Sewing
Emily Marinelli
Instagram: @emilycgm
Chicago,IL
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
Jim Horning
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of fashion, style trends and customer service. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in merchandising and the fashion industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Model
Elite Model Management
Chicago, IL
05.2010 - Current
- Attended many designer meetings to determine guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Experienced in working with different groups of clients to meet a variety of creative goals during photoshoots, runway shows and video work
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots.
- Holds a leading role in a national commercial for 3+ years
- Working for a diverse group of brands including, Carolina Herrera, Tahari, Vera Wang, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, MAC Cosmetics, Van Cleef and Arpels, ect.
- Understanding the need to execute myself as a brand through marketing and networking
Lead Cocktail Server/Bartender
Langham Hotels International Limited
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials and upsell.
- Increased overall revenue $30,000 by designing new specialty and seasonal drinks
- Mentored and trained new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Worked closely with The Art Institute on creating art inspired cocktails with elaborate design.
- Part of a Forbes 5 star team four years in a row.
Host Manager
Hubbard Inn
Chicago, IL
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Experienced in managing a high volume atmosphere for VIP and celebrity clients.
- Lead front of house operations including pre-shift meetings and floor plans for 400+ covers.
- Trained new employees, making sure they had the skills and knowledge to perform their best.
- Implemented the dress code for all front of house employees, making sure everyone presented the company well.
- Made sure the front desk was well organized and cleaned on a daily basis.
Education
Business Administration And Management
08.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Fashion and editorial shoots
Product promotions
Organization and Time management
Interpersonal Communication
Training & Development
Customer service
Fashion industry knowledge
Vendor relations
Computer skills
Reliable and punctual
Corporate visual standards
In-store event promotion
Product knowledge
Brand alignment
Interests
Making jewelry
Styling photoshoots
Timeline
Lead Cocktail Server/Bartender - Langham Hotels International Limited
10.2015 - 08.2020
Host Manager - Hubbard Inn
03.2011 - 07.2013
Model - Elite Model Management
05.2010 - Current
Oakland Community College - , Business Administration And Management
08.2008 - 03.2010