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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
LARISSA C GORDON