BIANCA RUETER
Laramie, WY I Relocating To Atlanta, GA
Summary
Apparel Merchandising college senior student with hands-on experience in buying, merchandise selection, market research, inventory management, vendor communication, and retail merchandising. Experienced in the Atlanta Apparel Market and working with fashion brands with additional experience using online software for product and inventory management. Creative, organized, and highly collaborative with a strong interest in building a career in fashion buying and merchandising.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer Intern
FABRIK STYLE ATLANTA
Atlanta, GA
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported buying activities for brands including VOY, Day + Moon, and Entro, gaining hands-on exposure to vendor and product selection processes.
- Assisted with merchandise selection at Atlanta Apparel Market, evaluating clothing and accessories for upcoming assortments and special events.
- Created event lookbooks and selected clothing and accessories to support event-specific styling and merchandising needs.
- Organized and entered inventory, product information, and product photography into Heartland Software; to maintain accurate merchandise records.
- Communicated directly with vendors regarding credit card information and item counts, supporting accurate orders and inventory records.
- Collaborated with store managers, corporate team members, and company leadership, gaining exposure to operations across the organization.
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
University of Wyoming- Kappa Kappa Gamma
11.2025 - Current
- Developed financial strategies to support organizational goals and initiatives.
- Managed budgeting processes and ensured compliance with university policies.
- Collaborated with department heads to allocate resources effectively.
- Oversaw sorority budget, tracking all incoming and outgoing funds to ensure financial integrity. Coordinated with committees to monitor spending and maintain accurate financial records, reinforcing financial accountability.
COWBOY JOE CLUB STUDENT INTERN
University of Wyoming
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Coordinated marketing, donor relations, event planning, inventory, and daily office operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Design Merchandising And Textiles Major With Concentration in Apparel Merchandising Minor in Professional And Technical Selling
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2027
Skills
- Merchandise Selection
- Product Assortment
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relations
- Market & Trend Research
- Retail Merchandising
- Visual merchandising strategy
- Lookbook Development
- Event Styling and Planning
- Product Data Entry
RELATED COURSEWORK
- CO-PRODUCER & FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER - UNIVERSITY FASHION SHOW
- January 2026- May 2026
- Co-produce a student-led fashion show by coordinating event logistics, managing committee budgets, and overseeing front-of-house operations. Collaborate with vendors and nonprofit partners while organizing guest experience, event promotion, and donation initiatives.
- ADVANCED BUYING STRATEGIES STUDENT
- January 2026- May 2026
- Conduct market and trend research to inform merchandise selection for the University of Wyoming Agriculture Boutique and Bistro. Analyze pricing, target customers, and product assortment while assisting in buying decisions and product planning for the store.
Affiliations
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
Timeline
Assistant Buyer Intern
FABRIK STYLE ATLANTA
06.2026 - 08.2026
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
University of Wyoming- Kappa Kappa Gamma
11.2025 - Current
COWBOY JOE CLUB STUDENT INTERN
University of Wyoming
09.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Design Merchandising And Textiles Major With Concentration in Apparel Merchandising Minor in Professional And Technical Selling
University of Wyoming