Experience

CreateMyTee.com

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2017 - Present



SEPHORA

• France
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Performing operational programs such as visual display, merchandising, marketing, and presentation. Sales, shipment and shrinkage management. Customer service, coaching employees, and makeup application. Our goal is to build a bond with our clients that keeps them coming back for excellent service. Performing operational programs such as visual display, merchandising, marketing, and presentation. Sales, shipment and shrinkage management. Customer service, coaching employees, and makeup application. Our goal is to build a bond with our clients that keeps them coming back for excellent service.



Melania Plasko Creative

• Greater Detroit Area

• Freelance Photographer & Designer

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Studio and on-site photography and design for multiple clients and events including The ARK venue, RAW Artists, 58 Greene Acapella, and the Invisible Dog Arts Center. Freelance work: photo heat shots, senior pictures, weddings, concerts, infographics, brochures, fliers, company logos, web advertisements. Studio and on-site photography and design for multiple clients and events including The ARK venue, RAW Artists, 58 Greene Acapella, and the Invisible Dog Arts Center. Freelance work: photo heat shots, senior pictures, weddings, concerts, infographics, brochures, fliers, company logos, web advertisements.



Badland Apparel

• Greater Detroit Area

• Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Badland Apparel is an online store for up cycled vintage and handmade garments. My work includes designing the products, photographing the products for shop sale, managing online sales and custom orders, shipping, and promoting through social media. Badland Apparel is an online store for up cycled vintage and handmade garments. My work includes designing the products, photographing the products for shop sale, managing online sales and custom orders, shipping, and promoting through social media.



JCPenney

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  As a visual specialist, my job was to direct, train, and lead a team of visual merchandising employees at JCPenny. Visual merchandising team members contribute to the advertising, marketing, and sales efforts of a retail location by designing, developing and taking charge of the visual look of the store and its merchandise. This job required excellent organizational skills, as well as planning, project management, and time management expertise. Also excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong creative flair and effective problem solving abilities.



Q LTD

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Intern

  • Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Q is a strategic design studio that has worked with hundreds of clients for over 30 years. The Q team creates brand strategies, visual identity systems, and marketing materials that deliver compelling user experiences in all media. The approach is holistic, multidisciplinary, and team-based; work is backed by thorough research, deep analysis, strategic thinking, and creative inspiration. Worked closely with Q LTD design team to create graphics and templates in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Created branding assets for several clients including The ARK, ACM Siggraph, and the Kresge Foundation. Also created photo documentation used on the Q LTD website.



Invisible Dog Arts Center

• Brooklyn, New York

• Design Internship

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  The Invisible Dog hosts a wide-rage of events including: visual art exhibits; dance, theater, and music performances; film screenings; literary arts and poetry readings; lectures; community events; and more. My time interning at the Invisible Dog was spent working on a production plan for their website, and assisting with production for their shows. The Invisible Dog hosts a wide-rage of events including: visual art exhibits; dance, theater, and music performances; film screenings; literary arts and poetry readings; lectures; community events; and more. My time interning at the Invisible Dog was spent working on a production plan for their website, and assisting with production for their shows.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Unions Student Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  Managing and coaching student employees, leading and training new employees. Cashiering, money management, customer service, customer care, making sure all guests are attended and helped. Managing and coaching student employees, leading and training new employees. Cashiering, money management, customer service, customer care, making sure all guests are attended and helped.



Bivouac Ann Arbor

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

• Clothing Model & Photography Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  Modeling clothing for online sales website, studio photography and studio lighting work, editing images of photographed models for the website with use of the Adobe Creative Suite. Modeling clothing for online sales website, studio photography and studio lighting work, editing images of photographed models for the website with use of the Adobe Creative Suite.



University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Researching assigned topics, creative production, Illustrations created using both Adobe Photoshop and traditional 2D methods. Researching assigned topics, creative production, Illustrations created using both Adobe Photoshop and traditional 2D methods.