Christiana Bitaya
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Bringing in a solid foundation in design principles and sewing techniques, I am open to learn more through my quick adaptability in many environments. Looking to apply my set of skills from conceptualization to garment construction in more professional fields as I grow my creative thinking. On the road to being a fashion designer, I will provide the full extent of my skills while integration new ones.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Chipotle
Reisterstown, MD
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Handled inventory management tasks, including restocking supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Sales Associate
Ross Stores
Silver Spring, MD
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales, effectively communicating to clients.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficiency at checkout.
- Organized merchandise displays to maximize visibility and attract customer interest.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering loyalty through personalized service experiences.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Fashion Intern
Euphrasie Fashion Design
Rockville, MD
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials for samples and production.
- Supported the execution of fashion shows by managing backstage logistics and coordinating models' schedules.
- Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories and dressing models.
- Fielded phone calls during fashion designer absences, answering questions, and taking messages.
- Participated in fittings to provide valuable feedback on garment fit and silhouette adjustments.
- Assisted designers in developing new collections, resulting in increased sales and brand awareness.
- Developed social media content to enhance brand visibility and engagement across platforms.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fabrics, trims, and samples for easy access by design team.
Crew Member
Smoothie King
Columbia, MD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently for accurate order processing and payment handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in food preparation, adhering to established recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Engaged with customers to provide menu recommendations, fostering repeat business through positive interactions.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Fashion design
- Garment construction
- Pattern making
- Creative vision
- Sewing techniques
- Multilingual proficiency
- Fashion illustration
- Fashion show production
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Creative Writing
- Fashion
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Video Gaming
- Digital Art and Animation
- Swimming
- Tennis
Timeline
Crew Member
Chipotle
05.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Ross Stores
08.2024 - 01.2025
Crew Member
Smoothie King
08.2023 - 05.2024
Fashion Intern
Euphrasie Fashion Design
02.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Stevenson University