Raye Parks
New York,NY
Summary
Fashion and events-focused professional with experience in luxury client service, event coordination, and fashion-focused brand environments. FIT graduate specializing in fashion business, with hands-on experience in jewelry sales, vintage pop-ups, and founding Hunger Hurts supper club.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Luxury Sales Representative
Broken English Jewlery
02.2025 - Current
- Advised clients on fine jewelry selections for special occasions, fashion events, and milestone moments, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience.
- Managed and cultivated client relationships, maintaining a strong clientele through follow-ups, private appointments, and exclusive event invitations.
- Collaborated with internal teams and designers to support fashion week activations, designer showcases, and in-store events.
- Assisted in planning and executing luxury events, including trunk shows and private viewings, ensuring brand alignment and exceptional guest experience.
Owner & Founder
Hunger Hurts Supper Club
01.2024 - Current
- Founded and operate an intimate, creative-led supper club focused on curated dining experiences for artists, designers, and creative thinkers.
- Conceptualize, plan, and execute themed dining events from end to end, including menu development, guest experience, and event flow.
- Manage all event logistics, including sourcing ingredients, budgeting, pricing, scheduling, and on-site execution.
Vintage Vendor Operations & Events Assistant
Anna Corinna
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated participation in vintage shows and pop-ups, overseeing logistics from planning through on-site execution.
- Managed inventory including sourcing, tracking, pricing, packing, and shipping for events and online orders.
- Planned booth layouts and visual presentation to create an engaging, on-brand customer experience.
- Supported social media content and promotion to drive awareness and attendance for shows and events.
- Assisted in organizing pop-up events, handling timelines, vendor communication, and event-day operations.
- Maintained organization across product, shipping, and event prep to ensure smooth, professional execution.
- Provided customer-facing support during events, assisting with styling, sales, and brand storytelling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY05-2023
Skills
- Client Communication & Advising
- Event Support & On-Site Coordination
- Hosting & Guest Flow Management
- Relationship Building & Community Engagement
- Brand Presentation & Storytelling
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Creative Problem Solving
- Organization & Event Prep
Timeline
Luxury Sales Representative
Broken English Jewlery
02.2025 - Current
Owner & Founder
Hunger Hurts Supper Club
01.2024 - Current
Vintage Vendor Operations & Events Assistant
Anna Corinna
02.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology