Experience

Wedlink Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production + Editorial Content Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Manages editorial and design team for all Wedlink Media brands, working intimately with online/social, sales and operations teamsSpearhead and conceptualize hundreds of styled shoots annually for four publications alongside editorial teamFacilitate and confirm vendor team involvement including, but not limited to, photographer and vendor team selection, location scouting and sourcing styling elements for cohesive design vision Provide expert creative direction while on set for photo shoots and behind the scenes for editorial layouts

• Production Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

• Wedding Editorial Director & Production Executive

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018



Balliets

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

  Analyzed market data and top trends to inform merchandise assortment planCommunicated clearly and concisely with 200 (+) vendors regarding hundreds of purchase orders seasonally Collaborated daily with entire buyer team to ensure cohesive product assortmentManaged $160,000 annual open-to-buy budget for fashion jewelry and home & gift department

• Assistant Buyer

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2017

  Maintain positive working relationships and constant communication with 200 (+) vendors Assist buyers in buying and swap decisions and manage open to buy budget Quickly and efficiently input, log and confirm all purchase orders Organize and execute all in store trunk shows and assist with placing special orders



Cloverleaf Boutique

• Ardmore, OK

• Retail Sales Associate

  • May 2008 - Jun 2014

  Provide exemplary customer service Manage merchandise displays to reflect new and upcoming trends in an innovative way Proficiently trained in Point of Sale program Furnish training for new employees on day-to-day activities and Point of Sale technology Organize back stock items in order to more effectively locate items to restock displays Performed organization and completion of complete store inventory Provide exemplary customer service Manage merchandise displays to reflect new and upcoming trends in an innovative way Proficiently trained in Point of Sale program Furnish training for new employees on day-to-day activities and Point of Sale technology Organize back stock items in order to more effectively locate items to restock displays Performed organization and completion of complete store inventory



Elizabeth's Clothing & Gifts

• Stillwater, OK

• Sales Associate

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Create one-on-one shopping experience to hand select tailor-made merchandise for customers Actively participate in buying appointments to select merchandise for purchase Promote store image through merchandise displays Check quality and quantity of incoming merchandise and report damages Manage and mark price tags accurately and assist with physical inventories Create one-on-one shopping experience to hand select tailor-made merchandise for customers Actively participate in buying appointments to select merchandise for purchase Promote store image through merchandise displays Check quality and quantity of incoming merchandise and report damages Manage and mark price tags accurately and assist with physical inventories



Merchandising & Apparel Design Association

• Oklahoma State University

• President

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

  Acquire professional networking speakers for monthly member meetings Communicate with officers and ensure all tasks are completed efficiently Generate new ideas for service projects for organization Create opportunities for members to support faculty and staff Ensure at least one monthly educational opportunity for members Acquire professional networking speakers for monthly member meetings Communicate with officers and ensure all tasks are completed efficiently Generate new ideas for service projects for organization Create opportunities for members to support faculty and staff Ensure at least one monthly educational opportunity for members



Emily Clarke Weddings & Events

• Dallas, TX

• Lead Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assisted in planning and executing tailor made events for clients Applied Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills in invitation design for clients Set up all client’s vendor appointments by phone Responsible for daily blogs to update clients on new and upcoming trends in event design Assisted in planning and executing tailor made events for clients Applied Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills in invitation design for clients Set up all client’s vendor appointments by phone Responsible for daily blogs to update clients on new and upcoming trends in event design



Johnny Was Clothing

• Wholesale Showroom Intern

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Captured the Johnny Was lifestyle brand while merchandising for market preparation Prepared marketing materials for upcoming market events Professionally presented Johnny Was line divisions to potential buyers Effectively batched purchase orders and faxed into factory for filling Input over 200 business connections and potential clients into showroom database Captured the Johnny Was lifestyle brand while merchandising for market preparation Prepared marketing materials for upcoming market events Professionally presented Johnny Was line divisions to potential buyers Effectively batched purchase orders and faxed into factory for filling Input over 200 business connections and potential clients into showroom database