Hi, I’m
Melena Johnson
Quality Assurance, Food Science, Nutrition
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
With over 10 years of experience as a fashion stylist and designer, I have orchestrated successful fashion shows and brand deals, while also excelling as a visual merchandiser and social media content creator. My keen eye for detail and understanding of current trends enable me to create visually stunning looks that capture clients' personalities and drive engagement online. I am passionate about continuing to pursue a career in these dynamic and exciting fields.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
A Mother Of 3 ChildcareLos Angeles, CA
Facility Manager
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Managed team of six staff members and 20 children
- Successfully recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff, reducing turnover and fostering stability
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional development through training and continuing education courses
- Proficient in budgetary guidelines and achieving financial goals to maintain profitability
- Developed ability to pay attention to small details through monitoring child progress, interactions, and behavior
- Applied conflict resolution skills and corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development, optimizing learning environment
- Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards
- Transformed daycare rooms into visually stimulating and engaging spaces by using bright colors and educational boards to create child-friendly, welcoming, and energetic environment.
TKL Brand
Fashion Stylist
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Provided education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques.
- Created comprehensive proposals outlining styling concepts and concepts for seasonal looks.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for styling projects and ensured cost-efficiency.
- Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles, and providing styling tips that were personalized.
- Designed creative concepts and styling direction for 3 fashion shows.
- Coordinated model fittings and castings
- Assisted clients in creating unique and personalized looks for special events, photoshoots, and personal branding
- Communicated with clients regularly to ensure their satisfaction with final outcome
Nordstrom
Visual Merchandiser
01.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Developed themes, props and lighting for eye-catching merchandise displays.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Assisted customers in selecting clothing and accessories, providing style advice and recommendations
Macys Department Store
Rotator
01.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
FreelanceLos Angeles, CA
Content Creator, Creative Director
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Curated short-form video content for various brands and social media platforms
- Produced original and creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials
- Directed editorial shoots for luxury brand Izayla
- Customized brand messaging to engage target audiences and drive engagement
- Negotiated deals with brands to create high-quality content based on their needs
- Met deadlines and exceeded brand expectations for content delivery
- Posted content on social media platforms and accounts as negotiated with brands
- Stayed up-to-date with popular trends, sounds, and content to ensure relevant and engaging content
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content quality
- Generated stories that reflected current trends and news to increase audience engagement
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell compelling stories.
Skills
- Proficient in fashion styling techniques, color theory, and fashion trends
- Proficiency in using social media platforms to create and publish content
- Strong writing skills to create compelling captions and copy
- Proficiency in organizing and maintaining wardrobe or styling inventory
- Ability to create cohesive and visually pleasing outfits
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign
- Knowledge of visual merchandising principles and techniques
- Proficiency in using colors, textures, and lighting to create desired aesthetic
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team and relay visual concepts and ideas
- Ability to maintain consistent brand image across all channels
Knowledge of analytics and ability to track and measure content performance
Education
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science
08.2012 - 12.2019
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge
Master of Science from Public Health
08.2023 - 05.2025
Timeline
California State University, Northridge
Master of Science from Public Health
08.2023 - 05.2025
Content Creator, Creative Director
Freelance
09.2022 - Current
Facility Manager
A Mother Of 3 Childcare
01.2020 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
01.2018 - 12.2019
Rotator
Macys Department Store
01.2017 - 10.2018
Fashion Stylist
TKL Brand
01.2014 - Current
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science
08.2012 - 12.2019
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