Beatrice J. Martin
Scarsdale
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Director
Alpha Phi Sorority
Syracuse
11.2025 - Current
- Developed merchandise strategies aligned with sorority branding and member needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to source quality products for diverse member events.
- I designed and developed inclusive, sorority-wide merchandise using my fashion design background.
- Worked successfully with different members to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Intern
Shorty Love Hand Bag Company
Chappaqua
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted market research to identify current fashion trends and consumer preferences.
- Assisted the creator with creating handbag prototypes and sketches.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces to ensure efficient operations.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Worked closely with the manufacturer on designing
Lifeguard
Scarsdale Municipal Pool
Scarsdale
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintain proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid, CPR, and rescue techniques.
- Monitor safety of swimmers in and around swimming pools.
- Teach swimming classes to Scarsdale Day Camp children.
- One-on-one swim instruction for children with special needs.
Assistant Art Teacher "Sunday Funday"
JCC of Westchester
Scarsdale
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Sunday Funday is a special needs enrichment program for children, operated by high school students and adult volunteers.
- Manage art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain supply for art projects.
- Create healthy and safe learning environment for all skill levels of art students.
- Provide constructive feedback for art students and encourage development of creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Utilization of different teaching styles to accommodate art students at various skill levels.
Education
Syracuse University - Fashion Design
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York05-2028
High School Diploma -
Scarsdale High School
Scarsdale, New York06.2024
Certificate in Learning and Service to Special Populations (CLASSP) -
JCC of Westchester
Scarsdale, New York03.2024
Skills
Design and Technical
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procreate
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Fashion illustration
- Technical flats (hand and digital)
- Tech Pack Development
- Pattern making
- Sewing and garment construction
- Apparel design
Merchandising and Production
- Merchandise design and development
- Visual merchandising
- vendor communication and coordination
- Design to production workflow
- Market and trend research
Professional
- Creative problem solving
- Strong communication
- Team collaboration
- Project and time management
- Attention to detail
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Merchandise Director
Alpha Phi Sorority
11.2025 - Current
Intern
Shorty Love Hand Bag Company
06.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Art Teacher "Sunday Funday"
JCC of Westchester
11.2021 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
Scarsdale Municipal Pool
07.2021 - 08.2025
Syracuse University - Fashion Design
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
Scarsdale High School
Certificate in Learning and Service to Special Populations (CLASSP) -
JCC of Westchester