Experience

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  Rootbranch Media Group

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Media Arts Teacher

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Educate pre-K through 12th grade students on elements of the pre production process, including character development, wardrobe design, and set design. Introduction to photography and videography, with hands on equipment training.

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  Interior Define

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Design Expert

    • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Arhaus

  • Harbor East

  • Visual Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
    • Harbor East

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  IKEA

  • White Marsh, MD

  • Kitchen and Bath Designer

    • Mar 2017 - Jul 2020
    • White Marsh, MD

    Digital kitchen construction, kitchen floor plan revision, kitchen related service coordination, outstanding E-COMM complaints resolution, incoming sales advisors training

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  Arhaus

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Design Consultant

    • Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

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  The Children's Place

  • Brand Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

    As Brand Manager, I partner with the Store Manager to ensure that my team and sales floor are exemplary of TCP's core values. I strive daily to groom associates and Leads who are business savvy, energetic, compassionate, and committed to providing grade A customer service- both verbal and non verbal. I oversee weekly pricing updates and seasonal Floorset changes (with intermittent updates). In all that I do I am a leader- by example. I want a hardworking team so I work my hardest.

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  La-Z-Boy Incorporated

  • Columbia, MD

  • Design Assistant

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Columbia, MD

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  Forever 21

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

    Develop effective merchandising strategies to further drive salesTrain and coach associates to uphold company standards and visual directivesAccurately and efficiently execute seasonal floorsets and merchandise updatesImplement innovative solutions to sell-through merchandiseUtilize interpersonal skills to create and maintain rapport with diverse clientele

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • May 2011 - Sep 2012

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  Ravens Home Furnishings

  • Salesperson/ Showroom Stager

    • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

    Staged and remerchandised showroom floor on a weekly basisAssisted customers in furniture, textiles, and accessories selectionsUpdated store website and online furniture adsArranged shipment and delivery schedules

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  LOFT BY ANN TAYLOR

  • the gallery, harbor east

  • Sales Lead

    • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
    • the gallery, harbor east

    Utilize interpersonal skills and merchandise knowledge to meet and exceed sales goalsCoach associates on effective selling methodsExecute all seasonal window, floor, and mannequin updatesPerform opening and closing operational tasksAdhere to strict company dresscode

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  JC Penny

  • Sales Support Associate

    • Jun 2006 - Nov 2007