Experience

Anchor Artists

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Stylist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Assist lead stylist on set and on location with all looks created for shoot • Assist the lead stylist in advising clients on the best fashion and prop styling while on set • Responsible for gathering and prepping all looks slated for specific shoot, including packing • Steam, Iron and prep all merchandise for photo shoot • Do returns or any shopping needed for shoot as directed by lead stylist • Assist lead stylist on set and on location with all looks created for shoot • Assist the lead stylist in advising clients on the best fashion and prop styling while on set • Responsible for gathering and prepping all looks slated for specific shoot, including packing • Steam, Iron and prep all merchandise for photo shoot • Do returns or any shopping needed for shoot as directed by lead stylist



Talbots

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2020

  •Created and executed visual displays for Jewelry and accessory fixtures •Used creativity to enhance aesthetic appeal of store displays, tables and jewelry fixtures to increase sales • Pulled and prepped merchandise, dress mannequin looks for senior executive merch review •Communicated with buyers on any big store messages , national ads and key store messages; assisted Visual Manager in making sure they are represented in floor set •Assisted in layouts, and editing of monthly Jewelry write ups for stores •Assisted in execution of marketing and creative concepts to complete rollouts for windows, floor sets and tables •Assisted Visual Manager in creating and maintaining shot sheets, ensuring product and styling information is updated and accurate



Talbots

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Catalog Visual Layout Specialist

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2010

  •Participate in assortment reviews, review with buyers how product should be marketed and positioned in the catalog•Concept/research new creative ways for spread concepts and flat presentations• Assist Visual Manager in the layout of catalog pages to create a focused catalog that reflects an impactful fashion forward image, while maintaining the Talbots image•Communicate with buyers on any big store messages , national ads and key store messages; assist Visual Manager in making sure they are represented in catalog, keeping synergy between catalog and stores•Attend and participate in all informal and formal walk-thrus to present catalog to buyers and management•Conduct pick-up meetings for creative team and planners to review all details in catalog cover to cover ; including headlines, overall mood direction and how models should be shot •Assist Visual Manager in creating and maintaining shot sheets, ensuring product and styling information is updated and accurate•Attend art reviews with Visual Manager and upper management to review all film selects from catalog shoot•Assist in and conduct model meetings for catalogs; style all out fits on model making sure fit is correct and the most fashion forward look is created while still speaking to the classic Talbots customer

• Assistant Buyer- Jewelry/Hosiery

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2007

  •Assisted Buyer on analyzing sales; presented ideas on possible new items based on selling history•Analyzed sales for past seasons for best/worst seller meetings; presented findings to all accessory buyers, N.Y. product team and upper management; set up samples for presentation•Maintained and updated assortment plans for both accessories and jewelry areas ensuring accuracy•Used weekly and monthly reports to better understand overall business and what is trending for current season; compiled data and created spreadsheets for analysis projects delegated by buyer based on findings•Responsible for completing and reconciling monthly Open To Buys for both Jewelry and hosiery •Communicated with vendors on a daily basis regarding all specifics related to an item including; In House dates, revisions, quality issues, pricing and photo samples •Set up seasonal jewelry displays for senior management, conducted walk-thru for distributors and planners•Compose jewelry attribute write-ups for red Door packets that store visual team sends to all stores



Chadwicks

• West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

• Assistant Product Manager- Sweater Knits/Activewear

  • 2003 - Mar 2006

  •Teamed with catalog coordination to create outfits for spreads •Concepted innovative ideas for new flat presentations and spread concepts •Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of book presentations •Proofed copy passes for all catalogs •Organized and tracked photo samples for fashion and still shoots •Managed fit process of product from fit models to shoot •Analyzed key item business for market competitiveness each season •Conducted weekly review of Chadwick’s website, giving recommendations on how to better affect sales •Participated in concept meetings and import development sessions •Partnered with domestic vendors on all logistics involved with an item from conception to catalog release