A'Myri Thornton

• Provide personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations for customers based on their needs, preferences, and skin types
• Maintain a deep understanding of luxury beauty brands and current trends in skincare, makeup, and fragrance
• Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering client loyalty and contributing to sales growth by achieving individual and store sales goals
• Conduct makeup demonstrations and tutorials, educating clients on product usage and application techniques
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the prestige beauty section, while maintaining up-to-date stock levels
• Collaborate with team members to optimize merchandising, promotions, and overall customer experience

• Collaborated closely with the Creative Director to organize and facilitate professional photoshoots, ensuring cohesive artistic direction and branding
• Additionally, partnered with the Media Manager to develop visually engaging content for various goods, while overseeing the creative execution of visuals used across multiple social media platforms, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and audience engagement strategies

Randa Apparel & Accessories, Columbia, MD — Merchandising Coordinator Intern
June 2023 - August 2023

• Managed timely implementation of POS systems to maximize product sell-thru and enhance the presentation of Randa and Haggar brands.
• Scheduled store visits based on business needs, adapting to the fast-paced and evolving retail environment.
• Increased visibility and sales of test products by negotiating prominent product placement and executing in-store POS strategies; reported any launch issues through detailed surveys and photos.
• Collaborated with store, district, and regional management to ensure consistent brand awareness and support.
• Represented Randa and Haggar at the store level, motivating and engaging associates to drive product enthusiasm.
• Led in-store seminars to discuss new products, delivery updates, and educated store teams on key product features and selling points.

• Provided high-level clerical support to an executive director
• Responded to inbound questions and inquiries to provide quality service and support management
• Determined needs of incoming visitors, connecting them with correct personnel

• Maintained a clean, organized inventory and curated displays of seasonal clothing & accessories
• Anticipated customer needs and provided them with high quality service to ensure customer satisfaction
• Happily guided customers through the process of successfully finding their ideal styles

AU SOC: American University School of Communication, Washington, D.C — Intern
July 2019

• Completed training in Animation, developing skills in visual storytelling and motion graphics.
• Completed training in Graphic Design, gaining proficiency in design principles and software applications.