Iris Cooper Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, MI, US

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Currently teaching “History of Fashion”, a survey of the history of fashion in the Western world from ancient to modern times. I have created course content and syllabi, taught partially synchronous, asynchronous, and in person formats, attended faculty meetings, monitored student progress, and submitted grades. Our program is proudly accredited by the.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Researching and caring for objects in collection, receiving new donations, and mentoring student volunteers. Ensuring best preservation techniques available. Styling and photographing pieces for records and promoting the collection.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Biweekly visual displays and contributing to social media presence of an independently owned children's boutique.

Tigard, OR

Managed BOH team while being responsible for all incoming and outgoing shipping, inventory management, and visual merchandising. Performed store repairs and assisted the sales team. Prepped and lead yearly inventory count in 8 hours less than previous year Reformatted stock room to ensure proper OSHA standards. Created displays to effectively sell.

Greater Chicago Area

Seasonal merchandising for trade shows, mostly One of a Kind Show at the Merch Mart. To guarantee all product is in compliance with the brand, collaborate with owners/producers for selling strategy, create eye-catching and functional displays, arrange selling examples for trade shows.

Portland, Oregon Area

Visual Manager-Created and styled all display items to be aesthetically pleasing to customers, planned and executed private shopping and promotional events, responsible for all (FOH & BOH) displays, signage, graphics, lighting, fixtures, managed and educated associates on company and product history

River Forest, IL

River Forest, IL

ensured the most helpful and highest quality of service to customers, promoted Rewards program and all of its benefits, handled complex customer service issues, maintained merchandising standards, participated in regional meeting of handbag merchandising, accounted for all holds and media at cash wrap, assisted in inventory and markdowns, trained new.

North Riverside, IL

Cut and measured fabric, completed minor machine repairs, acquired extensive knowledge of fabrics and techniques for recommendations and customer service.

Chicago, IL

• Reviewed and processed orders from buyers
• Arranged market research for advertising and scouting purposes
• Managed inventory development and organization
• Coordinated merchandise for shows and buyer visits

Graduate Certificate, History

I wanted to explore graduate level courses before fully committing to a graduate program. I'm fascinated by history and museums, and would.

Noncredit, Art History, Criticism And Conservation

A small group of students gathered every Saturday at the museum to discuss the exhibit. We went into the history and significance of the.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Apparel Design / Apparel Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Fashion Club - HistorianAs a student at Dominican University, I participated in the honors core classes while.