Myles Graves
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Creative and customer-focused merchandising professional with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and Design. Experienced in customer service, showroom presentation, inventory management, and retail math. Seeking a role where I can contribute strong communication skills, merchandising knowledge, and visual design expertise to enhance customer experience and sales performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabric Cutter & Quality Inspector
RS Custom Seating
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed inventory and prepared fabric/materials for upholstery production based on order specs.
- Conducted quality control checks and collaborated with production teams to ensure high standards.
- Supported showroom readiness by organizing materials and assisting in visual preparation.
- Maintained accurate logs for material use and replenishment planning.
Crowd Control Specialist
Steven Tanger Center
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Welcomed and guided customers while ensuring a safe and organized environment during large events.
- Communicated effectively with guests and coordinated with staff to resolve crowd or service issues.
- Consistently demonstrated a friendly and calm attitude with diverse customer groups.
Security Guard
ShowPros Event Staff
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Maintained customer safety and event compliance for crowds exceeding 20,000 attendees.
- Worked closely with venue staff and law enforcement to protect assets and ensure smooth event operations.
- Acted as a point of customer contact and guided guests through proper procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Design
North Carolina A&T State University
05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service & Verbal Communication
- Retail Math & Sales Analysis
- Visual Merchandising & Product Layout
- Inventory Management & Showroom Organization
- MockShop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Self-Starter, Reliable, and Detail-Oriented
Accomplishments
- Created a retail store layout using Visual Retailing MockShop for a Kate Spade-inspired brand activation.
- Built and priced a custom pocket watch for the Charlotte Hawkins Museum gift shop.
- Produced a fashion collection for the 2022 Fashion Xcetera Show under the 'Black Renaissance' theme.
- Styled and supported SPGBK Watches brand events with coordinated visuals and displays.
- Prepared buyer reports and assortment plans based on retail math and trend research.
Timeline
Fabric Cutter & Quality Inspector
RS Custom Seating
05.2022 - 05.2025
Crowd Control Specialist
Steven Tanger Center
03.2022 - 05.2025
Security Guard
ShowPros Event Staff
08.2019 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Design
North Carolina A&T State University
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