Kelsey L.

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1312 North 110 Plaza Apt. #1508 Omaha, NE 68154 kelseydaul1@gmail.com http://kelseydaul.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career in the fashion industry in product development, CAD design, buying, and/or visual merchandising.
EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design, Minor: Business
GPA: 3.317/4.0, Deans List (two semesters)

Graduated December 2014

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Hayneedle Inc, Omaha, NE
March 2015-Present
Assistant Textiles, Trim, and Infant Buyer
Utilize excellent communication skills by discussing new products with vendors and collecting data for future products
Develop presentation and verbal communication skills by addressing 2016 interior trends to the VP of Merchandising and
Divisional Merchandising Managers
Demonstrate organized time management by working with 3 head buyers and making sure all tasks/deadlines are being met
Fowlers Heritage Company, Fargo, ND
July 2013- March 2015
Assistant Buyer/Sales Associate
Assist in selecting merchandise for mens and womens apparel for fall/winter 2015 at MAGIC in Las Vegas, NV
Demonstrate strong visual merchandising skills to create window displays and visual elements around the store
Internship
June 2014-August 2014
Applied decision making skills by buying holiday clothing at Northstar in St. Paul, MN for Holiday 2014
Utilize multitasking abilities to plan for buying shows by deciding which vendors to visit and how much we can spend
NDSU Costume Shop
Seamstress
Accurately altered and created costumes for the show Sweeney Todd

Spring 2014

Red Brick Boutique Fashion Show, Ottertail, MN

Designer
June 2014
Exhibited responsibility in meeting deadlines for the fashion show
Creatively showed initiative while using flat pattern design and draping, as well as advanced apparel assembly in creating 5
garments for the fashion show
FABO (Fashion Apparel Business Organization), NDSU
Co-Chair Make-up Committee
Spring 2012, 2013
Gained leadership skills while leading a team to select hair and make-up styles for the fashion show models
Designer
Spring 2013, 2014
Increased design skills by creating 3 dresses for the 2013 annual fashion show and 4 garments for the 2014 show
Davids Bridal, Fargo, ND
December 2011- April 2013
Alteration Specialist
April 2013- August 2013
Successfully demonstrated alteration abilities by sewing bridal and special event dresses for the final customer fittings
Accurately fit the customer while showing them how the alterations will look and feel after the first fitting
Sales Associate
Efficiently displayed knowledge in current fashion trends by helping brides find the perfect wedding and bridal party dresses
Demonstrated a good eye for detail while observing and helping the customer have a wonderful experience
Macys, Fargo, ND
October 2011- December 2011
Visual Merchandising Assistant
Effectively used organizational and strong visualization skills by using planograms for holiday displays
Developed excellent communication skills by discussing new creative ideas to display merchandise to management
Developed marketing skills useful in working in the bridal industry, as well as in a boutique setting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Buying

Styling

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
CAD
Adobe Illustrator

Sewing

Draping

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Drawing
Microsoft Office