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Emily Royston

Chicago, IL
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    Creative thinking, energetic, and self-motivated individual with comprehensive knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Strong communication and leadership skills with multiple years' experience with retail management, merchandising, and personal styling. Advanced ability in flat patterning, draping, flat sketches, design, and sewing.

  • Education
    • BA Apparel Product Development
      Mount Mary University
      2012
    • Associates Liberal Arts
      Madison Area Technical College
      2009
  • Experience
    • Merchandise Manager
      Swap.com
      Bolingbrook, IL
      Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 (10 months)
      -Composed specification packets and mood boards for visual training and creative concepts to ensure consistent brand image
      -Collaborated with the Director of Merchandising, marketing and graphic design team on effective campaigns and promotional development to continue to drive online traffic
      -Styled and constructed table layouts and visual images for upcoming PR opportunities, social media, and weekly blog posts
      -Conducted market trend and competitor analysis to develop content for weekly blogs and email campaigns
      -Developed close partnerships with consignors to ensure customer satisfaction in every aspect of the selling process
    • Visual Manager
      Forever 21
      Milwaukee, WI
      Nov 2012 - Aug 2016 (3 years 9 months)
      -Oversee daily merchandising, visual updates, window installations, processes of shipment handling, replenishment systems, and weekly reporting which contributed to an increase of target sales by +112% since 2013
      -Generated detailed action plan for executing quarterly floorsets including floor mapping, fixture planning and overall store presentation resulting in brand awareness and overall higher performance of sales
      -Provided training in visual standards by creative leadership district wide while maintaining an open and positive work environment
    • Merchandiser
      MODify Boutique
      Milwaukee, WI
      Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 1 month)
      -Responsible for maintaining overall store appeal and appearance
      -Established positive relationships with returning customers
      -Executed daily visual merchandising presentations
      -Created eye-catching weekly window mannequin displays
      -Increased store traffic through visual merchandising efforts
      -Actively researched market trends and assisted with handling of inventory planning and purchasing
  • Skills
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Textile Design
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