LARISSA C GORDON
PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP,NEW JERSEY
Summary
Responsible retail professional pursuing Bachelors Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management. Outgoing and energetic with strong communication and time management abilities. Seeking entry-level Fashion Merchandising Assistant or Sales Assistant position in a corporate environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Editorial/Sales Intern
ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE BJI FASHION GROUP
NEW YORK, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Assisting variety projects including the Accessories Magazine November Issue: researching new designers and brands to feature.
- Working with a variety of showrooms and PR agencies on new designers and brands and look books.
- Assisting the trend director with Fall/Winter 16-17 Forecast Reports for trend service.
Key Holder
SWAROVSKI
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
06.2015 - Current
- Responsible for opening and closing the store.
- Developing authentic relationships with the consumer to create a luxury experience.
- Set up and maintain visual displays.
Key holder/ Sales Representative
LAILA ROWE/CAPELLI NY
BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Responsible for opening and closing the store.
- Assisted Store Manager with daily operations & tasks.
- Created and maintained visual merchandising.
- Driven sales & promoted returned clientele.
Fashion Merchandising Intern
INNO KNITS INC
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted merchandisers with daily responsibilities.
- Coordinated information packs for international partners as necessary, color cards and trims cards for clients.
- Checked in all new samples, mailing samples out, faxing, and filing.
- Assisted the team in coordinating order placement from buyers.
Key holder/Supervisor
BCBG MAXAZRIA
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Responsible for opening and closing effectively in a timely manner.
- Assisted store manager with managerial tasks.
- Build and managed personal clientele and drive sales.
- Supervised team in development, training, and performance management.
Merchandise Associate
MARSHALLS
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the daily operations of the store.
- Included processing, markdowns, fitting room, cashier, customer service and layaway.
- Merchandised presentation for accessories, women's, and juniors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Management
BERKELEY COLLEGE, NEW JERSEY
December 2015
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising Graphic Design
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE
May 2012
Skills
- Quick learner
- Trend and emerging brand awareness
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- MS Office proficient
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Creative with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign
- Visual Displays
Accomplishments
- 2012 Middlesex County College Recognition Award for Advertising Campaign Competition
- Rank #3 in the region to make Just Because Rewards goal for Swarovski July-August and September-October 2015
- Won a Contest from Swarovski called "Bangle Mania" for October 2015
Timeline
Fashion Editorial/Sales Intern
ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE BJI FASHION GROUP
09.2015 - Current
Key Holder
SWAROVSKI
06.2015 - Current
Fashion Merchandising Intern
INNO KNITS INC
04.2014 - 06.2014
Key holder/Supervisor
BCBG MAXAZRIA
06.2013 - 09.2013
Key holder/ Sales Representative
LAILA ROWE/CAPELLI NY
08.2011 - 06.2015
Merchandise Associate
MARSHALLS
10.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Management
BERKELEY COLLEGE, NEW JERSEY
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising Graphic Design
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE
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