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Mackenzie Burger
Brooklyn, NY
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About
My name is Mackenzie Burger. I have recently relocated to New York City to further my career in the fashion industry. I have 3 years professional experience in the industry as a retail management professional. I received my Bachelors Degree in Textiles and Apparel from the University of Norther Iowa in Spring of 2011 after serving as the President of the Textiles and Apparel Associate and Executive Creative Director in our annual student design show. I also designed and produced my own line (now defunct), Reasons to Celebrate, which was sold in boutiques and online.
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Education
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BA Textiles and ApparelUniversity of Northern Iowa2011
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Experience
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Women's ManagerUrban OutfittersKansas City, MOAug 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 4 months)- Manage hiring needs, manage payroll, and write the schedule
- Communicate effectively with team with Communication Binder, daily meetings, and all store meetings.
-Worked with management team to lower shrink by 1.3% in 2013
-Execute all department tasks including mark downs, merchandising moves, team communication, backstock organization, and upholding standards -
Women's Accessorie's ManagerUrban OutfittersBethesda, MDAug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)- Led and trained 40 new, developed 3 Team Leads
-Gave performance reviews to team members and set goals to further their development
- Responsible for Women's Accessories which totaled $2.2 million of store's $12 million annual sales
-Drove sales and managed payroll to bonus in Q2 of 2013
-Hosted visitors from Home Office for Season Concept Work-Throughs to create new visual direction for the company -
Team LeaderUrban OutfittersWashington, DCOct 2011 - Aug 2012 (10 months)-Conducted group interviews, new hire orientations, and sales associate training sessions
-Communicated department information to team through department meetings and communication binder
-Lead shipment line and product placement daily
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Awards
Dean's List, Executive Creative Director of annual student design show, President of Textile and Apparel Association
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Skills
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On Coroflot@mackenzieburger, member since 2011