EMMA HADLEY
Hollister Co.
Oregon City,OR
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Recent Oregon State University Alumna with a B.S. in Design and Innovation Management and a minor in Marketing, with hands-on experience in retail design and visual merchandising at Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. I’m passionate about creating visually engaging retail spaces, bringing brand concepts to life, and creating positive customer experiences. I enjoy combining my creativity, organization, and problem-solving skills to support strong visual presentations and retail environments. I’m excited to continue growing in the retail design and visual merchandising field and take on new creative opportunities.
Work History
Visual Design Assistant Manager
4 Months- Execute visual merchandising and store design standards to create an engaging shopping experience.
- Set up seasonal floor sets, product displays, mannequins, and promotional presentations.
- Contributed to development and rollout of new visual concepts, executing store update requirements.
- Maintain consistent brand standards throughout the sales floor.
- Use sales trends and customer behavior to help make merchandising decisions.
CREW MEMBER
1 Year 10 Months- Developed strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced campus dining environment.
- Learned the importance of efficiency and high-quality customer service.
- Managed social media to increase customer engagement and audience reach.
- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Design Lead
3 Years 6 Months- Assisted customers with product selection and maintained a positive shopping experience.
- Assisted the Floor Design team in creating store layouts and visual displays.
- Organized merchandise and supported inventory management.
- Strengthened interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Design And Innovation Management
- Minor in Marketing.
- Graduated Spring 2026
- Final GPA: 3.52
- Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma MU Chapter
- Member of IIDA Club
Skills
Account management
Strategic and social selling
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Content Development
Promotional Marketing & Advertising
AutoCad 3D Software
Adobe Illustrator
InDesign
and Photoshop
Design planning
Certification
DESIGN FOR SOCIAL IMPACT, 2025-2026, Oregon State University, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CLASS, 2025-2026, Oregon State University
Timeline
Visual Design Assistant Manager
Hollister Co.
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
CREW MEMBER
DIXON CAFÉ
08.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Design Lead
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2022 - 12.2025Read More
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from Design And Innovation Management
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