Manage daily operations and exceed sales and performance goals dailyCorrespond with vendors, order inventory, enter items into PO system using Microsoft Excel, arrange products and maintain store appearanceWork one on one with customers, provide expert product knowledge, surpass expectations and deliver the best experience possible, increase customer retention Plan and design, window and floor, product displays that visually highlight new garments, skillfully match and layer unique garments and accessories to construct complete artistic looks to motivate customers and generate sales

-Designer and creator of one of a kind up-cycled clothing brand, mostly working with denim, using home embroidery machine and knowledge in polymer color chemistry-Analyze industry trends/compile market research data to complete customer profile-Conduct all aspects of business including entire design process, production, circulation, marketing, advertising and new product development-Created loyal customer base and following by using creative storytelling, authentic social media marketing and creating a truly unique and personal product-Translate fashion and culture trends to products, design concepts, color, and graphics-Assess potential cost / margin impact of fabric, color, trim, graphics, treatments, technology, components, and construction choices

-Managed all inventory, pricing, vendor and costumer relations, floor and window display, photography, marketing and social media-Planned and initiated marketing strategies Oversaw and managed all day-to-day activities, lead team of three Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered -Networked with partners, future clients and affiliates at trade shows, fashion shows and other outside events -Traveled to Las Vegas twice a year to observe new trends and make proactive buying choices responsible for purchasing all clothing -Selected to be face of brand and model for store front window advertisement

-Designed and developed start to finish, custom stage outfit for artist Laura Reed -Drafted patterns and constructed prototypes for fittings-Created custom quilted fabric with embroidery, hand beading-Adhered to strict project deadlines with final product complete in 2 months