Resume
Motivated Fashion Merchandising student with a passion for merchandising, marketing, and retail strategy. Skilled in trend analysis, forecasting, product knowledge, and data-driven decision-making. Strong communicator with a keen eye for trends, a collaborative spirit, and a strong work ethic.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design & Merchandising
Mississippi State University — Starkville, MS
Concentration: Fashion Merchandising | Minor: Marketing — May 2026
Global Game Changers Study Abroad Program (Milan, Florence, Rome, Viareggio) — Summer 2024
Retail Industry Fundamentals Certification, National Retail Federation — October 2024
Customer & Sales Certification, National Retail Federation — December 2024
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Fashion & Marketing Knowledge: Retail Math, Merchandising & Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Planning & Buying, Fashion Forecasting, Product Development, Consumer Behavior, Global Sourcing, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce Strategy
Strengths: Hardworking, organized, analytical, creative
Software: Excel, Island Pacific, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Wix, QuickBooks, Tableau, Power BI, Odoo
WORK EXPERIENCE
Merchandising and Buying Intern — Altar’d State, Knoxville, TN
June 2025 – August 2025
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Analyzed sell-through and volume by style number to support weekly merchandising decisions
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Entered purchase orders, organized samples, and communicated with vendors
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Completed Spring 2026 matching sets intern project using sales data to propose updates and reorders
Ice Cream Maker — Rock Salt Milk Bar, Peachtree City, GA
July 2023 – June 2025
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Managed inventory using Google Sheets and verified deliveries
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Prepared ice cream from scratch for four retail locations
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Maintained strict food safety and allergen control standards
Team Lead — Rock Salt Milk Bar, Peachtree City, GA
August 2022 – June 2025
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Opened/closed store, handled daily inventory, secured funds, resolved customer concerns
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Supervised staff and trained new employees
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Created photo/video content and designed POS boards to increase sales
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
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Member — Pi Beta Phi, MSU (Aug 2023–Present)
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Recruitment Committee — Pi Beta Phi (Jan 2024–Dec 2024)
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PR/Marketing Committee — Pi Beta Phi (Jan 2025–Present)
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National Retail Federation Student Association (Nov 2023–Present)
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Fashion House, MSU (Sept 2023–Present)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Clothes Less Traveled — Peachtree City, GA (Jan 2023)
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Tagged and sorted donated apparel and accessories
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Organized store displays and racks
Dresses of Hope — Starkville, MS (Nov 2023–Present)
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Assisted girls selecting prom dresses
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Organized storage inventory for events
Champions Are Readers — Starkville, MS (Aug 2024–Dec 2024)
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Provided one-on-one reading tutoring for children
AWARDS & HONORS
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Dean’s List — Mississippi State University (Fall 2023 & Fall 2024)
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Pi Society — Mississippi State University, Pi Beta Phi (Fall 2023–Present)