Erika Gay
LinkedIn:,Http://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-gay-007135240
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer, Apparel Production
Arizona Replay
Tucson, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Designed digital flats transforming vintage university football jerseys into new designs
- Presented digital flats and ready-to-wear products for chief business officer of Blue84
Designer/Creative Stylist
Tim Gunn: Poetry of Fashion Show
Tucson, AZ
10.2023
- Selected from large pool of applicants to present a design at a fashion show in front of Tim Gunn
- Collaborated with poets to create and style an outfit that brought a poem to life
Photographer/Creative Director
Ignis Clothing Fashion Show
Tucson, AZ
04.2023
- Selected to photograph Ignis Clothing Line
- Showcased photography skills & photography for the runway
Founding Member
Haus of Style Club
Tucson, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Created the university's first ever fashion media club
- Collaborated with fashion photographers, models, and bloggers
- Photographed Ignis Clothing fashion show for media content for the club
- Recruited fellow students through social media to increase club involvement
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022 - Current
- Acquired a strong knowledge of Michael Kors' products, including features, benefits, and pricing to effectively communicate and sell to customers
- Recognized as 'Jet Setter of the Month' in July 2022 & received bonus incentive
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
Chandler, AZ
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed customer service skills, learned effective time management, and worked well under pressure
- Maintained customer relationships to increase brand loyalty and drive sales
Education
Skills
University of Arizona Tucson
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities: Fashion Studies Emphasis, Minor in Retailing and Consumer Sciences
GPA: 36
Expected in 05/2025
Timeline
Designer, Apparel Production
Arizona Replay
01.2024 - Current
Designer/Creative Stylist
Tim Gunn: Poetry of Fashion Show
10.2023
Photographer/Creative Director
Ignis Clothing Fashion Show
04.2023
Founding Member
Haus of Style Club
02.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
06.2022 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
07.2021 - 09.2021