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Malik Gold

Summary

To pursue a career and further my experience in the field of fashion. I am a high performing Creative Director, Consultant, Stylist, and Director with a passion for art, fashion, film, and production. I intent to use my skills to enhance the industry, and to impact positive organizational outcomes through conceptualizing new creative approaches through art, storytelling, and fashion.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Advisor

Bottega Veneta
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - Current

Deliver enriching client experiences on every interaction in a timely professional manner, all while delivering sales, applying proactive management, and maintaining visual standards. Schedule personal shopping/styling appointments, leading to lifetime customers. Improved sales conversion by 20%, $750K in sales within 11 months, and 2 Ambassador secret shopper scores (the highest score possible).

Marketing Specialist

Ring
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Measured and reported campaign metrics to devise improvement strategy.
  • Conducted research and analyzed trends to identify new marketing opportunities and audiences.
  • Devised processes for using research data to identify and capitalize on advertising opportunities.
  • Collaborated creatively to develop brand content, enhancing identity and engaging audience.
  • Developed and used specific methodologies for collecting and analyzing marketing data.

Art Director

One51 Boutique
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborate directly with sales managers to create concepts for collections sold in store season to season.
  • Produced 300+ images weekly.
  • Bringing in newest styles and floor plans to utilize location and space.
  • Maintaining and Updating inventory lists for each season.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Maintained lifetime clients.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.

Graphic Designer

GoDaddy
Tempe, AZ
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients and made necessary changes.
  • Created animations and interactive elements for websites, mobile applications, presentations and videos.
  • Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
  • Conferred with clients to determine requirements and layout designs.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Visual Merchandiser

Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Planned commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Analyzed customer feedback on current display designs and proposed improvements accordingly.
  • Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
  • Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Extensive fashion knowledge and creative experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Team builder
  • Brand identity
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Graphic design
  • Creative/Art direction
  • Fashion styling
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Deadline oriented
  • Vision
  • Creative team leadership
  • Account Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Financial Services
  • Client Interaction
  • New Business Development
  • Consultative Sales

Timeline

Client Advisor

Bottega Veneta
01.2023 - Current

Marketing Specialist

Ring
07.2022 - 12.2022

Art Director

One51 Boutique
01.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
08.2020 - 08.2021

Graphic Designer

GoDaddy
07.2019 - 07.2020

Visual Merchandiser

Urban Outfitters, Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Arizona State University
Malik Gold