Managed daily operations of a 1500 sq ft independent, upscale home and gift boutique.- Styled and merchandised shop displays throughout the year- Planned displays and purchasing according to the retail calendar - Sourced new product and made purchasing decisions including travel to trade shows - Entered and received merchandise into POS system - Managed all social media including photography and content creation- Created weekly marketing newsletter- Communicated with vendors to track orders and report damage - Updated and maintained eCommerce website- Assisted customers in making purchases and selecting gifts- Oversaw store staff in completion of sales and daily tasks- Provided support with hiring and training of new employees

Assisted with the design of a mass-market Juniors clothing brand.- Designed and sketched tops and dresses using Adobe Illustrator- Daily email correspondence with overseas factories for sample approval Color matching and trim approval- Market and trend research

Worked closely with the designer of a high-end Women’s fashion line produced in New York City’s garment district.- Created tech packs and coordinated production with vendors and factories - Maintained inventory and calculated trim and fabric orders- Assisted with the production of each season’s runway show