Creator of soy based candles and wax melts inspired by Japanese animation as seen on Pinterest, and anime conventions around the U.S.!Duties as Owner include, but not limited to:Research and DevelopmentSocial Media : Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, XCollaboration with Industry Professionals Shipping, Packaging, and LogisticsTravel Coordinator for eventsProduct Research and collaboration with overseas vendorsWebsite management and SEO content writer

• Manage the store's social media accounts, including FaceBook and Instagram• Sends regular email marketing campaigns with MailChimp• Remain current on design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions• Utilizes Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop to create presentations, reports, desktop signage, etc.• Assist the sales manager on custom soft goods quotes• Participate as required in all local and corporate sponsored marketing and training programs, as well as local grass-roots marketing efforts both at the design center and independently.• Work cooperatively in maintaining a neat and orderly Design Center projection• Assist front desk operations when necessary• Assist in various store operations tasks, such as retagging, updating product databases, etc.

• Collaborate with visual team and key stakeholders assisting in the development and execution of visual initiatives as it relates to construction stores and special projects• Act as customer service representative to store personnel regarding explanations of floor plans, planograms, and components• Create, format, and manage various weekly reports• Create Visual communications, adjacencies, and planograms• Assist with photography and component maintenance in the Photo Studio

• Coordinated store displays in line with brand guidelines and strategy• Collaborated with management and team members in executing time sensitive directives and planograms sent from the corporate office• Worked closely with management to analyze sales trends and implement creative strategies to enhance exposure and profitability, and creating an engaging shopping experience• Coached, trained, and supported staff on merchandising standards and philosophies• Organized effective and efficient utilization of floor space in softlines and hardlines departments• Provided guests with knowledge of trends and current product offerings in the store• Utilized Microsoft Office products to generate reports and temporary signage• Handled cash at the register, processed sales transactions, and promoted Target REDcards

• Applied visual merchandising techniques to vignettes in the store• Analyzed sales trends and implemented creative strategies to enhance exposure and profitability with various home décor departments• Collaborated with management in executing time sensitive directives sent from the corporate office• Worked with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space• Maintained, stored, and dismantled displays after promotion periods• Provided guests with knowledge of home décor trends and product offerings• Processed transactions at the register

• Conducted research on current and future trends in home furnishings and decor • Worked with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space • Communicated with buyers and assisted in making decisions on product purchases for stores • Designed and put together multiple vignettes and mini vignettes for various projects not related to pre-planned vignette displays • Carried out "comparison shops"​ to maintain awareness of other retailer's visual merchandising and product assortment concepts • Worked directly with vendors on product development and price negotiation• Created, formatted, and managed various weekly reports• Created story boards/mood boards to convey trends• Identified and sourced accent furniture and floor décor• Tested product samples to see if they could hold planned retail

• Process incoming orders, both written and electronically, by reviewing incoming proof of identification and determining current proof of government assistance by state. Utilized knowledge of government assistance types from 10 different states.• Utilized Fusion program to process pending reports, look up customer accounts, processed payments, and made adjustments to accounts (such as change of plans) when appropriate.• Received incoming calls from field agents. Helped answer questions about eligibility issues, iPad support, and customer information.• Occasionally worked the front desk. Redirected calls to appropriate offices or answered questions from customers or field agents when appropriate. Received incoming mail and packages.• Utilized Microsoft Office products

• Certified Diamontologist• Promoted to third key-holder• Assist customers to finding pieces specific to their needs• Analyze incoming repair needs for customers• Provided customer service and solved customer service issues when appropriate• Answered phones, prepared merchandise and repairs for shipping, handled incoming merchandise and repairs for receiving, and handled office work when appropriate• Involved in rearranging, remerchandising, and replenishing new stock as it arrived

Concessionist/Café Worker/Usher/Box Office/Party Host• Plano ServSafe Certified• Prepared and served concessions and Starbucks coffee• Cleaned theaters and directed customers to correct theaters• Handled cash at the register• Answered phones and solved customer service issues when appropriate• Helped set up displays• Hosted parties for children ages 4-15 in groups of 15+