MADISON ANNE BENNETT

EDUCATION:
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations, May 2016
Minors: Marketing & French
Scholarship: Jesuit High School Scholarship
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Universit Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy

Studied fashion and marketing, February 2015 May 2015

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Strong communication and social media skills; blogging, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Word Press
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
KOHLS CORPORATION, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Merchandise Analyst Intern, June 2015 - August 2015

Collaborated as a team to brainstorm innovative ideas from competitors and present findings to senior
management
Drafted a Spring 2016 assortment strategy presentation to present to senior managers based on historical data,
company initiatives and creative insights
Owned personal development through cross-functional team interviews and shadows
Presented a weekly best and worst sellers presentation to help team learn from past and current strengths and
areas of opportunity

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INLANDER, Spokane, WA

Fashion & Arts/ Culture Journalism Intern, May 2014 - August 2014
Wrote a weekly blog piece for the Inlanders online blog, The Bloglander, about local fashion
Assisted in a fashion spread project and photo-shoot featuring local designers, boutiques and summer trends
Wrote film reviews and events pieces published in the Arts and Culture section of the magazine as assigned
Attended weekly editorial staff meetings and pitched ideas for upcoming issues
COLLEGE FASHIONISTA, Milwaukee, WI
Intern/Style Guru, December 2013 - September 2014
Trend forecasted on Marquettes campus and photographed regional style
Wrote the weekly What to Wear and All in the Details fashion advice blog pieces through Word Press
Sent blog pieces to national headquarters in New York
WORK EXPERIENCE:
NORDSTROM, Spokane, WA
Sales Associate, June 2014- August 2014
Worked in the Brass Plum department in a competitive and collaborative sales environment based on commission
Utilized excellent customer service skills through interpersonal interaction
Asked to return for December holiday season
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES CENTER, Milwaukee, WI
Front Desk Associate August 2013 December 2014
Managed and scheduled student and counselor appointments via phone and in-person through Microsoft Outlook
Completed administrative tasks such as copying, filing, stocking and general projects as requested
LUCI BOUTIQUE, Milwaukee, WI
Stylist August 2013- February 2014
Suggested specific styles and clothing pieces to customers for individual events
Priced, steamed and merchandised clothing

THE EMPORIUM AT EAST HAWTHORNEBOUTIQUE, Spokane, WA

Sales Associate May 2013 - August 2013
Created window displays with merchandise, learned email marketing tactics, helped purchase items for sales
ACTIVITIES:
PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Milwaukee, WI
Member, August 2013 - Present
SIGMA KAPPA KAPPA NU SORORITY, Milwaukee, WI
Website Chair, January 2013 Present
MARQUETTE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM, Milwaukee, WI
Mentor, August 2015 - Present
MARQUETTE STYLE CLUB, Milwaukee, WI
Blogger, August 2012 - May 2013
Blogged about style trends and tips for the everyday stylish college student
NORDSTROM B.P. FASHION BOARD, Spokane, WA
Board Member, May 2012- May 2013
Learned about the inside world of fashion and commerce at Nordstrom and listened to industry professionals speak
Collaborated as a group to create projects and predicted upcoming trends
HONORS:
PI DELTA PHI French Honors Society
Member, May 2015 Present
LAMBDA PI ETA Communications Honors Society
Member, November 2014 Present