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Amanda Swords

Amanda Swords

Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex,TX

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity for growth and experience in the retail industry. I am a highly motivated, disciplined, and enthusiastic individual. My passions include consumerism, buying, sustainable fashion, store design, management, and enhancing consumer shopping experiences. My previous experience includes examining consumer behavior, data analysis, business development, sales, advertising, visual merchandising, personal styling, event planning, and leadership responsibilities. My objective is to build a career that promotes self-development and impacts the retail industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Stylist

Stitch Fix
09.2020 - Current

Provided exceptional styling services by offering personalized item selection, tailored recommendations, and expert styling advice. Showed proficiency in analyzing data to create customized styling solutions. Supported merchandising strategies.

Photographer

Freelance
01.2020 - 12.2021

Performed photo concept research. Planned and scheduled photoshoots. Used self-marketing techniques. Communicated with clients. Operated social media platforms.

Intern

Austin Fashion Initiative
02.2019 - 05.2019

Planned, scheduled, and managed social media content. Drafted blog posts for company projects. Interacted with clients during events and meetings. Researched and connected with potential clients. Built and maintained relationships with clients.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Texas State University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Created student assignments on Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop. Conducted qualitative and quantitative database research on industry websites and programs. Monitored and graded student exams; documented grades on collaborative learning system. Coached and tutored students to meet performance goals.

Retail Buyer

Clothes Mentor
02.2016 - 08.2017

Responsible for buying store products and assisting customers with personal styling. Enhanced visual store features and implemented new store layout. Coordinated and arranged fixtures and displays. Created social media content and advertisements. Planned and promoted targeted consumer events.

Visual Merchandiser

Holly's Hallmark
02.2012 - 12.2016

Styled displays, created advertisements, and educated customers on products and promotions. Focused on managerial development, visual merchandising, and buying aspects. Organized specialized store events. Trained coworkers on company policies, procedures, and products.

Sales Associate

Dillard's
05.2015 - 12.2015

Visual merchandising, personal shopping, and styling responsibilities. Demonstrated accountability by managing monetary intakes and cash deposits. Responsible for communicating with vendors and buyers regarding customer demands.

Interior Design Assistant

Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
09.2013 - 03.2014

Organized textile samples and implemented new filing systems. Communicated efficiently with vendors and suppliers. Assisted interior designers with contracted projects.

Education

Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising and Business Administration

Texas State University
05.2019

Skills

  • Creativity and adaptability
  • Decision-making and project planning
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Self-management
  • Diligent, responsible, and flexible
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Interpersonal and communicative

Specialized Skills

  • Consumer and market research
  • Visual merchandising and personal styling
  • Event planning
  • Inventory management
  • Executing client-based growth proposals and brand development
  • Creating advertisements, targeted promotions, and data analysis
  • Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, JDA Software, Microsoft Excel, and Fashion Snoops

Volunteer

Event Staff, Backyard Amphitheater March-May 2019 Prepared venue for events. Provided information and assistance to guests. Organized, facilitated, and enforced venue policies and procedures during events.

Photographer, Texas State University February 2019 Photographed professional headshots for students at networking event. 

Brand Ambassador, Fashion Merchandising Association February 2019 

Assisted corporate executives during networking event. Responsible for interacting and communicating with volunteers, students, and keynote speakers. 

Event Staff, Created Woman February 2019 

Organized and collaboratively facilitated event. Assisted guests, communicated efficiently with keynote speakers and vendors. Promoted event through social media campaigns. 

Team Lead, Texas State University August 2018-December 2018 

Hired and collaborated with team members. Developed contingency plan and assigned roles to each individual member. Documented group discussions and goals. Communicated with team through various platforms. Created project deadlines and held team members accountable. Implemented team disagreement and repercussion strategies. Encouraged team members individually and as a group.

Timeline

Senior Stylist

Stitch Fix
09.2020 - Current

Photographer

Freelance
01.2020 - 12.2021

Intern

Austin Fashion Initiative
02.2019 - 05.2019

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Texas State University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Retail Buyer

Clothes Mentor
02.2016 - 08.2017

Sales Associate

Dillard's
05.2015 - 12.2015

Interior Design Assistant

Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
09.2013 - 03.2014

Visual Merchandiser

Holly's Hallmark
02.2012 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising and Business Administration

Texas State University
Amanda Swords