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Rachel Patterson

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Beeline Group
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • In charge of generating invoices, checking purchase orders, and reconciling discrepancies
  • Tracking production and inventory processes, submitting inventory reports, and ensuring that all data is accurate
  • Processed incoming shipments at over 15+ stores weekly by scanning boxes, creating shipping labels, and verifying contents against purchase orders
  • Ensured accurate visual displays and proper product distribution
  • Attended weekly meetings and kept up with company emails in a timely and efficient manner

Customer Service Colleague / Interim Stylist

Macys
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Achieved second place in the highest number of member sign ups in a single day
  • Assumed duties and responsibilities for the personal stylist such as: running the luxury handbags register, floating multiple sections and giving personalized style advice to customers
  • Boosted customer acquisition by promoting in-store events and exclusive deals through social media, contributing to a 10% increase in customers

Customer Service Sales Representative

Varsity Spirit
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Served as a primary administrative contact, managing tasks such as processing payments, creating shipping labels, and speaking with over 40+ customers on a daily basis
  • Maintained organized records and documentation to streamline organizational efficiency

Social Media Intern

Unless Media
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked with a team to create an editorial calendar to ensure post accuracy and identify marketing opportunities throughout the month
  • Worked primarily with Canva, Cap Cut and Later to create visually engaging content, edit dynamic videos, and schedule posts, enhancing overall social media presence and audience engagement

Fashion Stylist and Sales Associate

Nordstrom
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Successfully generated over $2,500 in merchandise sales through personalized customer interactions and effective product recommendations
  • Took initiative and promoted our online styling services through a curated social media page, resulting in an increase in customer traffic through digital sales
  • Assisted in processing and fulfilling online orders, organizing visual displays and managing daily POS system transactions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising , Fashion Media

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2022

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Hootsuite
  • Later
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Fashion Styling
  • Trend Prediction
  • Sample Management
  • Customer Service
  • Luxury Shopping Assistance
  • Digital Sales

Involvement

Stylist Kent State University • A Magazine • May 2018 - May 2019

  • Tracked adjustments made at weekly garment fittings
  • Navigated tight timelines and last-minute adjustments with finesse, demonstrating a keen ability to prioritize tasks and manage concurrent projects for optimal efficiency.
  • Managed garment samples at fittings and took notes on changes when needed

Stylist Kent State University • Modista Fashion Group • October 2019 - November 2019 

  • In charge of allocating garments and meticulously tracking their whereabouts, ensuring accuracy in quantity, quality, and timely delivery.
  • Review and coordinate outfits, models, and the overall shoot schedule.
  • Executed and planned various styled looks often presenting them to the Fashion Editor for final approval

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Beeline Group
02.2024 - 09.2024

Customer Service Colleague / Interim Stylist

Macys
10.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Service Sales Representative

Varsity Spirit
12.2022 - 07.2023

Social Media Intern

Unless Media
02.2022 - 11.2022

Fashion Stylist and Sales Associate

Nordstrom
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising , Fashion Media

Kent State University
Rachel Patterson