the annual product catalogOct-Nov 2008• Participated in pre-production meetings to determine set color schemes and product styling• Gathered and organized merchandise into pre-defined shots for the photography session• Responsible for the selection and purchase of set props and related materials• Directly supported professional photographer and gained on set experience in set design, construction,lighting set up, and equipment usage• Prepared merchandise for photography using various tools (steamer, duster, etc.)• Assisted the photographer in selecting the proper camera/product angle to eliminate tangents• Styled merchandise using various aids (tacky wax, gaffers tape, strait pins, risers, etc.)• Maintained consistency with photography from previous company catalogs• Cleaned up, broke down set

Projects: Set up permanent showrooms at: America's Mart in Atlanta, GA; Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX, and the temporary booth at Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL • Responsible for implementing creative design concepts for a 1000 sq. ft. showroom• Fashioned the flow and placement of multiple displays and hundreds of products• Painted and prepared showroom for merchandise• Selected props for display and styled merchandise

• Designed and assembled displays to draw attention and encourage purchases• Developed familiarity with beauty product market and trends through independent research• Assisted and advised customers based on movement of stock and extensive product knowledge• Established rapport with customers which resulted in return clientele